Article 68VGA Camilla to wear Queen Mary’s crown for coronation, says Buckingham Palace

Camilla to wear Queen Mary’s crown for coronation, says Buckingham Palace

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Caroline Davies
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Crown, made for 1911 coronation, will be modified for queen consort and not feature the Koh-i-Noor diamond

The queen consort is to wear a recycled crown for the coronation that will not feature the Koh-i-Noor diamond, Buckingham Palace has announnced.

Camilla will wear a modified version of Queen Mary's crown, made by Garrard's for the 1911 coronation and commissioned by Queen Mary, the consort of George V.

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