Macron visits Bayeux Tapestry with King Charles, PM Burnham - dw.com
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham joined King Charles III to view the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum. The 11th-century artifact is on a rare 10-month loan from France to the UK, symbolizing improved diplomatic relations.
Why it matters
The exhibition marks a significant diplomatic gesture between the UK and France, highlighting a thaw in relations regarding cross-channel migration and cultural exchange.
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a shorter-term visit to the UK than the renowned on-loan 11th century tapestry. He viewed the ancient artwork with the UK monarch and relatively new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
https://p.dw.com/p/5KWHF Tickets to the exhibition are sold out through the end of 2026, with tickets for next year available in October Advertisement French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day trip to the UK by visiting another famous new arrival from France, the Bayeux Tapestry, with King Charles III and Prime Minister Andy Burnham .
Macron and his wife Brigitte, and Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel joined King Charles and Queen Camilla to walk the length of the 70-meter tapestry in the British Museum.
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