Problems for Carlos III: India claims the 105-carat diamond of the crown that Camilla will use as a consort

On May 6, 2023, Charles III He will be crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey. Likewise, Camilla Parker Bowles will confirm her title as Queen Consort. And while it is planned that the son of Isabel II receive the Crown of St. Edward, there are now questions about which crown his wife will receive.

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Tradition has it that Camilla should wear the Queen Mother’s ancient crown, but this historic piece features a diamond that India claims as its own. It is the ‘Koh-i-Noor’, a 108-carat jewel that was “gifted” by the last Sikh emperor of India to Queen Victoria in the mid-19th century.

According to Daily Mailthere is “significant nervousness” about the issue in the Palace, as one of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party members stated that its use at Camilla’s coronation would “bring back painful memories” for its population because “it continues to being a symbol of colonialism”.

However, a source from the Royal House assures the aforementioned media that Carlos III is aware that “times have changed and His Majesty the King is extremely sensitive to these issues, as are his advisers.”

the father of princes Guillermo y Harry already prepare several changes for his coronation ceremony fleeing from many ancient traditions. The goal is to set the tone for the beginning of a modern monarchy.