Louvre heist highlights thorny issue for museums: How to secure art without becoming fortresses
Many museums began reassessing security after the jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris. Some were also reflecting on the inherent tension in the task of securing art. Museums are meant to welcome people to engage with art and not create distance from it. The Louvre has acknowledged major security lapses. But it has also received messages of solidarity from the art world. Experts highlight the difficulty of securing art in historic buildings not designed as museums. They say the focus is on finding a workable balance between security and accessibility.
Giuffre family welcomes Andrew's fall from royal status but says he faces more questions
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has stripped his brother Andrew of his princely title and home amid mounting pressure to address his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The decision aims to protect the monarchy from public disapproval. Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, will move from Royal Lodge to a more remote home on the king's Sandringham Estate. The British government supports the king's decision. Andrew surrendered his Duke of York title earlier this month following new allegations. The family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who accused Andrew of sexual abuse, praised the move but called for further investigation. Andrew denies all allegations against him.
Royal prerogative: King Charles III banishes Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor's foundations
No one is bigger than the monarchy. Not even the king’s brother. In the end, that reality spelled the end of Prince Andrew’s life as a prince of the realm. From now on, the scandal-plagued British royal will be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. As details of Andrew’s links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continued to dribble out and Parliament raised questions about his rent-free residence at a sprawling country house near Windsor Castle, King Charles III on Thursday moved to shield the monarchy from any further revelations.
A solid gold toilet is up for auction with a $10 million starting price
LONDON (AP) — Sotheby’s has announced it will auction a solid gold toilet, a sculpture by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan called “America.” The auction is set for Nov. 18 in New York. The starting price will be based on the value of the gold's weight, currently about $10 million. Cattelan, known for provocative art, created “America” as a satire on excessive wealth. The piece gained fame after a similar version was stolen from England’s Blenheim Palace in 2019. The toilet will be on display at Sotheby’s New York headquarters from Nov. 8, but visitors won’t be able to use it.
A look at Prince Andrew's antics and scandals that have tried royal patience for decades
Prince Andrew is losing the title he’s had since birth and being evicted from his U.K. royal residence following recent revelations about his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The scandal proved one too many for his brother King Charles III. Andrew’s antics have tried the patience of the royal family for more than 40 years. They have triggered embarrassing headlines, lawsuits and suspicions that the prince was using his position for personal gain. Buckingham Palace announced Thursday that the king is stripping Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence near Windsor Castle.
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