French Presidential Butler Stole Historic Tableware
The chief butler at France's Elysée Palace has confessed to stealing hundreds of antique plates and dishes used to entertain King Charles. Discover the details of the two-year theft operation.
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French President's Butler Held Over Stolen Palace Tableware
The chief butler at France's Élysée Palace has been arrested, accused of stealing hundreds of antique items. Police raids recovered tableware used to entertain King Charles. Follow for the latest updates.
OAP accused of stealing £78 vintage bowl in Frodsham
CCTV shows an elderly woman allegedly stealing a Spode bowl from a Cheshire antiques shop. The incident highlights a wider trend of rising retail crime across the UK. Read the full story.
£1.14 charity shop rug worth a fortune
A woman discovered her £1.14 charity shop rug is a valuable Navajo textile worth thousands. Learn how to spot these hidden treasures and their rich history.
Couple find rare 18th century treasure under carpet
A Lancashire couple's simple home renovation project turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they pulled up their old carpet to find a collection of rare 18th century prints worth thousands.
Charity shop jewellery box hides thousands in gold treasure
A routine charity shop purchase turned into a life-changing discovery when a woman found thousands of pounds worth of gold and jewellery hidden in a £15 box.
£1 junk shop vase valued at £30,000 on Antiques Roadshow
A seemingly ordinary vase bought for just £1 in a Welsh junk shop turned out to be a priceless 18th-century Chinese treasure, stunning Antiques Roadshow experts with its £30,000 valuation.
£2 charity shop vase worth thousands as rare Chinese artefact
A man's £2 charity shop purchase turned into the find of a lifetime when experts identified it as a valuable 18th-century Chinese vase, set to fetch thousands at auction.
Medieval coin treasure found by angler in Swedish lake
A Swedish angler's routine fishing trip yielded an extraordinary archaeological find - a medieval cauldron filled with centuries-old coins, rewriting local history.
Antiques Roadshow expert emotional over father's dying wish
In a heart-wrenching Antiques Roadshow episode, specialist John Sandon becomes emotional while revealing the incredible story behind his late father's dying wish and a precious collection of Worcester porcelain.
Antiques Roadshow ring exposed as worthless glass
A stunning colour-changing ring that captivated Antiques Roadshow experts was revealed to be nothing more than 'dirty glass' in a shocking valuation reversal that left its owner devastated.
Louvre's 76M masterpiece heist: Duo arrested
Two suspects arrested in dramatic police operation for allegedly stealing priceless 17th-century artwork from Paris museum in what authorities call 'the theft of the century'
Louvre Museum Robbed: Priceless Jewels Stolen in Paris Heist
Daring thieves steal priceless 19th-century jewels from Louvre museum in Paris, leaving French authorities baffled in sophisticated overnight robbery.
Royal pearl tiara sells for £189,000 at auction
A magnificent pearl and diamond tiara worn by generations of aristocratic women at royal occasions fetches nearly £200,000 at auction, marking a significant moment in British jewellery history.
Louvre forklift driver destroys €1M antique vase
Exclusive CCTV shows a forklift operator deliberately smashing a priceless 17th-century Chinese vase at the Louvre Museum in Paris, causing €1 million in damages.
Ghost Face Mask Found in Charity Shop for £2.99
A bargain hunter's incredible charity shop find reveals an original Ghost Face mask from Scream, purchased for just £2.99 instead of £40, sparking viral excitement among horror fans.
Louvre Director Admits Security Failures After Armour Heist
Paris museum chief confesses to catastrophic security lapses after thieves steal 17th-century gold-encrusted armour in brazen overnight heist worth millions.
Charity shop £1.50 cups worth £1,000 in shock find
A bargain hunter's £1.50 charity shop purchase revealed itself to be a valuable piece of vintage Royal Doulton worth nearly £1,000 at auction.
Antiques Roadshow guest's double shock and BBC apology
A remarkable moment unfolded on Antiques Roadshow when a guest received double valuation shock and offered emotional apology to BBC crew, creating unforgettable television.
Rare pocket watch stuns Antiques Roadshow experts in Bradford
BBC's Antiques Roadshow witnesses extraordinary scenes as a 19th-century gold pocket watch receives staggering valuation, leaving the Bradford crowd in disbelief during filming at Lister Park.
Cracked loft vase revealed as £100k Ming treasure
A seemingly worthless cracked vase discovered in a British family's loft turns out to be a rare 15th-century Ming Dynasty treasure, set to fetch up to £100,000 at auction.
Nelson's Trafalgar watches to sell for £1.2 million
Extraordinary timepieces belonging to Admiral Lord Nelson's trusted lieutenants during the Battle of Trafalgar, including one worn as Nelson lay dying, are expected to sell for over £1.2 million at auction.
Antiques Roadshow expert stunned by rare find
BBC's Antiques Roadshow stunned as specialist Henry Sandon encounters extraordinary discovery that leaves him physically shaking with excitement during valuation.
Antiques Roadshow expert's heart-pounding £200k valuation
BBC's Antiques Roadshow delivers another jaw-dropping moment as a seemingly ordinary item reveals its staggering six-figure worth, creating unforgettable television drama.
Robert the Bruce Era Stained Glass Discovered in Shop
A stunning 14th-century stained glass panel depicting Scottish nobility, dating back to the time of Robert the Bruce, has been uncovered in an Edinburgh antiques shop after being misidentified for decades.
Woman dies after head trapped in iron bed frame
A 76-year-old woman tragically suffocated after becoming trapped in the intricate metalwork of her antique iron bed in a heartbreaking home accident in West Yorkshire.
Rare Neighbours memorabilia discovered in UK charity shop
A treasure trove of authentic Neighbours memorabilia has surfaced in a British charity shop, offering fans the ultimate collectables from the iconic Australian soap opera that captured British hearts for decades.
Antiques Roadshow stunned by rare collection's huge value
BBC's Antiques Roadshow witnesses unprecedented moment as expert reveals staggering six-figure value for extraordinary collection of rare items, leaving audience speechless.
New app set to revolutionise UK parking forever
A groundbreaking mobile application is launching across the UK, promising to end parking nightmares with real-time space finding and cashless payment technology.
Antiques Roadshow expert stunned by huge valuation
Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow team witness one of the most remarkable valuations in the show's history as a seemingly ordinary family treasure reveals staggering worth
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