Queen Camilla's Coronation crown, worn by the Queen Mother back in 1937, has been under the spotlight in recent weeks. It's not been a topic of conversation purely because its estimated worth by experts is a staggering 400 million, but because the controversial Koh-l-Noor diamond it was made with has been removed for this historic occasion.The 105.6 Carat diamond, which is said to be worth a staggering £494 million alone, making it one of the largest in the world, would have usually sat in the front cross-pattee of the crown in a detachable platinum mount – but this isn't the case for today's outing.
Queen Camilla's Coronation crown has been modified with three diamonds from Queen Elizabeth II's personal jewellery collection, including the Cullinan V, Cullinan III and Cullinan IV, in place of the Koh-l-Noor diamond.
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Some would argue the new design is a touching tribute to Her late Majesty on the day her son King Charles becomes our new sovereign.
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