Illuminations On The Occasion Of The Proclaimation Of Peace The House is that of M.Otto, the French Minister, in Portman Square. The word "Concord" formed part of the original design; it is indicative of the temper of the times that the crowd read this as a veiled suggestion that England had been "Conquered," The French Minister wisely substituted "Amity," and in response to renewed clamours, added a crown above "G.R."