The provenance of the very precious Koh-i-Noor, a 106-carat diamond that adorns the royal crown, is reigniting tensions with India, which has accused the British monarchy of owning the gem unlawfully.

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II. the Crown Jewels are displayed in front of cameras around the world, like the Kohinoor mounted on the royal family’s crown. A Stone of unnamed rarity of 106 carats estimated at almost 400 million dollars.

Then why that diamond dubbed the “mountain of light” the debate is crystallizing today, particularly on Twitter where the hashtag #Koh-i-Noor has been circulated thousands of times since the ruler’s death?

A large part of the Indian population and some high dignitaries, Europe 1 reports, have expressed their wish for this stone to return to the countries of its discovery, ie India. It is at least the most advanced theory of the origin of the Kohinnor, based in part on the earliest invocations of the diamond in the Babur Chronicles. This Indian prince, founder of the Mongol Empire, wrote that the diamond belonged to the king of India.

It is later passed down the centuries from dynasty to dynasty between India and Iran, passing through the hands of Mughal emperors and princes, the Shahs of Iran and the “Mirs of Afghanistan”.

A stone obtained as part of the Treaty of Lahore

“The stone was donated to Queen Victoria by Maharaja Duleep Singh after the annexation of Punjab in 1849 under the Treaty of Lahore, explains Geetha Ganapathy-Doré, lecturer in post-colonial studies in Villetaneuse (Seine-Saint-Denis) to Ouest-France. “When Victoria then wore the diamond in the form of a brooch, it was then successively transferred to the crowns of Queens Alexandra, Mary and the Queen Mother, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon,” explains the specialist again.

So it is both the questions about the origin of the stone and the recognition of the excesses of colonialism that are asked by the population here. IndiaToday, one of the country’s top information sources, commemorates the numerous items of value removed from countries ruled by the British Empire.

But it is a long way from there to a possible restitution. However, requests for the return of artistic heritage have been numerous in the past as far as the Kohinoor diamond is concerned, “England has always refused because the stone was legally acquired under the Treaty of Lahore, which is an additional – channel to a company and is non-negotiable end of inadmissibility,” explains the professor.

The heartbreaking video reported by social photojournalism agency www.gertahumanreports.com. The scene is often repeated in the Mediterranean: children cannot resist thirst

“Hudaifa’s mother feels that her two-year-old is getting colder and colder. Eventually, he notices his son’s death and everyone becomes aware of it. In short, this mother with an iron heart washes the child’s body, changes his dirty clothes and opens the bag with new clothes that she would have liked to put on her son when they arrived on the other side of the Mediterranean. After dressing him, she rubs a perfume on him and entrusts him to the sea with her hands ». The one who narrates this harrowing scene, often repeated in the Mediterranean, is a migrant of the group that landed in Pozzallo on September 12 after fifteen days at sea. The story accompanies a video that can be seen on the Humanistic and Social Photojournalism Agency’s website, www.gertahumanreports.com.

The chronicle of the day is entrusted to an activist: “In early September – writes Nawal Soufi – the boat arrives from Antalya, Turkey. On board men, women, many children. About 71 miles from Libya, three children are dying of thirst, Haret, three, Hudaifa, two, Motaz, twelve, two women, one man. The others fight back by drinking sea water with toothpaste ». The child’s body is filmed as it is entrusted to the sea, a gesture followed by prayers from the other migrants: “The plane I saw yesterday – the person on board continues – sent us a ship, and this ship threw water at us like we were dogs and couldn’t even get a bottle. Just a boy went into the sea and took a bottle and it was empty immediately, he drank it while he was in the water. Yesterday we were hopeful, today again we are waiting for that plane to pass and see us again ».

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This Monday, September 19, 2022, the focus is on London. After several days of massive goodbyes Isabel II is honored at a state funeral attended by all members of the Windsor family accompanied by more than 2,000 guests. Among them 500 heads of state from different countries of the world with the same aim to pay homage to the long-lived sovereign.

A day that the British royal family has planned down to the last millimeter and on which there is no room for improvisation. In fact, a protocol has even been activated mandating that flights to and from Heathrow, London’s international airport, be suspended for a period of half an hour to avoid aircraft noise and the procession of the Queen’s hearse and the move to Windsor disturb .

Everything is designed in such a way that Isabel II is the only and great protagonist. Farewell to a Queen who made history and whose farewell is expected to be up to standard. However, what the institution could not avoid is the controversy sparked by the presence of three prestigious guests who might even steal some prominence from the late sovereign: the Prince Andrew (62 years old), Megan Markle (41) and Juan Carlos Yo (73).

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That support of the Duke of York, who is said to be the Queen’s favorite son, was out of the question. The controversies he raised, particularly those related to the judiciary for allegedly molesting a woman when she was a minor, caused a major headache for the institution, which was forced to publicly remove him. As a result Andrew who Resigned from his public offices in 2019 when he was related to the pederast Jeffrey EpsteinHe was stripped of all military titles last January. A decision signed by the Queen in an attempt to calm the mood following the notorious international scandal.

