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An exhibition dedicated to the Bayeux tapestry was opened at the British Museum in London, amidst exceptional enthusiasm among the British, who show great interest in this masterpiece dating back to the Middle Ages. Tickets for the exhibition were sold out as soon as they were released online on July 1, with all tickets sold until December 31, while a large number of Britons are anticipating the release of a new batch of tickets on October 21.

Macron personally loaned the tapestry for a year

French President Emmanuel Macron personally decided to loan the tapestry to Britain for a year during his state visit to the United Kingdom in July 2025. The tapestry, which is approximately 70 meters long, arrived at the British Museum on July 10, after being transported under tight guard to protect it. A large number of Britons see the exhibition as a “return” of the Bayeux tapestry to its original homeland.

626 characters and 202 horses in 58 scenes
This artwork consists of nine pieces of linen depicting about 626 figures and 202 horses, in 58 scenes embroidered with wool threads. It particularly shows the appointment of William the Conqueror as crown prince in England in 1064, and concludes with his victory over the Anglo-Saxon forces in October 1066 at the Battle of Hastings.

Charles III: A precious symbol of trust

Britain expressed its deep gratitude to France for this unprecedented loan, and King Charles III said after inspecting the tapestry on September 2, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnum, that it is a “precious symbol of trust.” It is expected that up to one million people will visit the exhibition, which concludes on July 11, 2027, according to what was indicated by “The Economist” magazine and “The Times” newspaper, which spoke of the British “obsession” with textiles.

A cultural and tourism opportunity of interest to the Arab visitor
This exhibition represents an exceptional opportunity for the Arab visitor in London, as it allows him to see one of the oldest and most famous pieces of art in European history without having to travel to France. The exhibition coincides with the British tourist season, making it an ideal stop within family cultural travel programmes. It also opens the door for Arab investors in the hospitality sector to benefit from the influx of visitors expected to reach one million people, through tourism packages that combine art, shopping and entertainment in the British capital.