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For decades Britain's discontent over its European Union (EU) membership has simmered on, but then came the June referendum.

Nationalism surfaced and Britain's voted to leave the EU.

Brexit as it became known sent shockwaves through money markets and governments around the world.

STORY-LINE:

In the weeks running up to referendum judgement day, the British were busy with a little soul searching.

Mulling over their shared history, the country's pride in their democracy and heritage.

It was a year when Queen Elizabeth celebrated being the longest reigning UK monarch and the country celebrated her ninetieth birthday.

The pomp and ceremony from her recent jubilee were still a source of pride and were reminiscent of the heydays when London style was considered to be world leading.

In the 1960's British fashion and British pop were riding high.

That sense of being at the vanguard of style has continued, according to Robert Johnston the Fashion Director of GQ Magazine: "You also think street scene, you think east London, you think hipsters, you think the most vibrant street fashion possibly in the world."

Author Iain Aitch explained how a variety of heritages were now mixed up, making Britishness a more complex idea to communicate: "Everyone might say a Sunday roast or fish and chips, that's a quintessentially British meal, but then suddenly everyone says it's chicken tikka masala."

But it wasn't this hipster, Brick Lane art and curry house side of Britain that won the vote.

The referendum on June 23rd was to signal the start of a long debate.

Britons for the first time had to absorb what being outside of the EU looked like.

Britain joined what was then called the European Economic Community in January 1973.

This was ratified by a referendum in 1975 with a resounding 67% majority.

By the seventies, Britain was beset by strikes and disgruntled union workers.

Traditional industries such as manufacturing and coal were in decline in the mid seventies.

Unemployment exceeded one million for the first time in March 1975. By the August that figure had increased to 1.25 million.

Some 83,000 immigrants were living in the UK by 1975, mostly from the Commonwealth.

According to Migration Watch UK for the year ending December 2015, net migration to the UK was 333,000.

And the lady had yet to turn. Margaret Thatcher MP (then leader of the opposition) campaigned to stay in the European Economic Community.

Later as prime minister between 1979 and 1990, Thatcher was known for her tough line with Brussels, especially during negotiations for the Maastrict Treaty in 1992.

The city of Maastrict is the home of the treaty which created the EU.

As summer arrived, businesses, leading universities and research establishments were beginning to assess the impact of Brexit.

For science and medicine, concerns were two fold.

Britain had attracted thousands of top researchers as well as billions of Euros in grants.

They went into research like this at Kings College London.

This project is a multidisciplinary look at the potential causes and effects of autism. It's a long term project which is linked to other studies across Europe.

Doctors and scientists aren't worried about losing cash in the short term, but falling behind in the knowledge race in the long term, especially as Britain has sought to place itself as a central base for the new industrial technologies.

The other fear is losing the brains which have been drawn to British research, people who now fear they will need to move to other institutions to keep up with the cash and the research.

Lead scientist at King's College Professor Declan Murphy warned: "Big questions need big populations to come up with the right answers, and we simply cannot deliver the amount of patients for the amount of science from one centre from one country."

The EU's Horizon 2020 budget is 80-billion Euro which funds medicine and science research across Europe.

Britain's split from the EU will leave a funding gap as well as a brain drain, according to Murphy. He argues it will be the children with autism like Van Velzen who will lose out.

As an island nation, boat building and sales have been important to the UK.

The industry fears rough waters may be ahead for Britain's luxury yacht industry, but right now it's riding on a wave caused by the plunge in the pound's value.

Phil Popham, the CEO of Sunseeker International was cautious: "We've benefited because of the weakness of the pound, but its all about business confidence."

Others like Russell Currie, the Managing Director of Fairline Yachts, says he already had cause to worry: "We've had an overnight decrease in the price of our boats in areas such as the European market."

British Marine's chief executive Howard Pridding tried to show more confidence in the course ahead: "Obviously, industry and business need stability and the time it will take to exit from the European Union will be problematic."

An estimated 1.2 million Britons live in other EU countries, mostly France, Portugal and Spain according to Britain's House of Commons library.

But that's a conservative figure because many expats don't bother registering with their embassies or the local authorities.

At Mijas on Spain's Costa del Sol, many Brits don't want to return to Blighty.

Used to the sun, sea and cafe society, some British residents are so concerned that their lives on the Costas are threatened, that after many years they're finally learning to speak Spanish.

According to Mijas' Mayor Juan Carlos Maldonado: "When the results of the Brexit (referendum) were known, a big uncertainty was created."

Local traders are also keen to keep the British on the Costa.

Many are retired and spend their pensions here.

Bar owner Sergio Morales says: "Most of our clients here, around 80% of them, are British."

A cloud of uncertainty still hangs over British expats in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

And it's possible a string of similar nationality schools for expats may spring up.

Not everyone was bemoaning the onset of Brexit.

The art and antique market experienced a mini boom according to London dealers at this winter fair.

The weak pound against the dollar and Euro has seen American collectors in particular start to snap up bargains with savings of beween 25 and 30 per cent compared with six months ago.

Art dealers are reporting a similar trend.

They say investors see the arts market as a safe refuge in uncertain times.

As Christmas approaches the toy industry is bracing itself and Santa is wondering whether he'll have much to be jolly about.

It's the time of year when manufacturers and retailers count on making their biggest cash bonus of the year.

According to industry analyst Frederique Tutt: "Since the Brexit vote the toy market has been faring really well with an increase of three percent."

That's because toy retailers buy stock almost a year in advance and can keep prices stable, but the toy dealers here admit next year the stockings left out for Father Chrismas may have shrunk considerably.

There's nothing as Christmassy as a Christmas tree, but in Denmark the outlook for tree producers isn't quite so evergreen.

According to the Danish Christmas Tree Association, the small Scandinavian country grows around 11.5 million trees a year.

About 9.5 million of those are exported.

But these are challenging times and currency fluctuations are having an effect on trade.

Speaking about his members, Claus Jerram Christensen of the Danish Christmas Tree Association says: "They have experienced that the low exchange rate for the sterling pound makes it more difficult to achieve the same prices."

The true impact of Brexit on Britain and Europe as a whole is still to an extent unknown.

The UK government had announced it was to trigger Article 50 next March to start negotiations to leave EU.

But since then, Brexit has twice been contested in the High Court.

One ruling has already stated Britain's law makers should be allowed a vote in Parliament beforehand.

Breaking up, it seems, really is hard to do.

