this is bbc news. i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at 8... new rules for care home visits in england. two people — as well as babies and young children — will be allowed indoor visits from 12th april. a woman who died after being attacked by two dogs who got into her garden through a hole in the fence has been named as lucille downer, a great—grandmother from the west midlands. thousands of people are in central london, protesting against the government's "police, crime, sentencing and courts bill". france has just entered its third national lockdown — nonessential shops and schools across the country are now shut, after a dramatic rise in coronavirus cases.

calls for peace tonight, after a night of riots in south belfast — 15 police officers were injured and eight people were arrested. a polish catholic church in south london accuses the police of "brutally" exceeding their powers by breaking up a good friday service. the mummies of 22 ancient egyptian rulers are being transported through cairo in a spectacular display — crowds are lining the streets for the procession good evening, and welcome to bbc news. people who live in care homes in england will be allowed to have a second regular visitor indoors, from the 12th of april, in a further relaxation

of coronavirus restrictions. babies and young children won't be counted in the limit, meaning some people will be allowed to see small groups of loved ones, for the first time in months. daniela relph reports. kept apart from the people he loves, the family that offer him security and reassurance. alan smith, moved to a care home in west sussex, changed everything for him at the age of 91, but the updated guidance means his daughter and his son can now see him in person, as well as some newer members of the family. don't have to do anything. it's just being together and just talking about old stuff and old times is really important to him and it makes him more of a whole person, but he's really become a shell where he's not had all this contact. i'm really optimistic that he will actually get to meet his great—granddaughter and be laughing and joking with us all again. hello, mum.

how are you? the anguish of care home residents began to ease last month as restrictions were gradually lifted. now more family members will be reunited with residents allowed a second regular indoor visitor from the 12th of april, and children under the age of two will not be included in visitor numbers. visiting is one of the things that makes life worth living if you live in a care home. it's so important, both for the resident in the care home but also for their family members and loved ones who want to visit them. we know that in care homes there may be grandparents or great—grandparents who haven't had a chance to see new arrivals to their family during the pandemic, and this will be the chance for that to happen. the government says the changes can go ahead because of a drop in community infection rates as well as the extensive vaccine roll—out. in line with existing rules, visitors must provide a negative test result and wear ppe. the enforced family separations have

been agonising for so many. for care homes, it remains a delicate balance between protecting residents and opening up to family visits. the government's full guidance will be published next week. daniela relph, bbc news. the latest government figures show there were 3,423 new coronavirus infections recorded in the latest 24—hour period, the lowest number since the middle of september. that means on average, 3,987 new cases were reported per day in the last week. there are 3,536 patients in hospital with covid—19. 10 deaths were reported in the latest 2a hour period, that's people who've died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test. on average, in the past week, 36 deaths have been announced every day, taking the total

number, to 126,826. on vaccinations, just over 107,000 people have had theirfirstjab, in the latest 24—hour period, bringing the total to just over 31.4 million people. and 5.2 million people have now had two doses. west midlands police have named the elderly woman who died yesterday after being attacked by two dogs who'd entered her garden, as lucille downer. she was 85. a man has been arrrested and released on bail in connection with the incident. anisa kadri reports. a mother, grandmother and great—grandmother — lucille downer�*s family paid tribute to her following the dog attack in which she died. police say two dogs from a neighbouring property managed to get into the 85—year—old's garden in rowley regis. neighbours raised the alarm, but she was found with multiple injuries.

0ur officers have attended, at which point the dogs had returned through a hole in the fence to the adjacent property and then, unfortunately, despite the best efforts of medical professionals and ourselves, that lady died at the scene. a man in his 40s has been arrested and bailed for further enquiries. police describe the dogs as large and said they were tranquilized and seized so tests could be carried out to establish their breed. the family of lucille downer say, since arriving to the uk in her 20s from jamaica, rowley regis has always been her home and that they will miss her dearly. a postmortem is being carried out to determine the cause of her death. anisa kadri, bbc news. demonstrations have been held across england and wales against plans to increase police powers for regulating protests.

