Camilla: Bell discusses 'controversial' Koh-i-noor diamond

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Tensions between India and Britain have been profound in recent months, particularly due to attempts to agree on a post-Brexit trade deal. Due to this, King Charles III may decide that the new Queen Consort will not wear the the famous, but controversial, Koh-i-noor diamond at next year’s Coronation. According to TalkTV’s royal correspondent Rupert Bell, Charles will likely be “sensitive” to the idea of not wanting to cause possible upset for India.

Speaking on TalkTv, Mr Bell said: “Relations with India have been a bit strained over the last few weeks as we try and come up with a post-Brexit deal with India.

“This is all part of some of the discussion that have been going on.

“If it is seen to be a centrepiece at the Coronation, then India might feel a little bit aggrieved.

“So there’s not just royal sensitivities at stake here, there’s, sort of, more geo-political sensitivities at stake.”

Mr Bell added: “So that’s part of the problem that this is such a controversial issue with regards to the Coronation.”

He added that Charles is likely “sensitive” and because of this, it will be “unlikely” that the diamond will be “seen to be worn” at the Coronation.

He noted that the King “values” and “looks at the Commonwealth as a whole” and will not want to “upset one of the key members” of the Commonwealth.

Charles’ Coronation is set to take place on May 6, 2023.

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The chosen date is Prince Harry’s son Archie’s birthday.

The historic treasure was seized by the East India Company in 1849.

It was presented to Queen Victoria and then became part of the Crown Jewels.

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When asked about Camilla wearing the diamond, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly told Sky News that decisions like that are “for the Palace”.

He added: “The palace is really very good at assessing the public, and indeed the international mood”.

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