Infamous photo of ex-Prince Andrew after his arrest hung in the Louvre by activists, stuns visitors

A now-infamous photo taken of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his stunning arrest has been hung in one of the world’s busiest museums.The former disgraced prince was escorted from his home in Sandringham by UK police last Thursday and taken in for suspicion of misconduct in public office.He spent hours being questioned by officers – on what was also his 66th birthday – before being released that night.An unflattering image of the late Queen’s son, who had his seat reclined, trying to hide from photographers, was published across major publications.The photo has since been hung in the Louvre.In a video shared online, an activist is seen sticking a framed version of the photo onto a wall near the entrance of one of the galleries on Sunday.Underneath was a title card that read “He’s Sweating Now.”The three-word caption, which was the headline of British tabloid The Sun, refers to the former prince’s claim in an interview that he cannot sweat due to a medical condition.“They say, ‘hang it in the Louvre.

So we did,” the clip, posted to Instagram by anti-billionaire campaign group Everyone Hates Elon, read.In a statement, a spokesperson for the group said they wanted to send a message.“We thought we’d show the former Prince Andrew how the world will remember him by putting up this iconic arrest photo at the Louvre,” they said to GB News.“Let’s hope this is just the start.Justice for all Epstein survivors.”It is unknown what time it was plastered on the wall, but potentially thousands of people may have seen it as they walked past.

Up to 30,000 people visit the Louvre each day.The photo was on display for reportedly 15 minutes before staff took it down.The investigation of Andrew relates to his conduct as a British trade and investment envoy, a position that he held for about a decade.The role is described as an “extensive program of targeted engagements both in the UK and overseas to promote the interest of UK industry and the U...