Dethroned? How the theft of a solid gold toilet from Blenheim Palace was covered in the press
Simon Stephens , 19.09.2019
Artist Maurizio Cattelan’s work described by critics as a satire on wealth
The weekend’s theft of an 18-carat gold toilet that was on display at Blenheim Palace as part of an exhibition by artist Maurizio Cattelan has attracted worldwide media interest.
Police believe a gang of thieves using at least two vehicles was responsible for the burglary.
The heist has proved a golden opportunity for the press. Here, we pick of the best of the punning headlines that have accompanied stories about the burglary from the historic property in Oxfordshire.
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