Unlike most UK national museums, the Royal Collection is able to deaccession, provided that this is advised by its trustees and authorised by the monarch. Two new trustees, who were appointed in April 2022, will bring a fresh perspective to objects seized during the colonial period. Massacres, battles and warsSo how did contested material enter the Royal Collection? Thousands of royal objects, including the famed Benin Bronzes, were looted in his capital, Edo (now Benin City). Royal Collection Trust; © His Majesty King Charles IIIAsante state sword (19th century), on display at Windsor CastleThese state swords were worn by high-ranking members of the Asante court.

Source: Ethiopian News June 12, 2023 11:15 UTC