AP Television

London, UK - 22 February 2016

1. Wide of UK Houses of Parliament as London bus passes

2. Close of clock face at the top of Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben

AP Television

London, UK - 16 June 2016

3. Wide of Big Ben as seen from Buckingham Palace

4. Wide of Buckingham Palace

POOL

London, UK - 3 June 2012

5. Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip (centre), Charles (left) and Camilla (right) on royal barge during Diamond Jubilee celebrations

6. Mid of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry on royal barge

7. Pull out of royal barge sailing down River Thames during Diamond Jubilee celebrations

AP Television

London, UK - 11 June, 2016

8. Mid of Queen Elizabeth II in carriage during the Trooping of the Colour for her 90th birthday celebrations

9. Wide of Guardsmen in ceremonial marching during the celebrations

AP Television

London, UK - 1960s

++BLACK AND WHITE FOOTAGE / MUTE++

++4:3++

10. Close tilt down of man putting shirt in carrier bag

11. Wide of man by scooters

UNIVERSAL ARCHIVES

London, UK - 31 October 1963

++BLACK AND WHITE FOOTAGE / MUTE++

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12. Various of Beatles getting off plane in London

AP Television

London, UK - 7 June 2016

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13. SOUNDBITE (English) Robert Johnston, Fashion Director, GQ Magazine UK

"You also think street scene, you think east London, you think hipsters, you think the most vibrant street fashion possibly in the world."

AP Television

London, UK - 3 July 2012

14. Punk and goth street fashion in Camden

AP Television

London, UK - 16 June, 2016

15. Hipster in Brick Lane cafe

16. Pull focus of street sign reading: (English) "Brick Lane E1"

17. Various of curry houses on Brick Lane

AP Television

Margate, UK - 8 June 2016

18. Various of Margate beach and people relaxing in sunshine

19. SOUNDBITE (English) Iain Aitch, Author:

"Everyone might say a Sunday roast or fish and chips, that's a quintessentially British meal, but then suddenly everyone says it's chicken tikka masala."

20. Various of takeaway fish and chips being served

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, April 30, 1973 (MUTE)

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21. Red buses on a London street

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, September 24, 1973 (MUTE)

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22. Tilt down of Ford workers walking out of various plants

23. Wide of Ford cars on a train

24. Various men take part in industrial action at Ford plant

AP Television

United Kingdom, February 10, 1974 - no exact location available

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25. Various of non functioning coal mines during national coal strike

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, June 3, 1975 (MUTE)

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26. Mid of Margaret Thatcher wearing a flags-of-Europe sweater, flanked by women also wearing pro-Europe sweaters

AP Television

Maastricht, Netherlands - 7 June 2016

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27. Clocktower of Maastricht town hall with EU, Limburg and Maastricht flags

28. Wide of streets in the town

AP Television

London, UK - 7 July 2016

29. Various of autistic teenager Rens Van Velzen completing other puzzles with black and yellow blocks against the clock

30. Close tilt down of the psychologist on the autism study at Kings College London timing Rens Van Velzen during test

31. Close of Van Velzen

32. SOUNDBITE (English) Professor Declan Murphy lead scientist, EU Aims study on autism, Kings College London:

"Big questions need big populations to come up with the right answers, and we simply cannot deliver the amount of patients for the amount of science from one centre or from one country."

33. Various of Van Velzen being tested in eye tracking unit at Kings College London

AP Television

Southampton, UK - 16 September 2016

34. Wide of Southampton Boat Show 2016, cruise ship in background

35. Tilt down to pontoon, boats and visitors

36. Close of 'Sunseeker' flag

37. Various of Sunseeker 95 Yacht exterior

38. SOUNDBITE (English) Phil Popham, CEO of Sunseeker International:

"We've benefited because of the weakness of the pound, but its all about business confidence."

39. Various of Fairline yacht

40. SOUNDBITE (English) Russell Currie, Managing Director of Fairline Yachts:

"We've had an overnight decrease in the price of our boats in areas such as the European market

41. Zoom out from cruise ship docked near boat show

42. SOUNDBITE (English) Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of British Marine:

"Industry and business need stability and the time it will take to exit from the European Union will be problematic"

AP Television

Mijas, Malaga - October 6, 2016

43. Wide of coastal area of Mijas

44. Pan of typical apartments in the area and people walking by the sea side

45. Various of British pensioners taking Spanish classes in the Parnell School

46. Various of Juan Mayor Carlos Maldonado in his office

47. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Juan Carlos Maldonado, Mayor of Mijas:

"When the results of the Brexit (referendum) were known, a big uncertainty was created."

48. Various of family walking near beach

49. Pan from people walking up steps from the beach to the owner of Royal Beach cafe talking

50. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Sergio Morales, co-owner of Royal Beach bar in Mijas:

"Most of our clients here, around 80% of them, are British."

AP Television

London, UK - 1 November 2016

51. Pull focus of bronze Japanese archer

52. Mid of men admiring antique chandelier

53. Art dealer Tanya Baxter showing painting to visitor

54. Close tilt down of painting 'Paper Bride in Waiting' by Zeng Chuanxing (price £120,000/ USD 147,000)

55. Wide of antique clock stand

AP Television

London, UK - 9 November 2016

56. Mid of Tiana Wilson with Santa who is holding a Hatchimal waiting for the toy to hatch

57. Wide of girl playing with toy on chair

58. Mid zoom in to boys playing with Bluetooth Furbys

59. Low mid view of caterpillar going past boys and Furbys

60. SOUNDBITE (English) Frederique Tutt, toy industry analyst, NPD:

"Since the Brexit vote the toy market has been faring really well with an increase of three percent."

AP Television

Lundby, Denmark - 22 November 2016

61. Mid tilt up of Christmas tree plantation

62. Wide of plantation through tops of trees

AP Television

Copenhagen, Denmark - 21 November 2016

63. SOUNDBITE (English) Claus Jerram Christensen, Managing Director of the Danish Christmas Tree Association:

"The low exchange rate for the sterling pound makes it more difficult to achieve the same prices."