these were the scenes in parliament square earlier this evening. thousands of people marched in opposition to the government's police, crime, sentencing and courts bill. legislation that would make it easier for police to intervene in a protest if it was deemed too disruptive. and these were the scenes in bristol, where people gathered following a march in the city. local police said the demonstration had been peaceful — and that officers were continuing to engage with the remaining protestors. the northern ireland secretary and first minister are among those who have appealed for calm after a night of violence in south belfast. petrol bombs, bricks and bottles were thrown at police injuring 15 officers. eight people — including boys aged 13 and 1a — were arrested in the sandy row area of the city. the violence coincided with a loyalist protest last night. clean up work is under way

after huge crowds gathered in cardiff bay on friday evening, despite coronavirus restrictions still being in place. cardiff council said a significant amount of rubbish had been left by large groups of people they said were "intent on breaking covid—19 restrictions". it follows similar scenes outside the senedd earlier in the week, when three police officers were injured. seven people in the uk have died with rare blood clots after receiving the 0xford—astrazeneca coronavirus vaccine. the medicines regulator, the mhra, is reviewing 30 cases of clots out of more than 18 million vaccinations — but insists the jab is safe. rebecca morelle has more. the astrazeneca jab has been rolled out across the uk, providing vital protection against covid—19. no link between rare blood clots and the jab has been proven, but the uk medical regulator is investigating.

the clots are unusual. they're accompanied by low levels of platelets, which are a type of blood cell. 30 cases have been reported, and seven deaths. this is out of 18 million doses, so the incidence is extremely low. now scientists are trying to establish whether the clots have occurred naturally or are very rare reactions to the astrazeneca jab. because something has been reported, does that mean that it's a side effect? well, if we look at all the side—effects that have been reported, or possible side effects that have been reported, they include excess wind, alcohol poisoning, getting pregnant. there are so many things people report because they happen shortly after people have the vaccine — within a few weeks of them having the vaccine. that does not mean that they wouldn't have happened anyway. the medical regulator also reported brain blood clots in two people who'd had the pfizerjab, although without the unusual low platelet levels. some countries are restricting who they're giving the astrazeneca jab to.

the netherlands has announced it's not recommending it for people under 60. but the uk vaccine roll—out is continuing. the british medical regulator, along with the european medicines agency and the world health organization, say the benefits from vaccination far outweigh any potential risks. rebecca morelle, bbc news. a polish catholic church in south london has accused the police of "brutally" exceeding their powers by breaking up a good friday service. scotland yard says its officers told the congregation to leave christ the king in balham because they were in breach of covid regulations. some people, the force said, weren't wearing masks — and there was no social distancing. let's take a look at what happened when police offers interrupted the service. ladies and gentlemen, this gathering is unfortunately unlawful under the

coronavirus regulations we have currently. you are not allowed to meet inside with this many people under law. at this moment in time, you need to go home, failure to comply with this direction to leave and go to your home address ultimately could lead to you to be fined £200 or, if you fail to give your details, to being arrested. i suggest, although it is a good friday and i appreciate you would like to worship, that this gathering is unlawful. so please may you leave the building now. our religious affairs correspondent, harry farley, looked at the legality of the event a little earlier — and how the church responded to the police action. what we know is that police say they were called to reports of a large crowd queueing outside this church in south london yesterday afternoon. that's good friday in the christian calendar. they say that they found

a large number of people inside and that there is present, in their words, were clearly not socially distancing, and some were not wearing masks. they asked people to leave and, from the footage that we've seen online, the police made an announcement at the front of the church asking people to leave. they say are no fines were issued and the congregation complied. i think it's fair to say that the church has hit back quite strongly at what the police have said. they say that the police "brutally exceeded their powers" and they had no good reason for interrupting their service, which is one of the most important days in the christian calendar. they insist that all the government requirements were complied with and have demanded an explanation from the metropolitan police. the archbishop of suffolk has paid a visit to the parish to hear about what happened. they don't sort of criticise the police in their statement. they say that the archbishop has visited the parish and that the easter celebrations will be going ahead. the rest of the easter celebrations.

so, today being holy saturday in the christian calendar, tomorrow obviously easter sunday, they say that the services will go ahead. they do make the point that communal services are allowed under the coronavirus regulations and reiterate the fact that the church has made a complaint to the police. the headlines on bbc news... new rules for care home visits in england. two people — as well as babies and young children — will be allowed indoor visits from 12th april. a woman who died after being attacked by two dogs who got into her garden through a hole in the fence — has been named as lucille downer — a great—grandmother from the

west midlands. france has just entered its third national lockdown — non—essential shops and schools across the country are now shut, after a dramatic rise in coronavirus cases. hi, lizzie. manchester city showed little signs of rustiness. they showed little signs of rustiness after the international break, brushing aside third place leicester 2—0 to move 17 points clear at the top. jim lumsden reports. who could fill his estimable boots? the boss employs a straight face, saying we cannot afford to spend.

