Greek American singer Kelly Clarkson has been barred from taking a ring – that once belonged to classical author Jane Austen – out of the UK, prompting the call of hypocrisy from Greeks of the diaspora.
The ring – purchased for more than £150,000 – has sparked outrage due to the UK government’s stance on this historical artefact, but their unwillingness to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece.
The 31-year-old singer was told she cannot take the item out of Britain and back to her native Texas because it is a ‘national treasure’. Miss Clarkson, the first winner of talent show American Idol and self-proclaimed history nerd, saw off seven bidders in an auction at Sotheby’s last year for the gold and turquoise ring.
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Clarkson banned from taking ring out of UK
Greek American singer Kelly Clarkson has been barred from taking Jane Austen’s out of the UK, prompting the call of hypocrisy from Greeks of the diaspora