The precious items have been held in Britain since being seized at the Battle of Magdala in 1868 but now the African nation's government wants them back.
Ethiopia has demanded that King Charles and the British Army hand over 'sacred' artefacts that were 'looted' during a war 150 years ago.
Officials in Addis Ababa will need to make their return requests to both the King and unit veterans who oversee museums dedicated to regimental history. Ethiopia has demanded that King Charles and the British Army hand over 'sacred' artefacts that were 'looted' during the Battle of Magdala in 1868. Pictured: An illustration of British soldiers at Magdala in the Ethiopian Empire
Ethiopian officials are also considering approaching the Ministry of Defence, which helps to fund a number of museums, for assistance with their campaign. His grandson, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie, called on the King to return the symbolic treasures of fellow royalty.
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