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Thai King's crown is topped with large diamond from Kolkata
short by Krishna Veera Vanamali / on Saturday, 4 May, 2019
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn was on Saturday presented with five royal instruments, including the Great Crown of Victory, which is topped by a large diamond from Kolkata. Adorned with diamonds set in gold enamel, the crown is 66 cm tall and weighs 7.3 kg. The coronation ceremony, held inside Bangkok's Grand Palace, is a mix of Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
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