King Charles' scepter, which he held at his coronation on May 6, 2023, contains a piece of a controversial diamond known as the Great Star of Africa.

The king will carry both in the procession as he leaves Westminster Abbey. The Sovereign's Scepter with Cross features a huge drop-shaped diamond, the Cullinan I, weighing in at 530.2 carats.

Queen Camilla will use an ivory sceptre during her and King Charles III’s coronation ceremony in May, ... but the controversial Koh-i-noor diamond nor its replica will feature in the crown.

King Charles' coronation crown. Before Charles and Camilla took off in the Gold State Coach back to Buckingham Palace, they were vested with crowns to symbolize their time as the head of the monarchy.

Queen Camilla will use an ivory sceptre during her and King Charles III’s coronation ceremony in May, despite reports suggesting it might be avoided.. The ceremony traditionally features deeply ...