King Charles jokes about Brexit to Macron as they view historic Bayeux Tapestry
The King hailed the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry as the “best possible symbol of the ‘Entente amicale’” between the UK and France as he viewed the historical treasure alongside French President Emmanuel Macron tonight.
TL;DR
- The Bayeux Tapestry is on display in the UK for the first time in almost 1,000 years.
- King Charles and French President Emmanuel Macron viewed the tapestry together at the British Museum.
- The King hailed the loan as a symbol of the 'Entente amicale' between the UK and France.
- The 70-meter tapestry depicts the Norman conquest of 1066 and will be exhibited until July 2027.
- King Charles delivered a speech in both English and French, referencing shared history and joking about Brexit.
- The loan is part of a cultural exchange, with the UK also lending items like the Anglo-Saxon treasures of Sutton Hoo to France.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham also highlighted the tapestry's return as a landmark moment for UK-France relations.
- A digital exhibition and national history lesson are planned to engage the public with the tapestry's significance.