On a state visit, France’s president announced the loan of the tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion. It will return to the U.K. for the first time in more than 900 years.

The embroidered work, depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will go on display in London for the first time, on loan from France.

Bayeux Tapestry to go on show at the British Museum as it returns to England for first time in 900 years - Delight as ‘one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK’ to return in 2026