NYC Mayor Mamdani Urges King Charles III to Return Koh-i-Noor Diamond to India
Koh-i-Noor Diamond Repatriation·April 29 – April 30, 2026
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Urges King Charles III to Return Koh-i-Noor Diamond to India
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly called on King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India during the monarch's visit to the United States. Mamdani suggested that the repatriation of the priceless gem would be a significant gesture toward addressing historical grievances. The Mayor's comments came as the King arrived for a series of high-profile events in the city, including a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial.
Following his public remarks, Mamdani met with King Charles III at the memorial site. This meeting occurred despite earlier reports that some local officials declined to meet the King because of the diamond's history. The Mayor's direct appeal adds local political pressure to the long-standing international debate over the return of the diamond to its country of origin.
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