King Charles III and Emmanuel Macron view the Bayeux Tapestry

King Charles III and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly viewed the famous Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum. Also present were Queen Camilla, Brigitte Macron, and Prime Minister Andy Burnham with his wife. Starting September 10th, the medieval tapestry will be on display in London for the first time. The tapestry, which is more than 70 meters long, will remain in the United Kingdom until July 2027. It is considered a powerful symbol of the close ties between the two countries. The world-famous tapestry depicts the Norman conquest of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The royal family shared a photo on its official Instagram account showing the royal couple together with the Macrons. The caption reads, For Charles and Prime Minister Burnham, the museum visit was their first official engagement together since Burnham took office.