Love In The Air! Man Proposes Atop New York's Empire State Building, She Says 'Yes' | Watch

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Love In The Air! Man Proposes Atop New York's Empire State Building, She Says 'Yes' | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 01, 2026, 23:20

Love In The Air! Man Proposes Atop New York's Empire State Building, She Says 'Yes' | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 01, 2026, 23:20 IST A couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building, approximately 1,454 feet above the ground. Moments later, the man got down on one knee and proposed. Rapid Read The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon when the couple climbed to the top of the building's spire, approximately 1,454 feet above the ground. (Photos: X) Love was literally in the air in New York as a dramatic marriage proposal unfolded atop the iconic Empire State Building after two masked climbers scaled the skyscraper’s spire and unfurled a black banner carrying a message of peace. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon when the couple climbed to the top of the building’s spire, approximately 1,454 feet above the ground. Moments later, the man got down on one knee and proposed. The woman accepted, and the couple embraced, kissed and celebrated the moment high above the city skyline. She was later seen taking a selfie while wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring.

The black banner displayed by the couple read: “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace." BREAKING: Two people have climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City, holding a banner from the skyscraper’s antenna reading, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace."As of now it’s unclear how the pair reached the top of the… pic.twitter.com/rUPZ6nc1eK — Fox News (@FoxNews) July 1, 2026 The spectacle drew the attention of onlookers as well as authorities. According to reports, nearly 40 officers from the New York Police Department (NYPD) responded to the scene. The pair later appeared to remove the banner before climbing down to a lower platform. It remains unclear how the couple managed to access the top of the Empire State Building’s spire. Authorities have not disclosed whether they gained authorised access or illegally climbed the structure. Police were working to safely bring them down from the spire. How Internet Reacted The proposal quickly went viral on social media, with many praising the romantic gesture while others questioned how the climbers managed to reach one of New York City’s most recognisable landmarks.

One user on X wrote, “A couple just climbed to the top of the spire of the Empire State Building, held a banner that said ‘When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, the world will know peace,’ and then as they came down the dude proposed. Romance is alive and well." A couple just climbed to the top of the spire of the empire state building, held a banner that said “when the power of love is stronger than the love of power, the world will know peace", and then as they came down the dude PROPOSED. romance is alive and well.— winni (@scaryballsac) July 1, 2026 Another user commented, “A proposal on top of the Empire State Building And they might be have a jail cell wedding,, and who ever let them climb this building should also be spending time in jail,,, oh wait TRUMP FIRED ALOT OF OUR SECURITY PEOPLE THAT KEEP US SAFE" Under New York City’s anti-climbing ordinance, climbing buildings taller than 50 feet without authorisation is prohibited. Violators can face substantial fines and up to one year in prison.