Laurence de Car submitted her first resignation request on October 21, just two days after the robbery, but at that time her request was denied. As reported by the Figaro newspaper, President Macron urged her to remain in office and focus on the upcoming restoration of the museum, expressing hope that her departure would not harm ongoing processes.
This robbery revealed other shortcomings in the Louvre's operations, including issues with the building's condition (for example, in December the scientific library suffered due to leaks), staff strikes, and cases of ticket fraud that came to light this month.
Information about Laurence de Car
Laurence de Car was the first woman to head the Louvre, taking on the position in 2021.According to authorities, the criminals stole eight items, including tiaras, earrings, necklaces, and brooches, dating back to the 19th century and once belonging to French royal families. The French Ministry of Culture reported that among the stolen items were:
- two brooches, a corsage bow, and the tiara of Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III;
- a necklace with an emerald and an earring from the collection of Maria-Louise, wife of Napoleon I;
- a necklace, a pair of earrings, and a tiara that once belonged to Maria Amalia, wife of King Louis-Philippe I, and Hortense de Beauharnais, mother of Napoleon III.
Some items, including the crown of Empress Eugenie, were found nearby the scene, likely left by the robbers during their escape. However, the remaining jewels are still missing, despite the arrest of four main suspects.
