British King Visits 9/11 Memorial in New York to Lay Wreath; Mayor Hopes for Return of Koh-i-Noor Diamond
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York to lay a wreath, where New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed hope for the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond to India, highlighting historical colonial issues during a state visit.
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Central News Agency (Washington, 29th, comprehensive foreign report) British King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited New York today, touring the 9/11 terrorist attack memorial site. The King emphasized being 'always linked in heart' with the American people; New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, meanwhile, stated his hope that the King could return the Indian diamond 'Koh-i-Noor'.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were on a four-day state visit to the United States, first arriving in Washington and receiving a warm reception from US President Trump.
Today in New York, Charles laid flowers at the site of the World Trade Center Twin Towers to commemorate the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. He wrote on a card: 'We are always linked in heart with the American people during their profound grief of losing loved ones.'
King Charles III was also seen chatting cheerfully with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani, who is of Indian descent, had previously told the media: 'If I could speak to the King alone, I would probably advise him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.'
This controversial diamond, originally from Andhra Pradesh, India, is rumored to have been mined as early as the 13th century and subsequently passed through the hands of various rulers.
In 1849, the British East India Company acquired the diamond after annexing the Sikh Empire, offering it to Queen Victoria in 1850. The diamond was later set in the crown of Queen Elizabeth, wife of King George VI.
India has repeatedly asked Britain to return the 105-carat diamond.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the content of the conversation between King Charles III and Mamdani at the 9/11 memorial ceremony today. Mamdani's office did not respond to requests for comment on whether Mamdani had personally requested the diamond's return. (Compiled by: Ji Jin-ling) 1150430
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla were on a four-day state visit to the United States, first arriving in Washington and receiving a warm reception from US President Trump.
Today in New York, Charles laid flowers at the site of the World Trade Center Twin Towers to commemorate the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. He wrote on a card: 'We are always linked in heart with the American people during their profound grief of losing loved ones.'
King Charles III was also seen chatting cheerfully with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani, who is of Indian descent, had previously told the media: 'If I could speak to the King alone, I would probably advise him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.'
This controversial diamond, originally from Andhra Pradesh, India, is rumored to have been mined as early as the 13th century and subsequently passed through the hands of various rulers.
In 1849, the British East India Company acquired the diamond after annexing the Sikh Empire, offering it to Queen Victoria in 1850. The diamond was later set in the crown of Queen Elizabeth, wife of King George VI.
India has repeatedly asked Britain to return the 105-carat diamond.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the content of the conversation between King Charles III and Mamdani at the 9/11 memorial ceremony today. Mamdani's office did not respond to requests for comment on whether Mamdani had personally requested the diamond's return. (Compiled by: Ji Jin-ling) 1150430
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