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Dinner on a gold plate, then a snub: an uneven US welcome for King Charles III
Zohran Mamdani said he would not meet with UK monarch, noting 106-carat Indian diamond claimed by crown in 1849In a way, it must be tough being king. One day, you’re lauded by the US president, applauded by Congress and served spring-herbed ravioli and parmesan emulsion on a golden plate.The next, you’re essentially snubbed by the mayor of New York City, who makes it clear that a) he does not want to meet you, and b) you should return a diamond that your ancestors took from a 10-year-old Indian boy. Continue reading...
Zohran Mamdani said he would not meet with UK monarch, noting 106-carat Indian diamond claimed by crown in 1849In a way, it must be tough being king. One day, you’re lauded by the US president, applauded by Congress and served spring-herbed ravioli and parmesan emulsion on a golden plate.The next, you’re essentially snubbed by the mayor of New York City, who makes it clear that a) he does not want to meet you, and b) you should return a diamond that your ancestors took from a 10-year-old Indian boy. Continue reading...