The colour purple is synonymous with royalty and played a central part in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year.
Telford & Wrekin Council's Southwater One building to be lit up in purple
Telford & Wrekin Council announced the building will be lit up in purple this week as a mark of respect for the late monarch. Coupled with the lowering of the Union flags to half-mast, the purple illumination will remain in place until after the period of national mourning. Telford & Wrekin Council tweeted:"As a mark of respect for HM Queen Elizabeth II we’re lighting up Southwater One in purple during this time of national mourning, as well as lowering Union flags to half-mast, until after The Queen’s funeral next Monday."
As a mark of respect for HM Queen Elizabeth II we’re lighting up Southwater One in purple during this time of national mourning, as well as lowering Union flags to half-mast, until after The Queen’s funeral next Monday.
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