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Why is the Koh-i-Noor diamond sought after? History and repatriation

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Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla interact with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, in New York City, on April 29, 2026.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said, on April 29, 2026, that he will encourage King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India.

Mr. Mamdani said that “if I was to speak to the King separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond,” as the King is on a state visit to New York City.

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