![]() ![]() It needs to be a sign of our pride, our heritage and our culture.”Įlizabeth II previously wore the Cullinan V diamond as a brooch. ![]() South African lawyer and activist Mothusi Kamanga told Reuters: “The diamond needs to come to South Africa. Cullinan Diamonds ControversyĪnti-monarchists ridiculed the use of Cullinan diamonds instead of the Koh-i-Noor for Camilla’s crown, which have also faced calls for their return to South Africa. Even the Taliban has demanded the return of the gem to Afghanistan. India’s Bharatiya Janata party, of which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a member, says the Koh-i-Noor diamond “brings back painful memories of the colonial past.” The Indian government-as well as Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan- consider the gem to be rightfully theirs as its leaders have at times possessed the gem throughout its centuries-long history. Other stones cut from the Cullinan diamond will be on display at the coronation: Charles will be presented with the Sovereign’s Scepter with Cross, a golden rod featuring the 530.2-carat Cullinan I diamond (known as the “Great Star of Africa”), and he will wear the Imperial State Crown upon leaving Westminster Abbey which features the 317.4-carat Cullinan II diamond. Sovereign’s Scepter And Cross And Imperial State Crown ![]()
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