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King Charles III’s coronation: The curious case of the Koh-i-Noor diamond

By France24
16 March 2023   |   12:22 pm
Conspicuous by its absence at the coronation of Britain's King Charles III on May 6 will be the Koh-i-Noor diamond. In this edition of Coronation Countdown, FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle explains why the decision has been made not to use a crown featuring the diamond – a choice taken for the sake of international relations.

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