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Royal visit marks historic tapestry's return to UK as symbol of cross-Channel trust

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The Bayeux tapestry has gone on display at the British Museum in London, marking its first return to the UK in nearly a millennium. During a visit, King Charles described the loan as a symbol of trust and friendship between France and Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham also attended the exhibition.

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The tapestry's loan is part of a trilateral agreement involving the UK, France, and the British Museum, with the display scheduled to run until September 2027. This marks the first time the artifact has been in Britain in roughly a millennium. The arrangement is reciprocal, with British Museum treasures slated to travel to France in exchange.

The exhibition highlights specific scenes, including Harold Godwinson's coronation and his disputed death by an arrow at the Battle of Hastings. Macron noted that the first

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