Two people unfold banner atop Empire State Building in apparent marriage proposal stunt

Sign displaying message of peace was seen on the New York landmark after two people climbed to top of the skyscraper

An elaborate apparent marriage proposal unfolded atop the Empire State Building’s spire on Wednesday – above the level where the general public are permitted to go – after two people climbed to the pinnacle of the New York City landmark.

The two people, both wearing black clothing and who appeared to be masked, also unfurled a large black banner at the top of the iconic skyscraper with the words: “When the power of love beats the love of power the ‌world knows peace.”