Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary’s crown to Coronation but controversial jewel removed

In tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, the crown will be reset with her Cullinan III, IV and V diamonds, which she often wore as brooches.

The Palace has also decided to remove the Koh-I-Noor diamond from the crown.

The historic crown is currently set with the jewel in the front cross – a historic treasure that was seized by the East India Company in 1849 when it was presented to Queen Victoria and made part of the Crown Jewels.

In India a campaign was launched for the UK to return the diamond, although it is also claimed by Afghanistan and Pakistan.