Queen Consort Camilla will wear a history-making crown for her coronation in May.
Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday that the royal has chosen to wear Queen Mary's crown for the ceremony held at Westminster Abbey. The headpiece has been removed from display at the Tower of London in order to undergo modification ahead of the coronation. This choice marks the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used instead of a new one being commissioned “in the interests of sustainability and efficiency,” per the palace.
Queen Mary's crown is currently undergoing a few alterations, done by the Crown Jeweler, in keeping with the longstanding tradition that the addition of jewels be unique to the occasion and a reflection of the royal consort’s individual style. One of these modifications will pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, as the crown will be reset with the Cullinan III, IV, and V diamonds.
Queen Mary's crown originally contained the Koh-i-Nûr diamond, but according to the Royal Collection, it was removed and placed in the crown used by Queen Elizabeth's mother. Over the years, the diamond has also been at the center of controversy as many believe it should be returned to India where it originated from.
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