On August 21, the town of Le Touquet in northern France received the monarch's approval, as confirmed by its municipal administration, BBC news has reported.
Tuque-Paris-Plage Airport will now bear the name Queen Elizabeth II Le Touquet-Paris-Plage Airport.
Local authorities explained that, as a sign of reverence towards the "Esteemed Queen," the destination will also be acknowledged as the "most British of French resorts."
While the official inauguration date remains pending, this development follows a proposal made to the British monarchy merely six days after the demise of the queen on September 8th last year. Le Touquet officials cited an additional motive behind this choice - a tribute to the late queen's uncle, Edward VIII. Historical accounts reveal that he frequented the resort for equestrian pursuits and yacht voyages along the sandy shores, often accompanied by his niece prior to her ascendancy to the throne.
Le Touquet's municipal administration highlighted that King Charles III's acceptance of the mayor's proposal underpins the strategic goal of positioning Le Touquet as the preeminent "British haven" among French resorts.
Dating back to the 1930s, the airport was initially designed to extend a warm welcome to British visitors seeking solace in the coastal town, a mere hour's drive from Calais. Notably, even President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, Brigitte, maintain a holiday residence in the vicinity.
With optimism, local authorities anticipate that the airport's rechristening will bolster the rapport between the locality and the United Kingdom, thereby fostering a hospitable gateway for tourist flights traversing the English Channel.
In the upcoming month, Le Touquet is slated to host the England rugby team during their participation in the Rugby World Cup, a prestigious event hosted by France.
For insights on this renaming initiative, inquiries have been dispatched to Buckingham Palace and the Cabinet Office.
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