leicester inflicted a rare dumping on the league leaders at the end he had, despite having little possession. here, city again dominated the first half to no avail. a more threatening leicester in the second half, but the stalemate persisted. as so often, sergio aguero continued it unobserved. anyone can score in this team. benjamin mendy for one. sterling thought about it for a while, and it was finished off. west brom is still seven points from safety. in the late game, it is nights against seventh, arsenal beat

liverpool. brora rangers of the highland league stunned hearts in the second round of the scottish cup but their run is now over. they took the lead against league two side stranraer in round three today but succumbed in extra time 3—1. fraserburgh and formartine were also beaten — ending non—league interest in the competition. aberdeen and st mirren were amongst the premiership teams into round 4. celtic are currently playing falkirk. all of the scores can be found on the bbc sport website. the remodelled women's six nations is well under way. france kicked off againstr wales at 8. france lead 14—0, but earlier the defending champions england showed their absolute dominance with a 52—10 thumping of scotland. michael redford reports.

will that mean new champions as well? england have won the title of the last two years and they were sent dominant once again. the home side were very much in control. scotland had no answer. england soon had a bonus point and a moment to remember for briony, whose first appearance came two years ago. on her second appearance she scored a try, her injury nightmare finally binder. harlequins made that look too easy. it became six moments after the restart. scotland have not scored a point in their last two matches against england. hannah smith made sure they had something to celebrate here but it was just a fleeting moment as scotland were reduced to 1a.

the tournament may have changed this year but england's class certainly has not. we're into the knockout phase in european rugby. the chiefs came from 14—0 down at sandy park — with tom o'flaherty scoring one of the seven tries in a 117—25 win. two games in superleague this afternoon. hull fc have two wins from two after a 35—4 triumph over salford. australian half backjosh reynolds scored two of their five tries. it takes them second — behind st helens, only on points difference. catalan dragons are also unbeaten. they beat huddersfield giants by 20 points to 10. huddersfield are still without a win to start the new season. that's all the sport for now.

we'll have more for you at 9:15pm. president biden has expressed his sorrow and the flag at the white house has been lowered to half mast, following the murder of a police officer in the second attack on the us capitol in three months. william evans was killed when a car crashed into a security barrier before the driver approached officers with a knife. police then shot and killed the suspect. authorities said the attack did not appear to be terrorism—related. in germany, people are protesting against the way the government has been handling the pandemic and also the most recent lockdown restrictions. the country's president has just given a televised address warning of a crisis of trust in politics

linked to the pandemic. on the one hand, we got the president, who gave this address. admitted — president, who gave this address. admitted that the state had made mistakes — admitted that the state had made mistakes when it comes to the vaccine — mistakes when it comes to the vaccine roll—out, when it comes to testing. _ vaccine roll—out, when it comes to testing. and — vaccine roll—out, when it comes to testing, and really tapped into the port nude — testing, and really tapped into the port nude in the country. but really what _ port nude in the country. but really what he _ port nude in the country. but really what he was talking about is what is happening _ what he was talking about is what is happening in mainstream germany when it comes _ happening in mainstream germany when it comes to— happening in mainstream germany when it comes to the satisfaction with not enough restrictions, because when _ not enough restrictions, because when you — not enough restrictions, because when you look at the polls the majority — when you look at the polls the majority of people say the government has not acted quickly enough _ government has not acted quickly enough to— government has not acted quickly enough to lockdown. here, we are talking _ enough to lockdown. here, we are talking about people who either don't _ talking about people who either don't believe in the vaccine. they are not— don't believe in the vaccine. they are not protesting it is a slow vaccine — are not protesting it is a slow vaccine roll—out. some of them don't believe _ vaccine roll—out. some of them don't believe the _ vaccine roll—out. some of them don't believe the vaccine exists. some are against _ believe the vaccine exists. some are against the — believe the vaccine exists. some are against the german state. you've also got, — against the german state. you've also got, frankly, some people who are normat—

