This display marks the first time the Tower of London has explained the origins of the Koh-i-noor diamond, which is now presented as a ‘symbol of conquest’.
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The coronation will have echoes of empire, but represents an important stage in the modern monarchy’s move away from its shadow.
Gems do not a monarch make, and repatriating the Crown Jewels would strengthen the contemporary British monarchy at a time when it most urgently needs to modernize.
Although King Charles will have a low-key ceremony this coronation, the Crown Jewels will still figure prominently. An exploration of the jewels tells a tale of exploitation, rape and pillage.
The legendary As-Shams jazz label has released the first of several compilation albums recovered from its archive.
The coronation is a critical moment for King Charles to show that the monarchy can be more efficient and more sensitive to the legacy of British imperialism.
Throughout its known history, Koh-i-Noor has been a symbol of imperial conquest and glory.
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