- The Cullinan diamond was mined in South Africa in 1905 and delivered to King Edward VII.
- It was described as the largest rough-cut diamond ever discovered.
- The Queen Consort wearing the diamond would be a “most unfortunate” reminder of the colonial era.
Because it would provide as a “unfortunate” reminder of colonialism, Queen Consort Camilla has been requested not to wear a Cullinan during the South African President’s visit the following week.
The Queen Consort or the Princess of Wales wearing the diamond would be a “most unfortunate” reminder of the colonial era’s past, according to Swelling I’ma Vavi, one of South Africa’s most well-known trade unionists whose father worked in the gold mining sector during the height of apartheid.
According to the story, it was mined in South Africa in 1905 and delivered to King Edward VII as a token of affection and allegiance. It was described as the largest rough-cut diamond ever discovered.
From November 22 to November 24, President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom.
The King and the Queen Consort will host the state visit at Buckingham Palace, according to the British media.
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