Fabergé Egg 'The Hen' Arrives at Louvre


Fabergé Egg 'The Hen' Arrives at Louvre

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Fabergé Egg 'The Hen' Arrives at Louvre

A Fabergé egg is now in the Louvre Museum. It was taken because of sanctions against Russia. The egg is called 'Hen' and was taken in 2022 in Britain.

King Charles gave the egg to the Louvre Museum. He wanted to show goodwill after a robbery. The palace said the egg will be safe there.

The French Minister of Culture thanked Britain. She called it a very kind gift from the King. She said it helps with losses from a robbery that might involve Russians.

Maria Zakharova from Russia talked about the gift. She hoped the Louvre would keep its guards. She said Britain has a long history of stealing things.

The British Foreign Office will talk to the Russian ambassador. They gave him a warning about the stolen art. They said European art does not belong to Russia or its people.


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Where is the Fabergé egg now?

The Fabergé egg is now in the Louvre Museum.

Who gave the egg to the Louvre Museum?

King Charles gave the egg to the Louvre Museum.

What did Maria Zakharova say about the gift?

Maria Zakharova hoped the Louvre would keep its guards and said Britain has a long history of stealing things.


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Fabergé Egg 'The Hen' Arrives at Louvre