Controversy Surrounds Use of Ivory Sceptre at King Charles's Coronation.

Queen Camilla's decision to carry the ivory sceptre at her coronation next month has sparked controversy, given her husband's previous criticism of the ivory trade and the concern for wildlife around the world expressed by both her husband and sons. While Camilla has avoided controversy with her choice of crown, opting for the less controversial crown first worn by Queen Mary, her decision to carry the three-foot-long sceptre made of ivory has raised eyebrows. A Palace spokesperson defended the decision, stating that a Crown Jewel collection of the size held by the British royals would inevitably include gems belonging to a previous era.