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Royal Jewels Exhibition Opens Amid Louvre Heist Security

12/10/2025

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The Dynastic Jewels exhibition opens at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, displaying royal jewels amid heightened security after the Louvre heist.
It features Queen Victoria's emerald tiara and the 57-carat Star of Golconda diamond.
Louvre director Laurence des Cars announced security upgrades, including 100 new surveillance cameras.
Some locals view the timing as inappropriate given the theft, while curators emphasize historical context and provenance.

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The Dynastic Jewels exhibition opens at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, displaying royal jewels amid heightened security after the Louvre heist.
It features Queen Victoria's emerald tiara and the 57-carat Star of Golconda diamond.
Louvre director Laurence des Cars announced security upgrades, including 100 new surveillance cameras.
Some locals view the timing as inappropriate given the theft, while curators emphasize historical context and provenance.