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Kim Kardashian stuns at All’s Fair London premiere as she reveals stress-related brain aneurysm

The reality star turned actor joined co-stars Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson and Teyana Taylor at the UK launch of Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama

Evening Standard

Kitty, Amelia and Eliza Spencer Are Real-Life Barbies in Pink Gowns and Millions of Dollars in Diamonds at British Museum Ball

Princess Diana's nieces shined at London's answer to the Met Gala.

Marie Claire

Beatrice and Eugenie pulled out of British Museum's 'Pink Ball' after Andrew relinquished royal titles

The disgraced royal’s daughters were reportedly on the guest list for the high society event on Saturday

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Surprise protests and pink champagne: inside the British Museum Ball

It was an eventful night at the museum for the international glitterati

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Mick Jagger and Janet Jackson lead guests at London’s answer to the Met Gala

Naomi Campbell and director Steve McQueen also in attendance at inaugural British Museum Ball

The Independent UK

Brit Gala? British Museum Hosts Met-inspired Fundraising Ball

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and rocker Mick Jagger were among the attendees at the British Museum's inaugural fundraising ball on Saturday, a glitzy event touted by some observers as London's answer to New York's Met Gala.

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Janet Jackson, Tracey Emin and Maya Jama among attendees at British Museum Ball

Attendees were taking part in a silent auction throughout the evening.

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Pretty in pink: Celebrities dazzle at inaugural British Museum ball

Stars have attended ‘the Pink ball’ at the British Museum

Evening Standard

British Museum fundraising gala: Why is it called the Pink Ball?

The event is set to attracts some of the biggest celebs in the UK and beyond

Evening Standard

The Pink Ball: which celebs are attending the British Museum’s ultra-glam fundraising gala?

The gala boasts an impressive organisation committee, with names like Naomi Campbell, Stephen Fry and Idris Elba

Evening Standard

British Museum in £3.5m appeal to save Tudor Heart pendant linked to Henry VIII

The 24 carat gold artefact was discovered in a Warwickshire field by a metal detectorist in 2019.

Evening Standard

Inside the 'British Met Gala': What It Is, Who's Invited, Where It's Held and Why It Matters

British Museum to host an exclusive fundraising ball on 18 October 2025, aiming to match the scale of the Met Gala.

International Business Times UK

British Museum to hold inaugural fundraising ball with ‘Met Gala ambition’

The invite-only event will look to ‘celebrate London’s status as one of the world’s leading cultural capitals’.

Evening Standard

Macron’s office plays down fears over Bayeux Tapestry loan to London

Moving the Bayeux Tapestry to London may be a triumph of diplomacy, but some experts warn it could prove a nightmare for conservationists – prompting the Elysée Palace to insist the challenge is far from impossible.

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The Guardian - UK

Rest assured, the Bayeux tapestry will be transported here safely

Letters: British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan describes the intricate planning that has been taking place. But Mark Vaughan thinks an animated display would be better

The Conversation

Ancient India, Living Traditions: an earnest effort to show how the art of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism is sacred and personal

The British Museum’s Ancient India, Living Traditions exhibition brings together exhibits on the sacred art of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. It also encompasses the spread of the devotional art of these traditions to other parts of Asia.

The Guardian - UK

The perils of bringing the Bayeux tapestry to Britain

Letters: Michael Daley recalls a Mona Lisa loan that narrowly avoided disaster, Tony Meacock knows where to find a Bayeux replica, and Michelle Gibson counsels against carting the priceless threads around the country

The Guardian - UK

Alien landscapes, Arctic artists and pioneers of pleasure – the week in art

Georgia O’Keeffe and David Hockney enjoy the air, the British Museum looks to the far north, and the Folkestone Triennial gets under way

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The Guardian - UK

Call for British Museum to take Bayeux tapestry to ‘1066 country’

MP calls for region where Battle of Hastings took place to be included in events surrounding return of artwork

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss and hard-right group accused of scaremongering over Parthenon marbles

Ex-PM among those saying they will take legal action over ‘covert’ plans to return sculptures to Greece

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16 Pieces Of History The British Museum Still Refuses To Return

Do you think these artifacts should be returned to their countries of origin?

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France to return iconic Bayeux Tapestry to Britain for first time in 900 years

France will loan the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum for 10 months from September 2026, the UK government and Emmanuel Macron announced during the French president's state visit to Britain. Hailed as a historic cultural gesture, the loan will be made in exchange for ancient "treasures", mainly…

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British Museum to loan Lewis Chessmen to France in exchange for Bayeux Tapestry

THE British Museum will loan the Lewis Chessman to France in exchange for the Bayeux Tapestry, set to return to England for the first time in more…

The Independent UK

Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in more than 900 years

The tapestry is expected to arrive in the UK to the British Museum next year on loan from France.

The Guardian - UK

Your chance to stare down a god: inside the British Museum’s mesmerising look at Indian religions

A show full of deities, snakes and shrines puts three ancient faiths in the spotlight. Our writer seeks out its inspiration in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai

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