In Pictures: Christmas tree lights up Trafalgar Square
Crowds gathered in central London as the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights were switched on.
The tree was installed earlier in the week.
The Norwegian 🎄in Trafalgar Square is a symbol of friendship between our two countries – past, present & future – a symbol of hope and unity for young & old. Merry Christmas and God Jul! @trafalgartree@CityWestminster@Oslokommune@UKinNorway#MerryChristmaspic.twitter.com/aemNOIZ2J6
— Mona Juul (@mona_juul) December 6, 2018
Merry Christmas to our friends in #Norway 🇳🇴 and across the world 🌍 pic.twitter.com/RoiipYeKdp
— Trafalgar Square Tree (@trafalgartree) December 6, 2018
Meanwhile, not too far away, Prime Minister Theresa May switched on the Christmas tree lights in Downing Street.