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Calls to Return 'Kohinoor' Diamond back in India after death of Queen Elizabeth II trends

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Kohinoor Diamond in British Crown (Pic: Twitter) Indians now think it's time for it to return home.  With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, there are cries for the Kohinoor diamond to return home to Southern India. Queen Elizabeth II, UK's longest serving monarch died at 96 on Thursday ending her 70-year reign.  Charles will now become King, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne.  He delivered his first address to the nation and as the world mourns another change will happen regarding the Kohinoor Diamond. The Kohinoor, a 105.6 carat diamond, is currently set in a platinum crown which was created for Queen Elizabeth for the 1937 coronation of King George VI and  was later transferred to Queen Elizabeth II when she ascended to the throne. Kohinoor Crown and Camilla (Pic: Twitter) After Charles coronation, Camilla the duchess of Cornwall will become Queen Consort.  Sources are saying that Queen Mother's renowned Kohinoor crown will be placed on Camilla's he