PARIS: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said in a statement on Twitter that the lighting on the Eiffel Tower would be turned off on Thursday night in honour of Queen Elizabeth.
I extended Parisians' deep sorrow and saddeness to the ambassador of UK, @MennaRawlings. Tonight in tribute to the queen Elizabeth II the Eiffel tower will be turned off.#QueenElizabeth ð¬ð§
Hidalgo said she had ensured British Ambassador Menna Rawlings of the deep sympathy and support of Paris for the people of the United Kingdom.
"Tonight, the Eiffel Tower lights will be switched off in hommage to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," Hidalgo said.
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