King Charles III met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on April 29, 2026. The meeting came after King Charles visited the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. During a press conference, Mamdani suggested returning the Koh-i-Noor diamond.
The Koh-i-Noor diamond has a complex history tied to colonial rule. It was ceded to Queen Victoria after the Second Anglo-Sikh War. This ongoing debate highlights issues surrounding the British Crown Jewels and their colonial origins.
On their final day in the US, King Charles and Queen Camilla focused on community engagement in New York City. Queen Camilla promoted child literacy by reading ‘Winnie the Pooh’ at the New York Public Library. Meanwhile, King Charles visited a community organization in Harlem and participated in feeding chickens.
Amid these royal activities, family dynamics within the royal family surfaced. Prince Harry expressed reluctance about royal duties, stating, “I don’t want this job, I don’t want this role…It killed my mum and I was very much against it.” In contrast, Prince William issued an ultimatum to King Charles regarding Harry’s return to the royal family.
King Charles rejected rumors of a rift with Prince William. Kensington Palace shared photos of Prince William after his visit to RAF Valley. Additionally, King Charles sent love to Prince William via social media.
This series of events underscores the complexities of modern monarchy and its ties to historical injustices. The discussions around the Koh-i-Noor diamond reflect broader conversations about colonial history and legacy.