The diamond set in the crown of the late Queen Elizabeth II, known as Kohinoor, is set to find a new owner.
The diamond was crafted in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI and was later passed on to Queen Elizabeth II. Following her passing on September 8, it is expected to belong to Queen Camilla.
According to the Daily Mail, Kohinoor may be given to Queen Camilla, the wife of King Charles III. The newspaper previously reported that only female members of the British Royal Family wear the crown set with this diamond because it “does not bring good luck to men.”
Kohinoor was discovered at the Golconda mines in India in the 14th century, meaning “Mountain of Light.” It is a large, colorless diamond.
The diamond was created in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI and was later passed to Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo: NewsTimes)
Kohinoor has been a subject of controversy regarding its historical ownership after coming into British possession. At least four countries, including India, claim the diamond as their own.
“The Kohinoor diamond has been the target of conquests and intrigues for centuries, having passed through the hands of Mughal princes, Iranian warriors, Afghan leaders, and prominent Indian figures,” reported the BBC.
The late Queen Elizabeth II was last seen wearing the Kohinoor diamond crown in 2016. The crown is adorned with 2,868 other exquisitely cut diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 269 pearls.
In a 2018 BBC documentary, Queen Elizabeth II admitted that it was very difficult to keep balanced while wearing this crown and that she could even “break her neck” if she looked down.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of the UK, a debate erupted on social media, calling for the return of the Kohinoor diamond to India.
