Minister intervenes to keep iconic bust of Edward the Black Prince in the UK
What was announced
The government has intervened to temporarily keep a bust of Edward the Black Prince in the UK
Key points, in the publisher's words
- The UK Government has intervened to ensure a bust of Prince Edward of Woodstock (1330–1376), known as The Black Prince, is kept in the country in the hope that a UK gallery or institution can save it for the nation.
- Renowned as an extraordinary medieval military commander during The Hundred Years War, Edward was the son of King Edward III of England. He won major victories, including the Battle of Poitiers (1356), and supposedly became known as The Black Prince because of the colour of his armour.
- The bust was part of a series of eighteenth century depictions of Edward the Black Prince, which came to define how the image of him was subsequently presented. Since this bust was created nearly three hundred years ago, its iconic representation has been copied countless times and has become the accepted image of this important historical figure.
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “At the end of the first deferral period owners will have a consideration period of 15 Business Days to consider any offer(s) to purchase the painting at the recommended price of £496,044.51 (plus VAT of £9,920.89).”
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (UK government department) · more news
- The Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest (advisory non-departmental public body) · more news
- Arts Council England (executive non-departmental public body) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Arts and culture.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/minister-intervenes-to-keep-iconic-bust-of-edward-the-black-prince-in-the-uk
- Published 2026-11-06 14:00:00 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-06 14:00:45 UTC from GOV.UK
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