Visiting French president will join King Charles III and prime minister to see Bayeux Tapestry

French President Emmanuel Macron and Britain’s King Charles III celebrated the significance of the Bayeux Tapestry, a 1,000-year-old artwork, during their visit to the British Museum. The tapestry, loaned to London from France, symbolized the interconnected histories of their countries, particularly the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

King Charles, a direct descendant of William I, highlighted the tapestry as the beginning of his family's history in these islands. The artwork, depicting the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings, was insured for 960 million euros ($1.1 billion) and transported from France in a high-security operation. The loan came after delicate diplomatic negotiations and is seen as a landmark moment in the relationship between Britain and France.