Activists Briefly Hang Photo of Former Prince Andrew Inside Louvre

The stunt by the group Everyone Hates Elon comes amid public scrutiny over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's recent arrest.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Activists briefly hung a framed photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, inside the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, just days after his arrest in the U.K. on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The image showed Mountbatten-Windsor slumped in the back of a vehicle as he left a police station following his detention. Museum staff removed the photograph within minutes, but not before visitors stopped to look and take photos.

Why it matters

The incident highlights how activism and social media are shaping public narratives around high-profile legal cases. It also comes at a sensitive moment for Britain's royal family, as the case marks an unprecedented legal development involving a senior royal, amplifying domestic and international attention.

The details

British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on February 19, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was detained for around 11 hours before being released under investigation, meaning he has not been charged and the inquiry is ongoing. The investigation relates to allegations that, while serving as the U.K.'s special trade envoy in the early 2000s, he shared confidential government information with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on February 19, 2026.
  • The activists hung the photo inside the Louvre on Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Formerly known as Prince Andrew, he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Everyone Hates Elon

A U.K.-based activist group known for provocative public actions targeting wealthy and powerful figures.

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What they’re saying

“They say 'hang it in the Louvre.' So we did.”

— Everyone Hates Elon (Instagram)

What’s next

Police have said the investigation into suspected misconduct in public office is ongoing, with no charges announced at this stage. Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation and continues to deny any criminal wrongdoing.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing role of activism and social media in shaping public discourse around high-profile legal cases, even in prestigious institutions like the Louvre. It also underscores the intense scrutiny facing the British royal family as a senior member faces an unprecedented criminal investigation.