64. Mid of large container truck filled with trees pulling out of yard stacked with trees

65. Pan across field of Christmas tree saplings for 2018 and beyond

WORLD BREXIT REVIEW

SOURCE: AP HORIZONS, LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY / POOL

RESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLY

LENGTH: 6.44

SHOTLIST:

AP Television

London, UK - 22 February 2016

1. Wide of UK Houses of Parliament as London bus passes

2. Close of clock face at the top of Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben

AP Television

London, UK - 16 June 2016

3. Wide of Big Ben as seen from Buckingham Palace

4. Wide of Buckingham Palace

POOL

London, UK - 3 June 2012

5. Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip (centre), Charles (left) and Camilla (right) on royal barge during Diamond Jubilee celebrations

6. Mid of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry on royal barge

7. Pull out of royal barge sailing down River Thames during Diamond Jubilee celebrations

AP Television

London, UK - 11 June, 2016

8. Mid of Queen Elizabeth II in carriage during the Trooping of the Colour for her 90th birthday celebrations

9. Wide of Guardsmen in ceremonial marching during the celebrations

AP Television

London, UK - 1960s

++BLACK AND WHITE FOOTAGE / MUTE++

++4:3++

10. Close tilt down of man putting shirt in carrier bag

11. Wide of man by scooters

UNIVERSAL ARCHIVES

London, UK - 31 October 1963

++BLACK AND WHITE FOOTAGE / MUTE++

++4:3++

12. Various of Beatles getting off plane in London

AP Television

London, UK - 7 June 2016

++16:9++

13. SOUNDBITE (English) Robert Johnston, Fashion Director, GQ Magazine UK

"You also think street scene, you think east London, you think hipsters, you think the most vibrant street fashion possibly in the world."

AP Television

London, UK - 3 July 2012

14. Punk and goth street fashion in Camden

AP Television

London, UK - 16 June, 2016

15. Hipster in Brick Lane cafe

16. Pull focus of street sign reading: (English) "Brick Lane E1"

17. Various of curry houses on Brick Lane

AP Television

Margate, UK - 8 June 2016

18. Various of Margate beach and people relaxing in sunshine

19. SOUNDBITE (English) Iain Aitch, Author:

"Everyone might say a Sunday roast or fish and chips, that's a quintessentially British meal, but then suddenly everyone says it's chicken tikka masala."

20. Various of takeaway fish and chips being served

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, April 30, 1973 (MUTE)

++4:3++

21. Red buses on a London street

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, September 24, 1973 (MUTE)

++4:3++

22. Tilt down of Ford workers walking out of various plants

23. Wide of Ford cars on a train

24. Various men take part in industrial action at Ford plant

AP Television

United Kingdom, February 10, 1974 - no exact location available

++4:3++

25. Various of non functioning coal mines during national coal strike

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, June 3, 1975 (MUTE)

++4:3++

26. Mid of Margaret Thatcher wearing a flags-of-Europe sweater, flanked by women also wearing pro-Europe sweaters

AP Television

Maastricht, Netherlands - 7 June 2016

++16:9++

27. Clocktower of Maastricht town hall with EU, Limburg and Maastricht flags

28. Wide of streets in the town

AP Television

London, UK - 7 July 2016

29. Various of autistic teenager Rens Van Velzen completing other puzzles with black and yellow blocks against the clock

30. Close tilt down of the psychologist on the autism study at Kings College London timing Rens Van Velzen during test

31. Close of Van Velzen

32. SOUNDBITE (English) Professor Declan Murphy lead scientist, EU Aims study on autism, Kings College London:

"Big questions need big populations to come up with the right answers, and we simply cannot deliver the amount of patients for the amount of science from one centre or from one country."

33. Various of Van Velzen being tested in eye tracking unit at Kings College London

AP Television

Southampton, UK - 16 September 2016

34. Wide of Southampton Boat Show 2016, cruise ship in background

35. Tilt down to pontoon, boats and visitors

36. Close of 'Sunseeker' flag

37. Various of Sunseeker 95 Yacht exterior

38. SOUNDBITE (English) Phil Popham, CEO of Sunseeker International:

"We've benefited because of the weakness of the pound, but its all about business confidence."

39. Various of Fairline yacht

40. SOUNDBITE (English) Russell Currie, Managing Director of Fairline Yachts:

"We've had an overnight decrease in the price of our boats in areas such as the European market

41. Zoom out from cruise ship docked near boat show

42. SOUNDBITE (English) Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of British Marine:

"Industry and business need stability and the time it will take to exit from the European Union will be problematic"

AP Television

Mijas, Malaga - October 6, 2016

43. Wide of coastal area of Mijas

44. Pan of typical apartments in the area and people walking by the sea side

45. Various of British pensioners taking Spanish classes in the Parnell School

46. Various of Juan Mayor Carlos Maldonado in his office

47. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Juan Carlos Maldonado, Mayor of Mijas:

"When the results of the Brexit (referendum) were known, a big uncertainty was created."

48. Various of family walking near beach

49. Pan from people walking up steps from the beach to the owner of Royal Beach cafe talking

50. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Sergio Morales, co-owner of Royal Beach bar in Mijas:

"Most of our clients here, around 80% of them, are British."

AP Television

London, UK - 1 November 2016

51. Pull focus of bronze Japanese archer

52. Mid of men admiring antique chandelier

53. Art dealer Tanya Baxter showing painting to visitor

54. Close tilt down of painting 'Paper Bride in Waiting' by Zeng Chuanxing (price £120,000/ USD 147,000)

55. Wide of antique clock stand

AP Television

London, UK - 9 November 2016

56. Mid of Tiana Wilson with Santa who is holding a Hatchimal waiting for the toy to hatch

57. Wide of girl playing with toy on chair

58. Mid zoom in to boys playing with Bluetooth Furbys

59. Low mid view of caterpillar going past boys and Furbys

60. SOUNDBITE (English) Frederique Tutt, toy industry analyst, NPD:

"Since the Brexit vote the toy market has been faring really well with an increase of three percent."

AP Television

Lundby, Denmark - 22 November 2016

61. Mid tilt up of Christmas tree plantation

62. Wide of plantation through tops of trees

AP Television

Copenhagen, Denmark - 21 November 2016

63. SOUNDBITE (English) Claus Jerram Christensen, Managing Director of the Danish Christmas Tree Association:

"The low exchange rate for the sterling pound makes it more difficult to achieve the same prices."

64. Mid of large container truck filled with trees pulling out of yard stacked with trees

65. Pan across field of Christmas tree saplings for 2018 and beyond

LEADIN:

For decades Britain's discontent over its European Union (EU) membership has simmered on, but then came the June referendum.

Nationalism surfaced and Britain's voted to leave the EU.

Brexit as it became known sent shockwaves through money markets and governments around the world.

STORYLINE:

In the weeks running up to referendum judgement day, the British were busy with a little soul searching.

Mulling over their shared history, the country's pride in their democracy and heritage.

It was a year when Queen Elizabeth celebrated being the longest reigning UK monarch and the country celebrated her ninetieth birthday.

The pomp and ceremony from her recent jubilee were still a source of pride and were reminiscent of the heydays when London style was considered to be world leading.

In the 1960's British fashion and British pop were riding high.

That sense of being at the vanguard of style has continued, according to Robert Johnston the Fashion Director of GQ Magazine: "You also think street scene, you think east London, you think hipsters, you think the most vibrant street fashion possibly in the world."

