The Queen was paid the ultimate compliment by the people of Paris on Saturday when a flower market was named after her to reflect the “enormous affection” the French have for her.
In the city that executed France’s own monarch in 1793, the unlikely cry of “Long Live the Queen!” echoed around what is now known as the Queen Elizabeth II Flower Market.
Her Majesty received the honour from the city’s Mayor, Anne Hidalgo, on the final day of her State visit to France.
“This reflects the enormous affection of Parisians,” said Ms Hidalgo.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were clearly moved by Ms Hidalgo’s gesture in the square near Notre Dame Cathedral.
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