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The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, London.
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The Imperial Crown of India was made for King George V. Getty Images
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A portrait of Queen Victoria by Franz Xaver Winterhalter showing the Koh-i-Noor on a brooch. UK Royal Collection
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Queen Alexandra (1844 - 1925), consort of King Edward VII, on the day of her husband's coronation. Getty Images
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King George V (1865 - 1936) on the day of his coronation, together with his consort Queen Mary (1867 - 1953). Getty Images
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The Koh-I-Noor diamond on display at the world's fair in London. The stone was acquired by the British in 1849. Getty Images
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A young Princess Elizabeth (right) with Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) after the coronation of King George VI. PA Wire
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Queen Elizabeth II smiles to the crowd after her coronation in June 1953.
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The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, London.
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The Imperial Crown of India was made for King George V. Getty Images
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A portrait of Queen Victoria by Franz Xaver Winterhalter showing the Koh-i-Noor on a brooch. UK Royal Collection
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Queen Alexandra (1844 - 1925), consort of King Edward VII, on the day of her husband's coronation. Getty Images
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King George V (1865 - 1936) on the day of his coronation, together with his consort Queen Mary (1867 - 1953). Getty Images
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The Koh-I-Noor diamond on display at the world's fair in London. The stone was acquired by the British in 1849. Getty Images
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A young Princess Elizabeth (right) with Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) after the coronation of King George VI. PA Wire
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Queen Elizabeth II smiles to the crowd after her coronation in June 1953.
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The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, London.
Indians demand return of Koh-i-Noor diamond after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
Indians, Pakistanis, Afghans and Iranians have laid claim to the precious stone, which dates back to the 12th century
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