also got, frankly, some people who are normal voters but who are hacked off with _ are normal voters but who are hacked off with the _ are normal voters but who are hacked off with the situation. it is a very confused — off with the situation. it is a very confused situation in germany right now _ confused situation in germany right now you _ confused situation in germany right now. you have people on the streets you are _ now. you have people on the streets you are protesting because they don't _ you are protesting because they don't want any restrictions, they are a _ don't want any restrictions, they are a tiny— don't want any restrictions, they are a tiny minority. you have the poor— are a tiny minority. you have the poor mood — are a tiny minority. you have the poor mood in the country, and that reatiy— poor mood in the country, and that reatty is _ poor mood in the country, and that reatty is the — poor mood in the country, and that really is the majority of people. the majority of people don't agree with what— the majority of people don't agree with what the government is doing. they want— with what the government is doing. they want tougher restrictions because — they want tougher restrictions because they are worried about these rising _ because they are worried about these rising infection rates. quite a complicated picture to explain, in quite _ complicated picture to explain, in quite a _ complicated picture to explain, in quite a nuanced situation. either way, _ quite a nuanced situation. either way, it— quite a nuanced situation. either way, it is— quite a nuanced situation. either way, it is not good for the government because, as the president said today, _ government because, as the president said today, there is a lot of trust and we _ said today, there is a lot of trust and we are — said today, there is a lot of trust and we are seeing that in polling numbers — and we are seeing that in polling numbers. ., , ., ., . numbers. how is that all affecting the vaccination _ numbers. how is that all affecting the vaccination programme? - numbers. how is that all affecting the vaccination programme? at i numbers. how is that all affecting l the vaccination programme? at the moment, the vaccination programme? at the moment. it — the vaccination programme? at the moment. it is _ the vaccination programme? at the moment, it is slowly _ the vaccination programme? at the moment, it is slowly moving - the vaccination programme? at the i moment, it is slowly moving forward. we have _ moment, it is slowly moving forward. we have had — moment, it is slowly moving forward. we have had a few knock backs. we have talked — we have had a few knock backs. we have talked about the bad headlines

surrounding astrazeneca. last week, another— surrounding astrazeneca. last week, another blow to the astrazeneca rott-out, — another blow to the astrazeneca roll—out, which is part of the campaign _ roll—out, which is part of the campaign here in germany. first of all, campaign here in germany. first of all. peopte — campaign here in germany. first of all, people were found to have a very rare — all, people were found to have a very rare form of brain blood clot, which _ very rare form of brain blood clot, which some — very rare form of brain blood clot, which some scientists here do you think— which some scientists here do you think are — which some scientists here do you think are linked to the astrazeneca 'ab. think are linked to the astrazeneca jah now. — think are linked to the astrazeneca jab. now, astrazeneca is only allowed — jab. now, astrazeneca is only allowed for over 60—year—olds. that has, in _ allowed for over 60—year—olds. that has, in a _ allowed for over 60—year—olds. that has, in a way, — allowed for over 60—year—olds. that has, in a way, slow things down. the good _ has, in a way, slow things down. the good news, — has, in a way, slow things down. the good news, what we found over the past day _ good news, what we found over the past day or— good news, what we found over the past day or two, there were worries that att— past day or two, there were worries that all this — past day or two, there were worries that all this talk of astrazeneca with impact trust in that particular vaccine _ with impact trust in that particular vaccine. the opposite has happened. phone _ vaccine. the opposite has happened. phone tines — vaccine. the opposite has happened. phone lines have been overwhelmed by peopte _ phone lines have been overwhelmed by peopte over— phone lines have been overwhelmed by people over 60 who have been told that they _ people over 60 who have been told that they can now book an appointment to get a vaccine, and it seems, _ appointment to get a vaccine, and it seems, according to what we are seeing, — seems, according to what we are seeing, people are desperate to get a vaccine _ seeing, people are desperate to get a vaccine and many of them really do what astrazeneca as well. we are not seeing _ what astrazeneca as well. we are not seeing any _ what astrazeneca as well. we are not seeing any tipping over these bad headlines into vaccine hesitancy at

