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  • Members of the Druid Order performed a ritual during a celebration of the spring equinox at Tower Hill in London on Monday. Getty
    Members of the Druid Order performed a ritual during a celebration of the spring equinox at Tower Hill in London on Monday. Getty
  • Kate, Princess of Wales, left, and NatWest chief executive Alison Rose at the bank's headquarters, where the princess hosted a meeting of new Business Taskforce for Early Childhood on Tuesday. Getty
    Kate, Princess of Wales, left, and NatWest chief executive Alison Rose at the bank's headquarters, where the princess hosted a meeting of new Business Taskforce for Early Childhood on Tuesday. Getty
  • Scottish National Party leadership candidate Humza Yousaf met children from the Willow Den Nursery School at the launch of 'Football for All' in Edinburgh on Tuesday. PA
    Scottish National Party leadership candidate Humza Yousaf met children from the Willow Den Nursery School at the launch of 'Football for All' in Edinburgh on Tuesday. PA
  • On Wednesday, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced questioning from the Privileges Committee regarding claims that he misled parliament over the 'partygate' row. AP
    On Wednesday, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced questioning from the Privileges Committee regarding claims that he misled parliament over the 'partygate' row. AP
  • A protester outside Downing Street in London on Wednesday during Mr Johnson's appearance before the Privileges Committee. AP
    A protester outside Downing Street in London on Wednesday during Mr Johnson's appearance before the Privileges Committee. AP
  • Surfers and kayakers rode the Severn Bore in Gloucestershire on Wednesday. The bore, a large wave, is formed in the estuary of the river Severn. PA
    Surfers and kayakers rode the Severn Bore in Gloucestershire on Wednesday. The bore, a large wave, is formed in the estuary of the river Severn. PA
  • The Petrel at Imperial Dock in Leith in Scotland, which on Wednesday became dislodged from its holding and partially toppled over injuring 25 people. AP
    The Petrel at Imperial Dock in Leith in Scotland, which on Wednesday became dislodged from its holding and partially toppled over injuring 25 people. AP
  • Cherry blossoms were seen in the Oozells Square in central Birmingham on Wednesday. PA
    Cherry blossoms were seen in the Oozells Square in central Birmingham on Wednesday. PA
  • The troopers of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment during the annual inspection of the Major General of the Household Division in Hyde Park on Wednesday. PA
    The troopers of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment during the annual inspection of the Major General of the Household Division in Hyde Park on Wednesday. PA
  • The Milky Way was visible early on Thursday over Bamburgh Lighthouse in Northumberland. PA
    The Milky Way was visible early on Thursday over Bamburgh Lighthouse in Northumberland. PA
  • Westminster Abbey announced on Thursday that visitors are to be allowed to stand in socks for the first time in the exact spot where King Charles III will be crowned in May. PA
    Westminster Abbey announced on Thursday that visitors are to be allowed to stand in socks for the first time in the exact spot where King Charles III will be crowned in May. PA
  • Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon spoke to the media after her last First Minster's Questions on Thursday at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. PA
    Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon spoke to the media after her last First Minster's Questions on Thursday at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. PA
  • Lights celebrating the Muslim festival of ramadan are displayed in the West End of London, Britain 23 March 2023. London's first ever celebratory Ramadan lights have been installed in Piccadilly Circus featuring 30,000 sustainable lights. The initiative was led by non-profit organisation Ramadan Lights UK. The West End area will be lit up for the month of Ramadan. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights. EPA / NEIL HALL
    Lights celebrating the Muslim festival of ramadan are displayed in the West End of London, Britain 23 March 2023. London's first ever celebratory Ramadan lights have been installed in Piccadilly Circus featuring 30,000 sustainable lights. The initiative was led by non-profit organisation Ramadan Lights UK. The West End area will be lit up for the month of Ramadan. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights. EPA / NEIL HALL
  • A fan dressed in a Homer Simpson costume attended the Premier League Darts in Newcastle on Thursday evening. Action Images
    A fan dressed in a Homer Simpson costume attended the Premier League Darts in Newcastle on Thursday evening. Action Images
  • On Friday morning demonstrators arranged the word 'Democracy' as they protested against the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to London. Reuters
    On Friday morning demonstrators arranged the word 'Democracy' as they protested against the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to London. Reuters

The UK week in pictures: Ramadan lights, Boris Johnson grilled and the Milky Way

The National selects the most captivating photos from across Britain

The National

March 24, 2023

Updated: March 24, 2023, 1:02 PM