Crown Jewels

The Louvre reopened the Apollo Gallery after a 88 million euro crown jewels heist, but no jewels are on display as the space returns to its 17th-century ceremonial purpose. Security upgrades and the Louvre New Renaissance modernization plan are ongoing, though the stolen items remain unrecovered.

The Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopened after $102 million worth of crown jewels were stolen in a daytime heist nine months ago. The gallery has returned to its 17th-century ceremonial purpose, with exhibits relocated elsewhere, while security upgrades are part of a broader modernization plan. French Culture Minister Catherine Pegard described the theft as a global trauma, and new director Christophe Leribault emphasized rediscovering the gallery's architecture.

The Louvre reopened its Apollo Gallery after a 2023 heist in which thieves stole crown jewels valued at 88 million euros. The gallery now serves its original 17th-century ceremonial purpose, with security upgrades including new surveillance and anti-intrusion systems. The museum is also modernizing infrastructure under its decade-long 'Louvre New Renaissance' plan, costing up to 800 million euros.

Two men suspected of stealing €88m worth of crown jewels from the Louvre in October 2025 told investigators the mastermind was disappointed with the haul. The French newspaper Le Monde cited transcripts revealing details of the heist, which led to the museum's director resigning.

New York City's socialist mayor, Eric Adams, met with King Charles III in New York City shortly after suggesting the monarch return the most famous crown jewel to India. The meeting occurred amid discussions about colonial-era artifacts held by the British royal family.

New York City's mayor, Eric Adams, met with King Charles III in New York City shortly after suggesting the British royal family should return the most famous of his crown jewels to India. The meeting occurred amid ongoing debates about colonial-era artifacts and their repatriation.

Eight activists were charged with criminal damage after throwing crumble and custard at the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London and pouring manure on the floor at The Ritz. The incidents involved deliberate acts of vandalism targeting iconic locations.