In a departure from tradition, King Charles' coronation ceremony will not feature the Kohinoor diamond. The decision was made by Camilla, the King's wife, who opted to use Queen Mary's Crown instead. According to a royal expert, Buckingham Palace was conscious of the potential controversy surrounding the Kohinoor diamond and did not want it to overshadow the coronation ceremony. The diamond, which means "mountain of light" in Persian, came into Queen Victoria's possession from the treasury of Maharaja Ranjit Singh before she was crowned empress of India.
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The coronation ceremony will also include several departures from tradition, including the incorporation of modern elements and multi-faith elements. House of Lords peers of different faiths, including Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, and Sikh, will carry key pieces of Coronation regalia on the day at the Abbey. The King is reportedly aiming for a diverse and inclusive ceremony that represents people of faith and those of none. The decision to skip the Kohinoor diamond was seen as a sensible move by the palace, avoiding a potential controversy and allowing the focus to remain on the ceremony itself.