Camilla storm for the queen’s jewels

Queen Consort Camilla could soon find herself at the center of a new storm if she wears a particular piece of jewelery during her official meeting with the South African President. Indeed, after the controversy aroused by the Indian diamond, a new media affair could also break out in this affair.

When a jewel symbolically represents much more and the present seems to have to pay the faults of the errors of the past, even a simple object can be responsible for a diplomatic crisis. That’s why all eyes are currently on King Charles’ wife.

To manage

As some British media report, Queen Camilla was asked not to wear the Cullinan diamond during the visit of the South African president. This will take place next week. According to official news, in fact, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Dr. Tshepo Motsepe, will pay a State visit to the United Kingdom between November 22 and 24.

Camilla, the diamond that can hamper relations with South Africa

According to the question raised by one of South Africa’s leading trade unionists, the famous Cullinan diamond could represent an “unfortunate reminder of colonialism”. For this reason, therefore, according to some, Queen Camilla should not consider wearing this accessory during the State Dinner.

To manage

For the first time since becoming king, Charles III will host a state dinner which will also be attended by other members of the royal family. As always on these occasions, the jewelry worn by women will be useful in conveying messages. The eyes of the experts will therefore be fixed on Camilla and Kate Middleton. What could be a problem would be the history of this diamond, considered to be the largest rough diamond ever found and mined.

To manage

This remarkable stone was discovered in South Africa in 1905. The state then presented it to King Edward VII as a sign of friendship and loyalty. The Cullinan diamond, weighing 3,106 carats in total, surfaced at the Premier mine near Pretoria. In the past, Queen Elizabeth wore it on certain special occasions, also to convey certain messages. Since the stone was cut and worked in Amsterdam, the Queen decided to wear it for the state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands in 2018. After the death of Elizabeth II, however, South Africa has launched a petition demanding its restitution.