The UK week in pictures: Kwasi Kwarteng sacked, Prince William boxes, and Ai-Da

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

On Monday these geese were spotted crossing the road in front of Buckingham Palace, London. Reuters

British Prime Minister Liz Truss with members of the England women's football team and the European Championship trophy at the Lensbury Resort, Teddington, on Monday, after their Euro 2022 victory in July. PA

Horses returning from early morning gallops at Sam Drinkwater's Granary Stables in Strensham, Worcestershire on Tuesday. PA

A Henry VIII impersonator in a VR headset on Tuesday joined other invited guests to travel by boat to lay 500 roses at the site where the wreck of the 'Mary Rose' was found, to mark the 40th anniversary of the raising of the ship in Portsmouth. PA

Artist Damien Hirst took part in the burning of his artworks at Newport Street Gallery on Tuesday in London. Over the course of Frieze week, Hirst will burn more than 4,851 physical artworks. Getty Images

An installation of a 'Trees For Life' Covid-19 memorial at Westminster Abbey in London on Tuesday, before a service to honour the bravery and dedication of those who served the nation during the pandemic and to remember all who died. Getty Images

Ai-Da, the world's first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist, appeared at the House of Lords in London on Tuesday. The robot delivered her maiden speech to members of the Lords Communications and Digital Committee. Getty Images

Ukrainian soldiers took part in a combat training course with the UK armed forces near Durrington in southern England on Tuesday. AFP

On Wednesday, activists from Just Stop Oil blocked a road close to Downing Street, in London. Reuters

Liz Truss during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in London on Wednesday, with pressure mounting on her because of the UK's economic crisis. AFP

A blaze of autumnal colours lit in Coventry on Wednesday as the change of season takes hold across the country. PA

On Thursday, Britain's King Charles III reopened the Burrell Collection at Pollok Country Park in Glasgow, Scotland, after a six-year refurbishment process. AFP

The installation 'Mount Recyclemore', which depicts world leaders' heads made from recycled rubbish, was dismantled on Thursday ahead of International E-waste Day. The sculpture was made by the Mutoid Waste Company and displayed during the G7 Summit in Cornwall in 2021. Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Prince William, Prince of Wales spars with Joshua Jones as he attends the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Coach Core at Copper Box Arena on October 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Heathcliff O'Malley - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

Thursday evening was the first day of Light Night Leeds, the UK's largest annual arts and light festival. PA

On Friday morning the Flying Scotsman joined the Azuma train, reflecting the past and present trains of London North Eastern Railway at King's Cross Station. The famous train is celebrating its centenary. PA

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng leaves 11 Downing Street in London on Friday. Mr Kwarteng left his role as chancellor after turmoil in the economic markets following his mini budget. EPA

Just Stop Oil protesters threw tinned soup at Vincent Van Gogh's famous 1888 work 'Sunflowers' at the National Gallery in London on Friday. They wrote: 'Is art worth more than life? More than food? More than justice?' PA