The Shard opening: In pictures

Laser show opens the Shard

Europe's tallest building, the Shard, is officially opened with a spectacular laser show high above central London.

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The Shard is officially unveiled with a spectacular laser show Credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

The Shard is Europe's tallest building Credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

St Paul's Cathedral is dwarfed by comparison to The Shard Credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Work on the inside of The Shard is expected to continue into 2013 Credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Spectators watch the laser show from Parliament Hill Credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Last updated Sat 19 Jul 2014

Shard laser show opens Europe's tallest building

Europe's tallest building has been officially unveiled in central London with a spectacular laser show across the capital.
The Shard: Europe's tallest building set for opening

Europe's tallest building, the Shard, will be officially opened later with a spectacular laser show high above central London.