From 'Dirty Bertie' to Elizabeth II: The British monarchy's mark on Paris

1 May 2023 at 9:06 am

As the UK prepares to celebrate King Charles III's coronation, we focus on the love affair between the British royal family and Paris, which has been both long and reciprocal. A series of landmarks are dedicated to British monarchs in the capital, such as Avenue Victoria – named after Queen Victoria, who in 1855 made the first state visit to Paris in over 400 years. In 1918, George V Avenue was renamed in honour of the British king for recognition of his role as monarch during World War I.

In this edition, we take you on a royal tour of Paris with author Stephen Clarke. We see how a whole district of the Opéra Garnier area was a favorite for "playboy prince" Edward VII and why the Parisian flower market was renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.