King Charles, Macron and Burnham to preview Bayeux Tapestry display
King Charles, President Emmanuel Macron, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham are set to preview the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum. The 900-year-old artifact will be on public display in London as a symbol of UK-France diplomatic ties.
Why it matters
The event highlights high-level diplomatic cooperation and cultural exchange between the UK and France through the loan of a significant historical treasure.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The Bayeux Tapestry is going to be open to the public in London from next week
Royal correspondent Published 22 minutes ago King Charles, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham are to preview of one of the blockbuster cultural events of the year, when they get to view the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum.
The visit on Wednesday comes ahead of the medieval tapestry going on public display in London from 10 September.
The 70m (230ft) tapestry, originally embroidered in England but kept for centuries in France, tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
President Macron said the loan of the national treasure until July 2027 was a "powerful symbol" of the close ties between the UK and France.
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