Theresa May Becomes Prime Minister, In Pictures

    David Cameron has stepped down after six years in power, the former home secretary Theresa May has become Britain's second female prime minister.

    Dawn breaks on parliament on 13 July as home secretary Theresa May prepares to walk into Downing Street as prime minister.

    David Cameron leaves 10 Downing Street to attend his final Prime Minister's Questions as PM.

    A van arrives helping Theresa May to move in.

    Larry, the Downing Street cat, prowls outside the door.

    The media wait outside Downing Street as the day develops.

    George Osborne leaves 11 Downing Street, perhaps for the final time as chancellor.

    David Cameron speaks during his last Prime Minister's Questions.

    Theresa May looks on during PMQs.

    Television broadcasters from around the world set up cameras on College Green opposite the Houses of Parliament.

    A courier delivers a bouquet of flowers to Downing Street.

    Members of the public wait outside Downing Street.

    Some protestors dressed as Theresa May.

    Prime Minister David Cameron, accompanied by his family, speaks as he leaves Downing Street for the last time.

    Theresa May and her husband Philip John, arrive at Buckingham Palace, London, for an audience with Queen Elizabeth II.

    Queen Elizabeth II welcomes Theresa May at the start of an audience in Buckingham Palace, London, where she invited the former Home Secretary to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

    People watch from the windows as newly appointed British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives at 10 Downing Street.

    New Prime Minister Theresa May arrives with her husband Philip at Downing Street.

    Prime Minister Theresa May speaks outside 10 Downing Street.


    Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Philip John May wave outside the door of 10 Downing Street.

    Prime Minister Theresa May's leopard-print shoes.

    Staff clap as new Prime Minister Theresa May walks into 10 Downing Street.