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  • On Monday, soldiers from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment rode their horses into the sea in Holkham, Norfolk. The regiment has released half of its ranks to the county for summer camp, during which the horses take a break from ceremonial duties. Getty Images
    On Monday, soldiers from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment rode their horses into the sea in Holkham, Norfolk. The regiment has released half of its ranks to the county for summer camp, during which the horses take a break from ceremonial duties. Getty Images
  • Protesters slowed the traffic down on the A64 during a fuel price protest in York on Monday. Prices for petrol and diesel have risen steadily this year as the price of oil has climbed, due to post-pandemic demand and sanctions against Russia. Getty Images
    Protesters slowed the traffic down on the A64 during a fuel price protest in York on Monday. Prices for petrol and diesel have risen steadily this year as the price of oil has climbed, due to post-pandemic demand and sanctions against Russia. Getty Images
  • Visitors enjoyed the 'superbloom' of flowers in the moat area at the Tower of London on Monday, planted in honour of the Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee year. Getty Images
    Visitors enjoyed the 'superbloom' of flowers in the moat area at the Tower of London on Monday, planted in honour of the Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee year. Getty Images
  • Artist Sean Corcoran displayed a piece of sand art on the beach at Tyninghame, East Lothian, during the European Land Art Festival on Monday. PA
    Artist Sean Corcoran displayed a piece of sand art on the beach at Tyninghame, East Lothian, during the European Land Art Festival on Monday. PA
  • On Tuesday, the Cool Britannia: Britain in the 1990s exhibition opened at Goole Museum. It explores the social, cultural, political and technological landmarks of the last decade of the 20th century. PA
    On Tuesday, the Cool Britannia: Britain in the 1990s exhibition opened at Goole Museum. It explores the social, cultural, political and technological landmarks of the last decade of the 20th century. PA
  • On Wednesday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was pictured leaving Number 10 to attend Prime Minister's Questions in London. Mr Johnson was under heavy pressure to leave his role, while more than 50 members of his own party resigned. Tim Hammond / No 10 Downing Street
    On Wednesday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was pictured leaving Number 10 to attend Prime Minister's Questions in London. Mr Johnson was under heavy pressure to leave his role, while more than 50 members of his own party resigned. Tim Hammond / No 10 Downing Street
  • New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi poses outside the Treasury in Westminster on Wednesday, replacing Rishi Sunak who had resigned from the post the previous day. PA
    New Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi poses outside the Treasury in Westminster on Wednesday, replacing Rishi Sunak who had resigned from the post the previous day. PA
  • Queen Elizabeth's coronation dress went on display at Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation on Wednesday, a special exhibition at St George's Hall and the Lantern Lobby of Windsor Castle. PA
    Queen Elizabeth's coronation dress went on display at Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation on Wednesday, a special exhibition at St George's Hall and the Lantern Lobby of Windsor Castle. PA
  • Boxer Kubrat Pulev warmed up for his fight against Derek Chisora with an outdoor workout session near Tower Bridge in London on Wednesday. Getty Images
    Boxer Kubrat Pulev warmed up for his fight against Derek Chisora with an outdoor workout session near Tower Bridge in London on Wednesday. Getty Images
  • Prince William played in a charity polo match on Wednesday, at Guards Polo Club in Windsor, raising funds and awareness for 10 charities supported by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. PA
    Prince William played in a charity polo match on Wednesday, at Guards Polo Club in Windsor, raising funds and awareness for 10 charities supported by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. PA
  • The opening ceremony of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 football tournament in Manchester took place on Wednesday evening. AFP
    The opening ceremony of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 football tournament in Manchester took place on Wednesday evening. AFP
  • On Thursday afternoon, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson succumbed to intense pressure and announced his resignation outside No 10 Downing Street in London. Reuters
    On Thursday afternoon, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson succumbed to intense pressure and announced his resignation outside No 10 Downing Street in London. Reuters
  • Mr Johnson said he was 'immensely proud of the achievements of this government', from getting Brexit done to getting the UK through the pandemic, and leading the West in standing up to Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine. Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street
    Mr Johnson said he was 'immensely proud of the achievements of this government', from getting Brexit done to getting the UK through the pandemic, and leading the West in standing up to Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine. Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street
  • Beekeeper Joe Priestley tended to the rooftop apiary at Ripon Cathedral, North Yorkshire, on Thursday. PA
    Beekeeper Joe Priestley tended to the rooftop apiary at Ripon Cathedral, North Yorkshire, on Thursday. PA
  • On Friday, a group of people, including a child, thought to be migrants were brought ashore to Dover, Kent, after being intercepted in a small boat in the English Channel. PA
    On Friday, a group of people, including a child, thought to be migrants were brought ashore to Dover, Kent, after being intercepted in a small boat in the English Channel. PA

The UK week in pictures: Boris resigns, fuel protests, and Queen Elizabeth II's dress

'The National' selects the most striking photos from across Britain

The National

July 08, 2022

Updated: July 08, 2022, 12:03 PM