Louvre Heist Crew Grabs Royal Jewels in Minutes, Flees on Motorbikes

Historians have reminded the public that the stolen jewels once adorned figures who shaped French and European history. Empress Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III, was famous for her refined taste and her patronage of the arts. Queen Marie-Amélie, known for her compassion and dignity, represented the bridge between monarchy and modern France. Their jewels symbolized not only wealth but also artistic craftsmanship and royal legacy.