The media is speculating if Camilla will wear the Kohinoor diamond as King Charles III’s Queen Consort during the coronation. What do you think?
It is said that the Kohinoor carries a powerful curse, ‘only God or a Woman can wear with impunity’. Ever since the Kohinoor came to Britain, the diamond has only been given to a woman in the royal family (either the Queen, the Queen Consort or the Queen Mother).
’Kohinoor’ was trending on social media soon after the sad news of the Queen of England’s passing. Koh-I-Noor: Why crown jewel is trending in India following Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
The Queen Mother was last to wear the Kohinoor on her crown. Back when she was given the Kohinoor, in 1936, the jewel symbolised her being the British Empress consort of India, because India was the jewel in the British Empire’s crown. She was the last to hold the title, since India gained its independence in 1947 and became a republic. So, a British royal wearing the diamond now in 2022 makes less sense given the title that used to go with the gem no longer exists (but the controversy around the Kohinoor definitely does exist).
Camilla wearing the Kohinoor might send the wrong message to nations claiming the gem and also show an insensitivity to the Kohinoor’s troubling history. The Kohinoor is a diplomatic gem, as well as a crown jewel.
Camilla could wear the Kohinoor, but I’d be surprised if she does given the baggage. Thoughts?
AIBU?
To be surprised if Camilla wears the Kohinoor Diamond…
KohinoorDiamond · 09/09/2022 13:33
Am I being unreasonable?
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POLLNotarealmum · 09/09/2022 18:06
We’ll I know I wouldn’t be wearing it if cursed…..😳
motherstongue · 09/09/2022 15:22
Sorry to be a pedant but it really boils my urine when The Queen is offhandedly called “The Queen of ENGLAND”. She was not “The Queen of ENGLAND” she was “Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of GREAT BRITAIN and NORTHERN IRELAND and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.”
I FEEL MUCH BETTER NOW, Sorry to derail
ProfessorLayton1 · 09/09/2022 17:07
Good old excuse regarding who does the diamond belongs to?
One thing for sure, it does not belong to this country.
The claiming countries may sell it in auction and split the money.
They may decide to keep the diamond on rotation.
Give it back..
LampLighter414 · 10/09/2022 09:12
The Royal family are appointed by God. They can do what they think is best and we shouldn’t question anything they do OP.
Mummyoflittledragon · 09/09/2022 21:14
lol. This is such an interesting thread. I didn’t know the history.
HoneyIShrunkThePizza · 09/09/2022 18:25
It feels like you've been waiting years to start this thread. Mastermind?
motherstongue · 09/09/2022 15:22
Sorry to be a pedant but it really boils my urine when The Queen is offhandedly called “The Queen of ENGLAND”. She was not “The Queen of ENGLAND” she was “Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of GREAT BRITAIN and NORTHERN IRELAND and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.”
I FEEL MUCH BETTER NOW, Sorry to derail
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HoneyIShrunkThePizza · 09/09/2022 18:25
It feels like you've been waiting years to start this thread. Mastermind?
MarshaMelrose · 09/09/2022 18:14
Wouldn't that have been Elizabeth I? Queen Anne was a Stuart, post James VI/I.
When Queen Anne ascended to the throne, she had the separate titles of Queen of England and Queen of Scotland. Two separate countries, not united so still separate monarchies. After the union in 1707 she became Queen of Great Britain and Ireland.
So Larry was right to say she was the last Queen of England.
KohinoorDiamond · 09/09/2022 18:22
I think I’ve earned this username lol 😂
MarshaMelrose · 09/09/2022 18:16
You know a lot, Kohinoor. 👍 Impressive.
LoveLarry · 09/09/2022 15:49
You might be, I'm not
But then I'm not English
MarshaMelrose · 09/09/2022 15:39
It's the little Englander syndrome.
To be honest, I don't think it's little Englander because most english people call themselves British. I think its more a hangover of school history and tv programmes, which concentrate mainly on events that took place before the union. So we're sort of used to saying King of England rather than King of Britain.
MarshaMelrose · 09/09/2022 18:16
You know a lot, Kohinoor. 👍 Impressive.
MarshaMelrose · 09/09/2022 18:07
Again, Kohinoor, I don't know a lot about this just what I remember from telly, but didn't the child have a Indian protector to look after his interests? Another raja or someone?
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MarshaMelrose · 09/09/2022 17:45
But the curse isn't on women, is it? It's just on men. Or is that something else I got wrong?
KohinoorDiamond · 09/09/2022 17:42
Love your name. Reminds me of Kassandra of Troy (no one beloved her ‘curse’ either. That worked out well…).
KassandraOfSparta · 09/09/2022 17:39
She also doesn't seem the type to pay any attention to a "curse".
MarshaMelrose · 09/09/2022 13:39
Camilla doesn't the type who's that bothered by trappings but Charles did love his grandmother so maybe he'd like her to wear his grandmother's crown. Who knows?
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