During a recent state visit to the United States, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on King Charles III to support the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India. Mamdani made these remarks at a 9/11 memorial event, emphasizing that if given the opportunity to speak privately with the king, he would encourage the return of the diamond, which has been a source of contention since it was taken during British colonial rule. The diamond, weighing 106 carats, is currently housed in the Tower of London as part of the British crown jewels.
CULTUREPublished 30 Apr 2026 • Published 3h ago
New York Mayor Mamdani Urges King Charles to Return Koh-i-Noor
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly urged King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond during the monarch's state visit to the US. His comments, made at a 9/11 memorial event, reignite the ongoing debate over the diamond's ownership, which India has contested since independence.
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