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South Africa Calls For the UK to Return 'Great Star of Africa' Diamond

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin with sceptre, crown and orb resting on the top during the funeral procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park and beyond to St Georges Chapel in Windsor Castle where she is to be interred, on 19th September 2022, in London, England.

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South Africa Calls For the UK to Return 'Great Star of Africa' Diamond

The 500 carat diamond is currently mounted on a scepter that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II.