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Who was Queen Nazli?

Queen Nazli was the mother of Egypt's King Farouk, the last monarch to rule the country before the 1952 revolution. She was known for her lavish lifestyle and extensive jewellery collection, which included the stolen diamond necklace. Her story reflects a period of significant political and social change in Egypt.

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Thieves steal Queen Nazli's $4M 673-diamond necklace from Vienna museum.