The details for the coronation of King Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla, 75, have been revealed. Next May 6, 2023, the son of Queen Elizabeth II will finally ascend the throne of the British monarchy. In a fact, he will wear the crown of St. Edward, but until now it was unknown which crown Queen Camilla would wear.
Which crown will Queen Camilla wear at the coronation of Charles III?
In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, they informed that Queen Camilla will be crowned with the crown of Queen Mary of Teck, a jewel that has already “been taken out of the Tower of London to undergo some changes”.
“The choice of Queen Mary’s crown by Her Majesty (Camilla) marks the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used for the coronation of a queen consort rather than making a new one,” explains the British royal household. The statement adds that the kings’ choice of an already manufactured crown instead of a new one is due to reasons of “sustainability and efficiency,” two of King Charles III’s favorite words.
The only queen who had used an existing crown was Queen Caroline, crowned as the consort of George II with the crown of Mary of Modena. The one that Camilla will wear next May 6 at Westminster Abbey was made exclusively for the coronation of Queen Mary, consort of George V and great-grandmother of the current King Charles III.
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“The crown will be renewed with Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds, belonging to the personal collection of Queen Elizabeth II and worn by the late monarch as brooches for many years.”
What will happen to the Koh-I-Noor diamond?
Camilla, in an attempt to start her reign away from controversy, will not wear the crown with the controversial Koh-I-Noor diamond. Recall that this jewel revives “painful memories of England’s colonial past,” the ruling political party in India told The Telegraph. The political organization had asked Camilla not to wear this jewel for her coronation.
This diamond was mined in India and taken to England. Other countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan also claim it
The last time the Koh-i-Noor diamond was used for the last time in a public event was in 2002, when the Queen Mother’s crown was taken from the Tower of London, where it is guarded along with the rest of the British crown jewels, to be placed on the Queen’s coffin at her funeral.