As French authorities intensify their investigation with a team of 60 officers to track down those responsible for the extraordinary heist of the Louvre’s invaluable royal jewels, François Picard sits down with Prince Joachim Charles Napoléon Murat, a direct descendant of Caroline Bonaparte. Prince Murat refers to the Louvre as a “magnificent legacy bestowed upon humanity and the global community.” For him, this audacious theft transcends mere personal grievance; it symbolizes a profound assault on the very essence of France’s cultural identity. The nine stolen jewels, once owned by Empresses Josephine and Eugénie, serve as tangible links to the First and Second French Empires, embodying a living testament to history. Furthermore, Prince Murat highlights pressing issues surrounding museum security, the international trafficking of art, and the delicate balance between safeguarding heritage and making it accessible for public admiration worldwide.
Prince Murat: Royal Jewels Embody the Timeless Heritage of the French Monarchy and Nation
