The Bayeux Tapestry's Diplomatic Journey to London: What It Means for Anglo Franco Relations The arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry in London is a high stakes diplomatic event that highlights the complexities and nuances of modern Anglo French relations.
This 70 metre long embroidery, depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, has been loaned to the British Museum for a year, sparking both excitement and controversy.
The loan was brokered by retired diplomat Peter Ricketts, who described it as an "extraordinary mark of friendship and confidence" between the two nations.