“When Queen Victoria first came to the British throne the whole of India was not under British rule, and it was only during her reign that Punjab became her possession. At that time the Maharajah was a mere boy. In order to show his allegiance to the Empress of India, he sent Queen Victoria the wonderful jewel known as the Kiginoor diamond. The magnificent offering was placed in the Tower of London, among the other carefully guarded crown jewels.
“Some years later, when the Maharajah was a grown man, he paid a visit to England, and of course, went to Buckingham Palace to pay his respects to the Queen. He was taken to the state apartments, and after bowing to Her Majesty, he requested that he might be allowed to see the Kiginoor. Greatly wondering at his request, the Queen with her usual kindiness and courtesy gave orders that it should be brought under armed guard, and shown the Maharajah.
“After a little time the priceless jewel was brought in and presented before the young Indian Prince. Very reverently he took it in his hands, and then walked over to the window where he examined it carefully. Then, while the onlookers gazed in wonder, he turned and knelt at the feet of the Queen, saying with great emotion in his voice: ‘Madam, I gave you this jewel when I was too young to know what I was doing. I want to give it again, in the fullness of my strength, with all my heart, and affection, and gratitude, now and forever, fully realizing all that I do.’ ”
– Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
“Some years later, when the Maharajah was a grown man, he paid a visit to England, and of course, went to Buckingham Palace to pay his respects to the Queen. He was taken to the state apartments, and after bowing to Her Majesty, he requested that he might be allowed to see the Kiginoor. Greatly wondering at his request, the Queen with her usual kindiness and courtesy gave orders that it should be brought under armed guard, and shown the Maharajah.
“After a little time the priceless jewel was brought in and presented before the young Indian Prince. Very reverently he took it in his hands, and then walked over to the window where he examined it carefully. Then, while the onlookers gazed in wonder, he turned and knelt at the feet of the Queen, saying with great emotion in his voice: ‘Madam, I gave you this jewel when I was too young to know what I was doing. I want to give it again, in the fullness of my strength, with all my heart, and affection, and gratitude, now and forever, fully realizing all that I do.’ ”
– Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
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