In the months that followed, however, Elizabeth attempted to reintroduce her favorite scion into the daily routine of the royal family. For this he did not hesitate to choose him as his companion at the Mass commemorating Philip of Edinburgh. A decision that attracted attention and made headlines.

Prince Andrew (right) with his brothers and other relatives in front of Elizabeth II’s coffin

Prince Andrew has also not gone unnoticed in recent days. During the funeral procession carrying the remains of Queen Elizabeth II in Edinburgh, he was booed by a citizen who shouted “sick old man”. A situation that forced the police authorities to intervene and highlighted the complicated situation of the Duke, who is also, according to polls, the most disrespected member of the entire British royal family.

Just a few points above is Meghan Markle. The woman out Prince Harry (38) is also not very popular in the British Isles. Despite the fact that more than a year has passed since the controversial interview that she offered together with her husband Oprah Winfrey, There are many who will not forgive him for publicly broadcasting such private matters that directly affected Elizabeth II and other members of the royal family accused of racism.

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While it’s true that she’s attended several funerals over the past few days, she’s tried to keep her distance from the rest of the family and always stay close to Harry. It’s worth remembering that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been active members of the monarchy since 2020, when they moved to the United States.

The Spanish case

The presence of Juan Carlos I at the funeral of Isabel II made some headlines, especially in Spain. In fact, the support of Felipe VI’s father. has become a sensitive issue for the Spanish royal family itself and as they have learned THE SPANISHZarzuela wants to avoid at all costs giving options to a photo in which the two kings, father and son, appear together.

[Felipe VI no quiere coincidir con Juan Carlos I en Londres: Zarzuela tratará de evitar la foto]

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Not only on Monday during the sovereign’s funeral, but also this Sunday, September 18, during the official reception that Carlos III will offer at 7pm at Buckingham Palace.

In fact, as this medium has learned, the team at Philip VI You are “uncomfortable” with the decision you have made. John Charles I and they’re trying to understand, but they’re worried about the impact of the news across all media. Not for nothing, because it is the first time in two years that the four kings – Felipe, Letizia, Juan Carlos and Sofia – meet in a public act. The last time they all posed for the cameras was in January 2020 during Infanta Pilar’s funeral.

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Faced with the advance of Ukrainian troops, a campaign of rapid accession to Russia begins in the breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, supported by Moscow. In the self-proclaimed People’s Republic of Luhansk, a body called the Chamber of Citizens today appealed to the local leadership to hold a referendum on the union soon.

A little later, in the People’s Republic of Donetsk, the House of Citizens followed up with the same request, as reported by the Russian news agency TASS. The people of the Kherson region are also demanding a referendum, said Russian-appointed head of government Kirill Stremoussov.

Preparations for such referendums have been underway for some time, both in the breakaway republics and in areas newly conquered by Russia. In Kherson, they were initially postponed to 4 November because of Ukrainian advances.

It is still too early to talk about a date, Luhansk Civic Chamber President Alexei Karjakin said on Russian television. The background of the campaign is unclear. The People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk have been controlled from Moscow on a very small scale since 2014. But when there has been pressure for a union with Russia, Moscow has so far reacted cautiously. This time, support for the desire for membership came from the Russian parliament.

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Conway reunites with his family, who burst into tears upon finding their pet missing after 10 months

In November 2021, Conway’s family had a hard time when their dog disappeared from their home in Highlands County, Florida. Everyone searched everywhere for the dog, but to no avail.

Over time, the feeling of sadness turned into a bittersweet reminder of the happy moments they had with the beloved family pet. But things were about to have a happy ending.

Last week, 10 months after Conway’s disappearance, he was seen already much thinner walking down a street alone, exhausted. The dog was taken to the sheriff’s office, where he began caring for him.

Dogs can’t explain what happens when they get lost, but Conway had the answers everyone needed. The dog was microchipped and after a quick scan, authorities already had the information to contact the family.

When they meet again, the family cannot hold back their emotions and bursts into tears of joy. Netizens were also moved by the scene, which was shared on the Highlands County Sheriff’s Facebook page.

“That was really special! Thank you for sharing! I cried!” one commented, “This baby is like ‘Who is this dog?’. I actually cried when I saw this video. So exciting,” commented another. “This just made my eyes roll down my face,” added another.

In the release, the Animal Services Unit team warns that owners should microchip their pets because it can make all the difference in cases like Conway’s.

“The primary goal of the Animal Services Unit is to return animals to their owners or, failing that, to find them new homes,” Scott Dressel of the Sheriff’s Office told The Dodo. “Whenever we do that, it’s a win, but this is one of those that definitely sets us all apart.”

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