London’s Major Landmarks Light Up With Colours Of The Belgian Flag

Georgie Jones • 24 March, 2016

On the evening of Wednesday 23rd March, London’s major landmarks were lit up in the colours of the Belgian national flag as a mark of solidarity following the Brussels terror attack earlier this week.

The National Gallery last night #prayfortheworld

A photo posted by Secret London (@secret.london) on Mar 24, 2016 at 7:03am PDT

The National Gallery, Tower Bridge, London Eye, National Gallery and the fountains at Trafalgar Square were all shiningred, yellow and black.

This afternoon, a 5-metre Belgian flag will be displaced on the central staircase in Trafalgar Square. Between 6pm and 10pm, people will be able to visit, leave flowers and light candles as a way of showing their respect to victims of the terror attacks.

London in solidarity w/Brussels and the Belgian people tonight… the National Gallery & Tower Bridge illuminated pic.twitter.com/iQjGVrT9vQ

— Boris Johnson (@MayorofLondon) 23 March 2016

#london

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Tags: belgium, brussels, landmarks