Author Iain Aitch explained how a variety of heritages were now mixed up, making Britishness a more complex idea to communicate: "Everyone might say a Sunday roast or fish and chips, that's a quintessentially British meal, but then suddenly everyone says it's chicken tikka masala."

But it wasn't this hipster, Brick Lane art and curry house side of Britain that won the vote.

The referendum on June 23rd was to signal the start of a long debate.

Britons for the first time had to absorb what being outside of the EU looked like.

Britain joined what was then called the European Economic Community in January 1973.

This was ratified by a referendum in 1975 with a resounding 67% majority.

By the seventies, Britain was beset by strikes and disgruntled union workers.

Traditional industries such as manufacturing and coal were in decline in the mid seventies.

Unemployment exceeded one million for the first time in March 1975. By the August that figure had increased to 1.25 million.

Some 83,000 immigrants were living in the UK by 1975, mostly from the Commonwealth.

According to Migration Watch UK for the year ending December 2015, net migration to the UK was 333,000.

And the lady had yet to turn. Margaret Thatcher MP (then leader of the opposition) campaigned to stay in the European Economic Community.

Later as prime minister between 1979 and 1990, Thatcher was known for her tough line with Brussels, especially during negotiations for the Maastrict Treaty in 1992.

The city of Maastrict is the home of the treaty which created the EU.

As summer arrived, businesses, leading universities and research establishments were beginning to assess the impact of Brexit.

For science and medicine, concerns were two fold.

Britain had attracted thousands of top researchers as well as billions of Euros in grants.

They went into research like this at Kings College London.

This project is a multidisciplinary look at the potential causes and effects of autism. It's a long term project which is linked to other studies across Europe.

Doctors and scientists aren't worried about losing cash in the short term, but falling behind in the knowledge race in the long term, especially as Britain has sought to place itself as a central base for the new industrial technologies.

The other fear is losing the brains which have been drawn to British research, people who now fear they will need to move to other institutions to keep up with the cash and the research.

Lead scientist at King's College Professor Declan Murphy warned: "Big questions need big populations to come up with the right answers, and we simply cannot deliver the amount of patients for the amount of science from one centre from one country."

The EU's Horizon 2020 budget is 80-billion Euro which funds medicine and science research across Europe.

Britain's split from the EU will leave a funding gap as well as a brain drain, according to Murphy. He argues it will be the children with autism like Van Velzen who will lose out.

As an island nation, boat building and sales have been important to the UK.

The industry fears rough waters may be ahead for Britain's luxury yacht industry, but right now it's riding on a wave caused by the plunge in the pound's value.

Phil Popham, the CEO of Sunseeker International was cautious: "We've benefited because of the weakness of the pound, but its all about business confidence."

Others like Russell Currie, the Managing Director of Fairline Yachts, says he already had cause to worry: "We've had an overnight decrease in the price of our boats in areas such as the European market."

British Marine's chief executive Howard Pridding tried to show more confidence in the course ahead: "Obviously, industry and business need stability and the time it will take to exit from the European Union will be problematic."

An estimated 1.2 million Britons live in other EU countries, mostly France, Portugal and Spain according to Britain's House of Commons library.

But that's a conservative figure because many expats don't bother registering with their embassies or the local authorities.

At Mijas on Spain's Costa del Sol, many Brits don't want to return to Blighty.

Used to the sun, sea and cafe society, some British residents are so concerned that their lives on the Costas are threatened, that after many years they're finally learning to speak Spanish.

According to Mijas' Mayor Juan Carlos Maldonado: "When the results of the Brexit (referendum) were known, a big uncertainty was created."

Local traders are also keen to keep the British on the Costa.

Many are retired and spend their pensions here.

Bar owner Sergio Morales says: "Most of our clients here, around 80% of them, are British."

A cloud of uncertainty still hangs over British expats in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

And it's possible a string of similar nationality schools for expats may spring up.

Not everyone was bemoaning the onset of Brexit.

The art and antique market experienced a mini boom according to London dealers at this winter fair.

The weak pound against the dollar and Euro has seen American collectors in particular start to snap up bargains with savings of beween 25 and 30 per cent compared with six months ago.

Art dealers are reporting a similar trend.

They say investors see the arts market as a safe refuge in uncertain times.

As Christmas approaches the toy industry is bracing itself and Santa is wondering whether he'll have much to be jolly about.

It's the time of year when manufacturers and retailers count on making their biggest cash bonus of the year.

According to industry analyst Frederique Tutt: "Since the Brexit vote the toy market has been faring really well with an increase of three percent."

That's because toy retailers buy stock almost a year in advance and can keep prices stable, but the toy dealers here admit next year the stockings left out for Father Chrismas may have shrunk considerably.

There's nothing as Christmassy as a Christmas tree, but in Denmark the outlook for tree producers isn't quite so evergreen.

According to the Danish Christmas Tree Association, the small Scandinavian country grows around 11.5 million trees a year.

About 9.5 million of those are exported.

But these are challenging times and currency fluctuations are having an effect on trade.

Speaking about his members, Claus Jerram Christensen of the Danish Christmas Tree Association says: "They have experienced that the low exchange rate for the sterling pound makes it more difficult to achieve the same prices."

The true impact of Brexit on Britain and Europe as a whole is still to an extent unknown.

The UK government had announced it was to trigger Article 50 next March to start negotiations to leave EU.

But since then, Brexit has twice been contested in the High Court.

One ruling has already stated Britain's law makers should be allowed a vote in Parliament beforehand.

Breaking up, it seems, really is hard to do.

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David Cameron will be appearing before UK Parliament as prime minister for the last time on Wednesday before handing over to successor Theresa May.

Cameron will step aside on after losing the campaign to keep Britain in the European Union. He will take on his final session of prime minister's questions before traveling to Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II.

Theresa May will then have the task of selecting her new cabinet which she could unveil as early as Wednesday evening.

British media have focused on whether British Chancellor George Osborne will keep his job in charge of the economy, which has been rattled since the Brexit vote.

British foreign secretary Philip Hammond as been tipped as a potential chancellor under May. During a brief encounter with a reporter on Wednesday Hammond insisted "Brexit does mean Brexit".

It's unclear whether the current Justice Secretary and leading Brexiteer Michael Gove will have a place in the new cabinet, although he has made clear he would be happy to serve under Theresa May.

David Cameron will be appearing before UK Parliament as prime minister for the last time on Wednesday before handing over to successor Theresa May.

Cameron will step aside on after losing the campaign to keep Britain in the European Union. He will take on his final session of prime minister's questions before traveling to Buckingham Palace to formally tender his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II.

