Camilla Will Wear Kohinoor Crown When Charles Becomes King: Report
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The Kohinoor (also spelled Koh-i-Noor) is a 105.6 carat diamond steeped in history.
When Britain's Prince Charles becomes king, his wife Camilla will receive the Queen Mother's famous Kohinoor crown. Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday announced her "sincere wish" that Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, should ultimately be known as Queen Consort. Soon afterwards, the Daily Mail reported that Camilla will have the Queen Mother's "priceless" diamond crown placed on her head when Charles ascends the throne.
The Kohinoor (also spelled Koh-i-Noor) is a 105.6 carat diamond steeped in history. The diamond was found in India in the 14th century and changed many hands over the course of centuries. In 1849, after the British annexation of Punjab, the diamond was ceded to Queen Victoria. It has been part of the British Crown Jewels since then - but continues to be the subject of a historic ownership dispute among at least four countries, including India.
The Kohinoor diamond is currently set in a platinum crown created for Queen Elizabeth (later known as the Queen Mother) for the 1937 coronation of King George VI. It is kept on display in the Tower of London.
According to the Daily Mail report, the priceless platinum and diamond crown will be placed on Camilla's head when Prince Charles becomes king.
