Much in line with the way stores are no longer selling their products in Russia, organizations are no longer loaning art from their collections to Russian museums. Queen Elizabeth, who traditionally remains apolitical as sovereign, has also taken a clear stance against Russia. Not only has she made a personal donation to help during the growing humanitarian crisis, she’s also participating in Russian cultural boycotting, Newsweek reports.
The Royal Collection, responsible for curating the Queen’s items, agreed to loan three swords to be exhibited in Moscow. The show, however, had been sponsored by Alisher Usmanov, a Russian oligarch who The Guardian reports has been hit by sanctions. The Royal Armouries, a separate group, already sent six swords over to take part in the exhibition, which will now be returned. The organization told Newsweek, “This mirrors the process that other major European collections have gone through regarding the items from their collections that are also on loan as part of this exhibition.”
Other members of the royal family have also made it clear they support Ukraine. Prince William and Kate Middleton made public statements, while Camilla Parker Bowles made a “substantial” personal donation to help. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, too, spoke out against the Russian invasion.