the moment, which is good news. the speech— the moment, which is good news. the speech that _ the moment, which is good news. the speech that the president gave, he tried to _ speech that the president gave, he tried to give a certain light at the end of— tried to give a certain light at the end of the — tried to give a certain light at the end of the tunnel, and said that over— end of the tunnel, and said that over the — end of the tunnel, and said that over the next few weeks, in april, we are _ over the next few weeks, in april, we are going to see a drastic increase _ we are going to see a drastic increase in the number of doses coming — increase in the number of doses coming to— increase in the number of doses coming to germany. that is something angeta _ coming to germany. that is something angela merkel has also been talking about _ angela merkel has also been talking about if— angela merkel has also been talking about. if that does happen, and a month's— about. if that does happen, and a month's time we could be looking at a very— month's time we could be looking at a very different mood in the country. _ a very different mood in the country, because the vaccine rott-out _ country, because the vaccine roll—out should hopefully have increased and a lot more people will have been— increased and a lot more people will have been vaccinated. if that is the case: _ have been vaccinated. if that is the case, the _ have been vaccinated. if that is the case, the situation will change drastically here. the problem is, if there _ drastically here. the problem is, if there is— drastically here. the problem is, if there is another hitch, that will impact — there is another hitch, that will impact mood even more severely. when you talk— impact mood even more severely. when you talk to _ impact mood even more severely. when you talk to people, when you look at the potting _ you talk to people, when you look at the polling numbers, the mood is pretty— the polling numbers, the mood is pretty poor right now. that is all connected — pretty poor right now. that is all connected to the vaccine roll—out. it connected to the vaccine roll—out. it needs— connected to the vaccine roll—out. it needs to — connected to the vaccine roll—out. it needs to speed up. if that does happen, — it needs to speed up. if that does happen, things could change quickly for the _ happen, things could change quickly for the better. in france — a third national lockdown has begun this evening,

after the number of covid cases rose dramatically over the past two months. non—essential shops will close and schools will be shut for three or four weeks over the easter break. and anyone travelling will need to justify a journey that takes them more than six miles from home. round three of the great national lockdown, and the same measures which have applied here in paris and other covid hotspots for the last two weeks will be extended across the country. now, we're in paris, we're on the champs—elysees, and quite evidently, it's not lockdown as you might conventionally understand the term. we're not literally locked down in our homes. it's a much looser affair than the original lockdown a year ago. we can go out as long as we don't go further than ten kilometres away, we don't have to have a piece of paper to show the police any more. nonetheless, non—essential shops are shut, schools are shut, that is a big change, and it is going to mean a lot

of adjustment for families. and we can't travel outside our region. there is actually a window of opportunity this weekend when you can go to your country house, if you have one, and a lot of people are going to be using that to get out of the city today and tomorrow. but for the next four weeks, if you get out of the city, wherever you are, you stay there, and that's the lockdown. it is a psychological pressure that people are feeling, the sense that a year on, exactly a year on, we are just back to where we began before, and that is difficult, and people are feeling the stress. the difference now, of course, is that we're being reassured that help is coming — get through april, is what macron said, and then we will see the light at the end of the tunnel. the vaccination programme is advancing. people want to believe that, they really are trying very hard to believe that, and, well, let's all hope it comes true.

infections are also on the rise in italy — where a three—day national lockdown has come into force. the whole of the country becomes a covid—19"red zone", until the 5th of april. it means nonessential shops will be shut, restaurants and bars will not be able to serve customers and people have to stay at home except for work, health or other essential reasons. for more on this, let's speak to dr ilaria capua, virologist and director of the one health center of excellence at the university of florida. dr capua was formerly a member of the italian parliament. good evening, i thank you for joining us. firstly, why has italy seen this third wave?— joining us. firstly, why has italy seen this third wave? well, there is active viral circulation. _ seen this third wave? well, there is active viral circulation. we - seen this third wave? well, there is active viral circulation. we just - active viral circulation. we just heard — active viral circulation. we just heard about france, and italy is in a similar— heard about france, and italy is in a similar situation. we do have a stable _ a similar situation. we do have a stable number of deaths, but the number— stable number of deaths, but the number of— stable number of deaths, but the number of infections is on the rise.

