An unexpected event occurred at the Louvre Museum in Paris when an activist group, Everyone Hates Elon, displayed a striking image of Prince Andrew, which quickly went viral online. The image portrays Andrew looking distressed in the backseat of a car, seemingly attempting to evade cameras following his release from an undisclosed situation. The group announced their action via their Instagram account, sharing a video that shows a member installing the framed photograph on the museum's wall, underlining their intention with a tagline suggesting that it deserved to be in the Louvre.

The image was reportedly only up for about 15 minutes before it was removed by museum staff, indicating the rapid and somewhat chaotic nature of the display. The quick takedown highlights the sensitive nature of Prince Andrew's public persona, as he has been embroiled in controversies, including legal battles and media scrutiny. The action reflects a form of protest through art, drawing attention to broader issues surrounding celebrity, privilege, and accountability.

Photographed by Reuters’ Phil Noble, the image's origin ties back to a more serious backdrop, with Noble having spent several hours outside a police station before capturing the photo. This context adds a layer of intensity to the act of placing the image in a prominent cultural space, inviting debates about the intersection of art, public figures, and activism in contemporary society.