Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond during the monarch's state visit on April 29, 2026, though it is unclear if the topic was raised in their meeting. The diamond, taken by the British in the 1800s, remains a subject of international dispute, with India and other nations claiming ownership. While Mamdani emphasized honoring 9/11 victims as his primary focus, his remarks drew criticism from a UK political figure who defended the diamond's current location.
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Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamondSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIt is unclear whether Mr Mamdani (second from left) followed through and brought up the contentious subject with King Charles when the two met.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 30, 2026, 12:39 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 12:57 PMListenNEW YORK – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for King Charles to “return” the prized Koh-i-Noor diamond, which the British Empire took from the Indian subcontinent in the 1800s, on the third day of the monarch’s state visit on April 29.Before greeting King Charles and Queen Camilla at a 9/11 memorial event, Mr Mamdani was asked what he would discuss with the king if he had the chance.
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