Mamdani Suggested UK Should Return the Koh-i-Noor Diamond. Here’s the Back Story.
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Buckingham Palace has not disclosed whether New York City's Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, discussed the Koh-i-Noor diamond with King Charles despite his public vow to raise the issue with the monarch.Mr Mamdani, had urged Britain to give back the Koh-i-Noor diamond mere hours before he was due to meet King Charles at a ceremony commemorating 9/11 victims on Wednesday.The the mayor, who is of Indian heritage, told reporters ahead of the memorial event: "If I were to speak to the King separately from [the purpose of the event], I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond." The 105-carat gem remains part of the Crown Jewels, though India has long contested British ownership of the stone.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say India maintains the diamond was taken during the colonial era and has repeatedly called for its repatriation, describing it as a treasured artwork deeply connected to the nation's heritage.For many Indians, Britain's continued possession of the gem represents...
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