Queen Camilla Facing Backlash Over Ivory Sceptre For Royal Coronation

WRITTEN BY SHAURYA THAKUR

Queen Camilla's choice of regalia risks a potentially lousy PR situation before the coronation ceremony. 

Queen Camilla will use an ivory scepter in the coronation ceremony conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.

The British government announced its initiative to push for a ban on selling ivory products in 2016, leading to the Ivory Act 2018. 

Prince William has been at the forefront of campaigns against illegal animal trafficking and poaching for ivory products.

With animal rights activists already upset at Queen Camilla,, she also runs the risk of being on Prince William's bad side.

Previously, Queen Camilla sidestepped another controversy by deciding not to have the Kohinoor diamond embedded in her crown. 

The Kohinoor diamond has a long, bloodied history of belonging to different parties over the years.

Charles and Camilla's coronation is set to take place on 6th May 2023 at Westminster Abbey.

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