FILE IMAGE - The crown of the late Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, made of platinum and containing the famous Koh-i-noor Diamond, along with other gems. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) LONDON - Hours after Queen Elizabeth II’s death, social media users in India began calling for the return of the famous Koh-i-Noor, a nearly 106-carat diamond discovered in India and obtained long ago by the British Empire.Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died on Sept.
8. Shortly after, the word "Kohinoor" began trending on Twitter in India, and many sharing memes about taking the diamond back."If the king is not going to wear (the) Koh-i-Noor, give it back," one user quipped. "Meanwhile I'm thinking about our Indian #Kohinoor on the Queen's (crown).
Which will now reportedly be worn by Queen Consort Camilla shortly. Can you please return it #QueenCamilla?" another tweeted, citing reports in British media.
The Koh-i-Noor — which means "Mountain of Light" in Persian — is believed to be one of the largest cut diamonds in the world.