certainty, _ number of infections is on the rise. certainly, the acceleration of the vaccination campaign is going to change — vaccination campaign is going to change things. as soon as we are able _ change things. as soon as we are able to— change things. as soon as we are able to protect our elderly people. a three _ able to protect our elderly people. a three day lockdown. that is not much, is it? will it really have that much of an impact further down the line? ~ ., , the line? well, the three day lockdown _ the line? well, the three day lockdown is _ the line? well, the three day lockdown is linked _ the line? well, the three day lockdown is linked to - the line? well, the three day lockdown is linked to the - the line? well, the three day i lockdown is linked to the easter celebrations and to the fact that families— celebrations and to the fact that families like to gather on easter monday— families like to gather on easter monday as well. i would like to say that the _ monday as well. i would like to say that the vaccination campaign is now progressing steadily and well, and so i progressing steadily and well, and so i think— progressing steadily and well, and so i think it will be a matter of a couple _ so i think it will be a matter of a couple of— so i think it will be a matter of a couple of weeks and italian deaths will finally start to drop, exactly as they — will finally start to drop, exactly as they have done in the uk. italy,t as they have done in the uk. italy does have — as they have done in the uk. italy does have a _ as they have done in the uk. itaiy does have a problem, though, with vaccination uptake, particularly amongst doctors and nurses? and that really must erode trust. and there

have been these many outbreaks in hospitals and care homes. what is being done to fix that? there is a strong tradition, isn't there, of anti—vaccination uptake in the country? i anti-vaccination uptake in the count ? ., �* anti-vaccination uptake in the count? ., ., , country? i wouldn't say that these are big numbers. _ country? i wouldn't say that these are big numbers. these _ country? i wouldn't say that these are big numbers. these are - country? i wouldn't say that these are big numbers. these are small| are big numbers. these are small numbers — are big numbers. these are small numbers. individuals, small groups of people. — numbers. individuals, small groups of people, and i think that the new government has been very clear in saying _ government has been very clear in saying that, — government has been very clear in saying that, if you do not get a vaccine, — saying that, if you do not get a vaccine, you cannot work in a health care setting — vaccine, you cannot work in a health care setting. i think this will be resolved — care setting. i think this will be resolved very fast. do care setting. i think this will be resolved very fast.— care setting. i think this will be resolved very fast. do you think the threat of suspension _ resolved very fast. do you think the threat of suspension without - resolved very fast. do you think the threat of suspension without a - resolved very fast. do you think the | threat of suspension without a years pay will sort that out and focus the minds of those doctors and nurses refusing to take the vaccination? because that is what has been proposed. i because that is what has been promised-— because that is what has been ro osed. ~' ., proposed. i think we would never send a firefighter _ proposed. i think we would never send a firefighter out _ proposed. i think we would never send a firefighter out to - proposed. i think we would never send a firefighter out to fight - send a firefighter out to fight without — send a firefighter out to fight without his suit, right? and i think this is— without his suit, right? and i think this is the — without his suit, right? and i think this is the same that we should apply—

this is the same that we should apply to — this is the same that we should apply to our doctors. it is to protect— apply to our doctors. it is to protect them, but to protect other patients— protect them, but to protect other patients as well. i am very optimistic that this will change soon — optimistic that this will change soon. , ., ., ., ., soon. 0k, dr ilaria capua, we have run out soon. ok, dr ilaria capua, we have run out of— soon. 0k, dr ilaria capua, we have run out of time. _ soon. ok, dr ilaria capua, we have run out of time. thank— soon. 0k, dr ilaria capua, we have run out of time. thank you - soon. 0k, dr ilaria capua, we have run out of time. thank you very - soon. 0k, dr ilaria capua, we have i run out of time. thank you very much indeed. the mummies of 22 ancient egyptian rulers are being taken through the streets of cairo in an historic procession, to be homed in a new museum in the south of the city. crowds are witnessing the lavish "pharaohs' golden parade" of 18 kings and four queens being transported in gold coffins, amid great fanfare, in chronological order of their reigns. security has been tight, befitting of the pharaohs' royal blood and status as national treasures.

dr salima ikram, professor of egyptology at the american university in cairo, explained why this is such an important moment. i think, well, it's two reasons. one, of course, it emphasises national pride. we are seeing the last kings of egypt travelling through their capital city. and this gives everyone a chance to pay them their respects. but also, it's very important in terms of the economic future of egypt, because this also is related to tourism, and hopefully once corona is over, the pharaohs will be a draw for more tourists to come and visit egypt, and also raise awareness with the egyptians that they too can go and learn more about their history in this new museum. the reason that the royalty is being moved is that, in fact, several years ago, a plan was made that this new museum of egyptian civilisation would host them in a better, sort of, environment — more climate controlled, more space and with a new concept behind the display,

so that the mummies would have more individual cases,