The Coco Chanel logo is embossed on Westminster's Lampposts.
If you wander around the City of Westminster you may have spotted lampposts with an embossed logo that looks remarkably like the Chanel logo.
The French fashion designer Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel had a love affair with Hugh Grosvenor, the 2nd Duke of Westminster, for a decade-or-so in the 1920s-1930s. To prove his love for her he had her initials embossed in gold on lampposts, all around Westminster, along with a stylised 'W' which represented the Duke of Westminster.
So, is this true?
Well, no. The lampposts weren't installed until the 1950s, and while the 'W' does indeed stand for Westminster, the 'CC' stands for County Council.
There are no flowers in Green Park because of a cheating King.
Green Park was established in the 17th century during the reign of King Charles II and, unlike the rest of the Royal Parks, has no formal flower beds. In fact it consists of grass, trees, paths and the odd monument. But it was very different when it was created.
