A central Paris flower market has been renamed to honour Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, marking the end of her three-day visit to France for the 70th commemoration of D-Day, reports RFI.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh toured the market, which is now known as Marche aux Fleurs – Reine Elizabeth II, accompanied by French President François Hollande and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.
Hundreds of well-wishers cheered "Vive la Reine" near Paris’ City Hall before crossing over the Seine to rename the flower market.
"We know of your Majesty's fondness for Paris," said Hidalgo. "You have secured the affection of the French...and Parisians."
The 88-year old Queen unveiled a street sign and a plaque bearing her name in the market, a place she visited during her first trip to France in 1948 as a princess.
Read more of this report from RFI.