Theresa May will then have the task of selecting her new cabinet which she could unveil as early as Wednesday evening.

British media have focused on whether British Chancellor George Osborne will keep his job in charge of the economy, which has been rattled since the Brexit vote.

British foreign secretary Philip Hammond as been tipped as a potential chancellor under May. During a brief encounter with a reporter on Wednesday Hammond insisted "Brexit does mean Brexit".

It's unclear whether the current Justice Secretary and leading Brexiteer Michael Gove will have a place in the new cabinet, although he has made clear he would be happy to serve under Theresa May.

UK POOL

London - 13 July 2016

++EDITORS NOTE: SOUND AS INCOMING++

1. British Chancellor George Osborne leaving Downing Street

2. Justice Secretary Michael Gove and former Conservative leadership contender walking down street and getting into car UPSOUND (English):

Reporter question: "Do you think there will be a place for you with Theresa May?"

Gove: "Very nice to see you think morning"

3. British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond leaving home UPSOUND (English):

Reporter question: "Good morning Mr. Hammond, are you looking forward to your new job as chancellor?"

Hammond: "I'm looking forward to a good day's work today. I'm opening the Chilcot debate."

Reporter question: "Can we expect more women in the cabinet Mr. Hammond"

Hammond: "You'll have to ask the prime minister designate"

Reporter question: "The prime minister in waiting insists that Brexit means Brexit. She's got a tough job to convince many hasn't she?"

Hammond: "Brexit does mean Brexit"

4. Various aerials of London showing The Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace

British Prime Minister Theresa said on Wednesday that the main task of whoever wins the 8 June UK elections would be to get the best deal for the UK out of the Brexit negotiations with the European Union.

May spoke at Downing Street after an audience with Queen Elizabeth II marking the dissolution of Parliament ahead of the snap elections.

UK POOL

London - 3 May 2017

1. UK Prime Minister Theresa May getting into car, car leaving Buckingham Palace

2. AERIAL of convoy transporting May to Downing Street ++MUTE++

3. Theresa May walking to lectern outside Downing Street ++CONTINUES INTO FOLLOWING SHOT++

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Theresa May, UK Prime Minister:

"I have just been to Buckingham Palace for an audience with Her Majesty the Queen to mark the dissolution of this Parliament. The 2015 Parliament is now at an end and in 36 days the country will elect a new government and choose the next Prime Minister. The choice you now face is all about the future. Whoever wins on the 8th of June will face one overriding task to get the best possible deal for this United Kingdom from Brexit. And in the last few days we have seen just how tough these talks are likely to be."

++ENDS ON SOUNDBITE++

Theresa May has confirmed she plans to stay on as Britain's prime minister to provide certainty to the country, with support from Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party.

After a brief meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, May said Friday the new government will guide Britain's exit talks from the European Union, which are set to begin in just 10 days.

Standing in front of 10 Downing Street, May said her Conservatives and the DUP will work together to "fulfil the promise of Brexit."

May had called Thursday's early election to strengthen her hand in Brexit talks but instead lost the Conservatives' overall majority in Parliament.

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London - 9 June 2017

1. UK Prime Minister Theresa May arriving to speak at news briefing

2. Side shot of May at lectern

3. SOUNDBITE (English) Theresa May, British Prime Minister:

"What the country needs more than ever is certainty and having secured the largest number of votes and the greatest number of seats in the General Election, it is clear that only the Conservative and Unionist party has the legitimacy and ability to provide that certainty by commanding a majority in the House of Commons. As we do, we will continue to work with our friends and allies in the Democratic Unionist party in particular."

4. Cutaway wide of May

5. SOUNDBITE (English) Theresa May, British Prime Minister:

"This will allow us to come together as a country and channel our energies towards a successful Brexit deal that works for everyone in this country, securing a new partnership with the EU which guarantees our long-term prosperity. That's what people voted for last June, that's what we will deliver. Now let's get to work."

6. Various of May and her husband, Philip May, entering Number 10 Downing Street

If her compatriots back in Britain vote this week to leave the European Union, the only thing Dale Carr's sure about is that life's going to get far more difficult for her in Germany.

Carr runs two "Broken English" shops in the German capital, specialising in teas, marmalades and other goodies from the UK.

At the very least, Carr figures the import of some items could be blocked, others will be slapped with duties, and she'll no longer be able to deduct some of the taxes on shipping like she has in the past.

Beyond that, like the other 105,000 Britons living in Germany, the 63-year-old can really only speculate.

Carr came to Germany for what was supposed to be a three month trip in 1978 and never looked back.

But like many of her customers that means she's been away too long to be eligible to vote in the referendum.

Among her customers, there's a feeling of indignation that they cannot vote and have no say, especially among the veterans, she said.

But because she's lived in Germany so long as a taxpayer, there's another option open to Carr, her Scottish husband, and her two adult children who were born in Berlin but have British citizenship: dual citizenship.

She says the first thing she will do in the event of Britain leaving the EU is apply for German citizenship to give her and her family the opportunity to move wherever they want in Europe.

Things are a little different for Jon Worth, a native of Newport, in South Wales, who has only been in Germany for just shy of three years.

As a self-employed communications consultant, the 36-year-old may face further hurdles convincing the German authorities to allow him to stay with no company backing him.

And even if he met the prerequisites, Germany's immigration agencies are so backlogged processing the cases of the hundreds of thousands of Syrians and other asylum seekers entering the country that British applying for citizenship may find themselves in a long queue.

One Berlin district office, for example, already in March only had appointments available in January 2017 to even begin the process.

Like Carr, Worth's not sure what to expect because there has been so little information released on what comes next in the event of a British exit.

Amid the uncertainty, he's used social media to organise get-togethers of expatriates from around the country to discuss the possible scenarios.

Germany's own experience with how its unchecked nationalism in the 20th century helped cause two world wars means that today it is among the most committed to the European project, and Chancellor Angela Merkel's government has repeatedly emphasised it wants Britain to remain part of the European Union.

Recently that rhetoric has been sharpened slightly, to include comments suggesting that Britain would lose influence and opportunity if it tries to operate outside the European Union.

Echoing the sentiments of many, Claudia Arz, one of Carr's customers, said she was very European in perspective and believed that a British exit would be bad both for Europe and Britain.

For shop owner Dale Carr only one thing is certain. Britain's exit will not help bring back "the Great Britannia as it was and going back somehow into the past or recreating the past."

Carr said following the Brexit talk over the last months has convinced her that the EU needs to reform some of its rules and regulations, but that it would be better for Britain to work for those changes from within.

