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The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday.

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Cullinan Diamond

Largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered

The Cullinan Diamond is the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, weighing 3,106 carats (621.20 g), discovered at the Premier No.2 mine in Cullinan, South Africa, on 26 January 1905. It was named after Thomas Cullinan, the owner of the mine. In April 1905, it was put on…
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Edward VII

King of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910

Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910.
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