DREUX – France: The Louvre Museum robbery has taken on deeply personal and historical dimensions as Jean d’Orléans, the Count of Paris, publicly urged the thieves to return the stolen treasures, describing the heist as an attack not only on national heritage but also on his own family’s legacy.
The stolen items include priceless 19th-century pieces once worn by his great-grandmother, and their disappearance has reignited concerns over museum security — the theft, executed with alarming precision and speed, has been labelled the largest of its kind at the Louvre since the Mona Lisa was taken in 1911.
Count d’Orléans emphasised the emotional gravity: these jewels were designed for landmark occasions and symbolic portraits, and their loss resonates far beyond mere monetary value. He appealed for their return intact “for our family, for the French people” and encouraged law enforcement to hold accountable anyone found negligent in safeguarding the collection.
The incident underscores the vulnerabilities that even world-famous institutions face, and has sparked calls for urgent reform in how national treasures are protected and preserved.
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