If her compatriots back in Britain vote this week to leave the European Union, the only thing Dale Carr's sure about is that life's going to get far more difficult for her in Germany.

Carr runs two "Broken English" shops in the German capital, specialising in teas, marmalades and other goodies from the UK.

At the very least, Carr figures the import of some items could be blocked, others will be slapped with duties, and she'll no longer be able to deduct some of the taxes on shipping like she has in the past.

Beyond that, like the other 105,000 Britons living in Germany, the 63-year-old can really only speculate.

Carr came to Germany for what was supposed to be a three month trip in 1978 and never looked back.

But like many of her customers that means she's been away too long to be eligible to vote in the referendum.

Among her customers, there's a feeling of indignation that they cannot vote and have no say, especially among the veterans, she said.

But because she's lived in Germany so long as a taxpayer, there's another option open to Carr, her Scottish husband, and her two adult children who were born in Berlin but have British citizenship: dual citizenship.

She says the first thing she will do in the event of Britain leaving the EU is apply for German citizenship to give her and her family the opportunity to move wherever they want in Europe.

Things are a little different for Jon Worth, a native of Newport, in South Wales, who has only been in Germany for just shy of three years.

As a self-employed communications consultant, the 36-year-old may face further hurdles convincing the German authorities to allow him to stay with no company backing him.

And even if he met the prerequisites, Germany's immigration agencies are so backlogged processing the cases of the hundreds of thousands of Syrians and other asylum seekers entering the country that British applying for citizenship may find themselves in a long queue.

One Berlin district office, for example, already in March only had appointments available in January 2017 to even begin the process.

Like Carr, Worth's not sure what to expect because there has been so little information released on what comes next in the event of a British exit.

Amid the uncertainty, he's used social media to organise get-togethers of expatriates from around the country to discuss the possible scenarios.

Germany's own experience with how its unchecked nationalism in the 20th century helped cause two world wars means that today it is among the most committed to the European project, and Chancellor Angela Merkel's government has repeatedly emphasised it wants Britain to remain part of the European Union.

Recently that rhetoric has been sharpened slightly, to include comments suggesting that Britain would lose influence and opportunity if it tries to operate outside the European Union.

Echoing the sentiments of many, Claudia Arz, one of Carr's customers, said she was very European in perspective and believed that a British exit would be bad both for Europe and Britain.

For shop owner Dale Carr only one thing is certain. Britain's exit will not help bring back "the Great Britannia as it was and going back somehow into the past or recreating the past."

Carr said following the Brexit talk over the last months has convinced her that the EU needs to reform some of its rules and regulations, but that it would be better for Britain to work for those changes from within.

Berlin - 16 June 2016

1. Sign at store reading (English) "Broken English"

2. Shop owner Dale Carr in her store

3. Carr talking to costumer

4. Carr talking

5. British teapots in store

6. Costumers inside "Broken English" store

7. Cup with British flag

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Dale Carr, British owner of "Broken English" shop in Berlin:

"The main reason is that we would still be inside Europe and that we would still have this wonderful right to live and work anywhere in Europe, also for my children of course. They may one day well they want to go somewhere else or have the opportunity to go somewhere else. We may too. But if my only opportunity is back to the UK it narrows things a little."

9. Carr at cashier

10. Carr with costumer

11. Customers at store

12. SOUNDBITE (English) Dale Carr, British shop owner:

"So if we have to fork out a chunk of money to pay all the VAT bills also on my shipping costs which I see no reason at all why I should be able to claim it back here, those days will be gone, that would automatically put prices up between 18 and probably 20 percent to start with and that puts it out of the reach of a lot of people."

Berlin - 19 June 2016

13. British and European flags

14. Public event about the referendum at Kollwitzplatz

15. Jon Worth with British flag at statue of artist Kaethe Kollwitz

16. "Hug a Brit" action during public event informing about the referendum

17. SOUNDBITE (English) Jon Worth, British citizen and pro-Europe activist who lives in Berlin:

"There is considerable nervousness because many people don't know what Britain's relationship with the European Union is going to look like if Britain leaves the EU and then what that will mean for the British living here in Germany and indeed anywhere else in the rest of the European Union at a personal level. There are people who wonder what would happen to student fees if they are studying, what happens to their pensions if they're retired. In my own situation I'm self-employed, those are the people who can never get a Visa if we ever needed a Visa to potentially stay in Germany. So we are the people who as British profited from EU freedom of movement and therefore we are very fearful about what would happen where that be taken away."

Berlin - 16 June 2016

18. Cups with London print

19. Claudia Arz shopping at "Broken English" store

20. SOUNDBITE (German) Claudia Arz, German citizen, journalist:

"I think Great Britain will make a big mistake if they leave the European Union also regarding Scotland, which would come closer to the European Union in such a case, a danger of a conflict could arise between Great Britain and Scotland. All in all I believe the British economy would suffer badly."

21. Claudia Arz talking to Carr

22. SOUNDBITE (English) Dale Carr, British shop owner:

"And so this idea of bringing back the Great Britannia as it was and going back somehow into the past or recreating the past - none of us can do that, Brexit or no Brexit you know."

23. British and Berlin flags and picture of Queen Elizabeth II

24. Puppet dogs and Queen Elizabeth II waving

British Prime Minister David Cameron and the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Nigel Farage, arrived to take part in a live EU referendum special at a television studio in London's Olympic Park on Tuesday evening.

The two will face questions from a live studio audience in an ITV referendum special but will not debate one another.

British voters are deciding in a referendum June 23 on whether to leave the 28-nation bloc - a move being called a "Brexit."

With polls giving a mixed picture, bookies' odds on an "out" vote winning have been slashed from about 4-1 to as short as 2-1 in recent days.

"Leave" supporters feel they are gaining momentum with their argument that leaving the bloc - which grants free movement to 500 million Europeans - is the only way to control immigration.

They also say Britain will have more money to spend on public services if it stops sending billions a year to the EU.

British Prime Minister David Cameron and the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Nigel Farage, arrived to take part in a live EU referendum special at a television studio in London's Olympic Park on Tuesday evening.

The two will face questions from a live studio audience in an ITV referendum special but will not debate one another.

British voters are deciding in a referendum June 23 on whether to leave the 28-nation bloc - a move being called a "Brexit."

With polls giving a mixed picture, bookies' odds on an "out" vote winning have been slashed from about 4-1 to as short as 2-1 in recent days.

"Leave" supporters feel they are gaining momentum with their argument that leaving the bloc - which grants free movement to 500 million Europeans - is the only way to control immigration.

They also say Britain will have more money to spend on public services if it stops sending billions a year to the EU.

