France's president, Emmanuel Macron, remarked that the historic loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum illustrates the cooperation possible between France and the United Kingdom. The 11th-century embroidered artwork, depicting the Norman conquest of England, arrived in London early Friday after a secretive overnight transport from France via the Channel Tunnel, escorted by police. It is the first time the tapestry has returned to England in nearly a millennium, and it will go on display from September 2025 to July 2027. The loan, years in planning, has drawn unprecedented demand, with about 100,000 tickets sold on their first day. British and French officials have called the event a significant act of friendship and a major cultural milestone.