The crown laid atop of the Queen’s coffin has many calling for the return of ancient artifacts... #crownjewels #thequeen
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00:00This crown, seen on top of the Queen's head since 1953, is now lying atop her coffin.
00:06The crown features an array of diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies.
00:10Two notable gems come from the largest uncut diamond ever discovered. It was found in a
00:15private mine in South Africa in 1905 and was reportedly the size of a human heart.
00:20One of the stones is known as the Great Star of Africa and is set in the Sovereign Scepter.
00:25The other, cut from the same diamond, is known as the Second Star of Africa and is
00:29mounted in the imperial crown. The British monarchy claims it was bought by South Africa's
00:33government while under British rule and presented to King Edward VII as a gift.
00:38Many have called for the diamonds to be returned.
00:40Receiving a stolen diamond does not exonerate the receiver,
00:44said University of South Africa professor Evaristo Bagneri.