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London - 7 June 2016

1. Various of car carrying British Prime Minister David Cameron arriving at the ITV studio at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in south east London, for live referendum debate. Cameron gets out of car, shakes hands with officials and walks into building

2. Cameron walking inside building, greets staff and enters TB studio

3. UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader, Nigel Farage, arriving on UKIP's open-top Brexit bus

4. Farage getting off bus and walking towards building

5. Exterior of studio

6. Various of Farage walking and greeting officials outside studio

7. Farage entering building and walking with officials inside

London's mayor pledged to campaign hard to persuade British citizens to vote to remain in the European Union in a June 23 referendum.

Sadiq Khan told The Associated Press on Sunday that leaders need to to go "door to door, street to street, city to city," to persuade voters in what is seen as an extremely close contest.

Speaking on the sidelines of Queen Elizabeth II's birthday celebrations, Khan offered an impassioned appeal to political leaders to put aside differences that have diluted the message of campaigners who want the country to remain in the EU.

"If we believe that the European Union is important for jobs, important for our children's future, important for our security, important for our way of life, we've got to campaign together," he said.

London's mayor pledged to campaign hard to persuade British citizens to vote to remain in the European Union in a June 23 referendum.

Sadiq Khan told The Associated Press on Sunday that leaders need to to go "door to door, street to street, city to city," to persuade voters in what is seen as an extremely close contest.

Speaking on the sidelines of Queen Elizabeth II's birthday celebrations, Khan offered an impassioned appeal to political leaders to put aside differences that have diluted the message of campaigners who want the country to remain in the EU.

"If we believe that the European Union is important for jobs, important for our children's future, important for our security, important for our way of life, we've got to campaign together," he said.

London - 12 June, 2016

1. Sadiq Khan, London Mayor, talking to reporters

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Sadiq Khan, London Mayor:

"It's neck and neck. I've always thought it was going to be very close. There are 16 days to go and it's really important we understand what's at stake here now. The European Union has brought huge benefits to our country; economic benefits, cultural benefits, social benefits. It helps keep us safe. But, you know, we're an open-minded, outward-looking country. We embrace other cultures, learning the best ideas from other countries, and I'm really passionate about our future being in the heart of the European Union. I'm going to spend the next 16 days persuading my fellow citizens why I think it's so important to our country."

3. Khan speaking to reporters

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Sadiq Khan, London Mayor: ++AUDIO AS INCOMING++

"We're going to be doing a series of events across the next 16 days. I'll be in London, and also going around the country as well, to persuade other people why it's so important Look, what this can't be seen is through the prism of a Conservative leadership contest - it's much more important than that. It's about our children and grandchildren; (about) what sort of country you want to live in; do we enjoy the fact that we are no longer suspicious of our French cousins and our German neighbours. We want to see them as friends and as allies. We have businesses doing business from Germany and France, Spain and Italy, here in London, but also with companies from around the world. Japanese, Chinese, American, who have their European headquarters here in London. I don't want to lose that."

5. Khan speaking to reporters

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Sadiq Khan, London Mayor: ++AUDIO AS INCOMING++

"What's really important over the next 16 days is that we put aside any party political differences; (that) we put aside any personal differences we have. If we believe that the European Union is important for jobs, important for our children's future, important for our security, important for our way of life, we've got to campaign together, go door to door, go street to street, in each community, city to city, to persuade our fellow citizens why it is so important to our future. I believe it is."

7. Photographers

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Sadiq Khan, London Mayor: ++AUDIO AS INCOMING++

"We can't have scaremongering. We can't have 'Project Fear'. But it is legitimate to explain, look, if currently the European Union - imperfect though it is - brings jobs, growth, prosperity, what would happen if we left? What happens to those businesses that are American, Japanese, Chinese, that have their headquarters here in London as a gateway to the European Union. What happens to the business we do with Germany, France, Spain, Italy, all these countries in the European Union. The EU's GDP is bigger than China and the USA. It's really important."

9. Reporter

10. SOUNDBITE (English) Sadiq Khan, London Mayor: ++AUDIO AS INCOMING++

"We're an open-minded, outward-looking country. We're not isolationist, we're internationalist. We've always embraced other cultures, not for the last 20 to 30 years, but for the last 1,000 years, and I don't want that to end now."

11. Khan posing for photographs

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David Cameron left 10 Downing St. on Wednesday for the last time as Britain's prime minister, making the short trip to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II after declaring that leading the country was "the greatest honor of my life."

Cameron made a brief statement outside the prime minister's residence, his home for more than six years, accompanied by his wife Samantha and children Nancy, Elwen and Florence.

He said he was leaving the country stronger and better off than he had found it and wished his successor, Theresa May, luck in her negotiations for Britain leave the European Union _ the issue that caused his demise.

At the palace, he will recommend that the queen invite May to form a new government; May will then visit the monarch before taking up the top job.

Earlier, Cameron made his final appearance as prime minister in Parliament, turning the usually raucous prime minister's questions session into a time for praise, thanks, gentle ribbing, cheers _ and a sprinkle of criticism.

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David Cameron left 10 Downing St. on Wednesday for the last time as Britain's prime minister, making the short trip to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II after declaring that leading the country was "the greatest honor of my life."

Cameron made a brief statement outside the prime minister's residence, his home for more than six years, accompanied by his wife Samantha and children Nancy, Elwen and Florence.

He said he was leaving the country stronger and better off than he had found it and wished his successor, Theresa May, luck in her negotiations for Britain leave the European Union _ the issue that caused his demise.

At the palace, he will recommend that the queen invite May to form a new government; May will then visit the monarch before taking up the top job.

Earlier, Cameron made his final appearance as prime minister in Parliament, turning the usually raucous prime minister's questions session into a time for praise, thanks, gentle ribbing, cheers _ and a sprinkle of criticism.

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London - 13 July 2016

1. SOUNDBITE (English) David Cameron, Former UK Prime Minister:

"I want to thank everyone who has given so much support to me personally over these years, the incredible team at Number 10, the civil servants who's professionalism and impartiality is one of our country's greatest strengths and my political advisors, some of whom have been with me since the day I stood for my party's leadership 11 years ago."

2. SOUNDBITE (English) David Cameron, Former UK Prime Minister:

"We will shortly be heading to Buckingham Palace to see her Majesty the Queen, where I'll tender my resignation as Prime Minister and I would advise Her Majesty to invite Theresa May to form a new administration. I am delighted that for the second time in British history the new Prime Minister will be a woman and once again a Conservative. I believe Theresa will provide strong and stable leadership in fulfilling the Conservative manifesto on which we were elected and I wish her well in negotiating the best possible terms for Britain's exit from the European Union."

