The Bayeux Tapestry, a UNESCO-listed 11th-century embroidery depicting the Norman Conquest, left its Bayeux home in July 2026 for an 18-month loan to London's British Museum after French President Macron announced the agreement during his 2025 UK state visit. It arrived under tight security on July 10 and goes on public display from September 10, 2026, through July 11, 2027, while the Normandy museum undergoes major renovations scheduled to reopen in October 2027. Traders are tracking the precise return timeline because French authorities have committed to repatriating the fragile artifact promptly once the exhibition ends, though any delays in transport logistics, conservation checks, or museum construction could shift the date. The loan marks the first return to British soil in nearly 1,000 years and reflects diplomatic efforts to share the cultural heritage tied to the 1066 events.