3. SOUNDBITE (English) David Cameron, Former UK Prime Minister:

"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve our country as Prime Minister over these last six years and to serve as leader of my party for almost 11 years, and as we leave for the last time, my only wish is to continued success for this great country that I love so very much, thank you." (Applauds)

4. Various of Cameron posing for photos in front of 10 Downing St., family departs for Buckingham Palace

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has kicked off the Conservative Party's campaign for the December 12 election, accusing the political opposition of blocking Brexit.

Standing in front of the prime minister's No. 10 Downing St. residence, Johnson said "I don't want an early election, and no one much wants to have an election in December, but we have got to the stage where we have no choice."

He said lawmakers in Parliament were "refusing time and again to deliver Brexit and honor the result of the referendum."

Johnson criticised left-wing Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, claiming inaccurately that Corbyn had "sided with (Russian President Vladimir) Putin" after a former Russian spy and his daughter were attacked with a nerve agent in the English city of Salisbury.

The Conservatives have seen a rocky start to their campaign, with a Cabinet minister resigning Wednesday minutes before Johnson's speech

While unofficial campaigning has been gearing up for weeks, the five-week election campaign formally began when Parliament was dissolved Wednesday.

Johnson went to Buckingham Palace to notify Queen Elizabeth II before delivering his speech in front of No. 10.

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London - 6 November 2019

1. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:

"Good afternoon. I've just been to see Her Majesty the Queen earlier on and she agreed to dissolve parliament for an election. I want you to know, of course, that I don't want an early election and no one much wants to have an election in December. But we've got to the stage where we have no choice because our parliament is paralysed, it's been stuck in a rut for three and a half years and I'm afraid our MPs are just refusing time and again to deliver Brexit and honour the mandate of the people. I can tell you, I've got to the stage where I've be wanting to chew my own tie in frustration because in a sense, we're so nearly there. We've got a deal oven-ready by which we can leave the EU in just a few weeks. It's a great deal for this country."

++BLACK FRAMES++

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:

"We can leave the EU as one UK, whole and entire and perfect as we promised. And so it's been frankly mind boggling in the last few weeks to see how Parliament first voted to approve this deal and then voted for delay. And I'm afraid that it is clear that if Parliament had its way, then this country would not be leaving even on January the 31st and that, of course, is bad for democracy, it's disastrous for trust in politics. Why should MPs decide that they can cancel the result of a referendum? I'm afraid I also think that this delay is now bad for the country and for the economy. With every week that goes by, uncertainty is deterring people from hiring new staff, from buying new homes, from making new investments."

++BLACK FRAMES++

3. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:

"And if we can get this deal over the line with a sensible majority government, we certainly can, then we can release that pent up flood of investment. Hundreds of billions are waiting to pour into the UK and we can inject a surge of confidence into our system."

++BLACK FRAMES++

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:

"So I say come with us. That's the choice at this election. That's the choice. Come with us, a government that's putting billions into education, or go with Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party, because that's the only alternative, who actually want to ban Ofsted that protects kids from bullying in the classroom. Come with us, the government believes in high wages, is raising the living wage to 10.50 pounds, the biggest ever increase, or go with a left wing Labour Party that believes in high taxes for everyone and that voted under this government, against 7,800 pounds of tax cuts on working people. That's what they did. Come with us, putting a points based immigration system, will go with Labour and a totally uncontrolled and unlimited immigration system that would put huge pressure on the NHS and other services."

++BLACK FRAMES++

5. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:

"Come with us, a government that believes Britain should stand tall in the world or go with Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party, who sided with Putin when Russia ordered poisonings on the streets of Salisbury. Come with us, get Brexit done and take this country forward, or, this is the alternative next year, spend the whole of 2020 in a horror show of yet more dither and delay. Imagine waking up on Friday, December the 13th and finding Corbyn at the head of his technicolor yawn of a coalition. They would spend the whole of 2020 having two, two referendums, one on Scotland, because he's done a deal with the Scots nationalists to assist the breakup of the union if they sustain him in power, and another referendum on Brexit."

++BLACK FRAMES++

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:

"What we do know is that in any scenario, the dither and the drift and the delay, which is increasingly damaging for our country, would just continue. And we do know that there's only one way to avoid that nightmare, and that is to vote for a moderate and compassionate One Nation Conservative government."

++BLACK FRAMES++

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister:

"If I come back here with a working majority in parliament, then I will get parliament working again for you. On day one of the new parliament in December we will start getting our deal through so we can get Brexit done in January and unleash this country's potential. We'll put uncertainty behind us. Families and businesses will be able to plan. Let's make 2020 the year of investment and growth, not the year of two referendums."

8. Johnson entering Number 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday wrote to lawmakers explaining his decision to ask Queen Elizabeth II to suspend Parliament.

In a letter released Wednesday, Johnson says that he "spoke to Her Majesty The Queen to request an end to the current parliamentary session".

Analyst Dr. Cathrine Haddon said the move "puts huge pressure" on anti-no-deal lawmakers to move quickly.

Johnson says a central feature of the legislative program will be the introduction of a bill to leave the European Union and "to secure its passage before 31 October".

Johnson concludes that: "As always my door is open to all colleagues should you wish to discuss this or any other matter."

London - 28 August 2019

1. Various of Westminster, media

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Dr. Cathrine Haddon, analyst from Institute for Government think tank:

"What this means is that (the House of) Commons now has even less time if wants to try and stop no deal (Brexit). We were already expecting Commons to break after two weeks when out gets back next week, after two weeks we then go off to the party conferences, we were expecting a break then, though there was some talk about actually the Commons sitting throughout that period. But now what this means is we will have a four-week break, which means even less time when they get back before we're due to leave (the EU) on 31st October. Now that means that they have far less time to bring in legislation, to try and stop no deal and to force the government into an extension and if that doesn't work then to do something else instead. It puts huge pressure on those who are trying to stop no deal to come up with one solution, to do it quickly and two make sure that it works first time, because if they don't they might not get another opportunity."

3. Cutaway hands

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Dr. Cathrine Haddon, analyst from Institute for Government think tank:

"There's lots of talks about coups, the government side will accuse parliament of trying to orchestrate one to stop them getting Brexit through. I don't think that helps. This is though the executive and the legislature battling against each other and they each control different aspects of it. You know, the government in theory control a lot of the agenda of Parliament. They control things like this when Parliament sits and also, if push comes to shove and we go to a general election, the government control when that general election should happen. But parliament also controls some big things, including voting through legislation, including possibly bringing down the governments and voting no-confidence in them. So, this is really about them using all of those weapons at their disposal. And this is the latest one that governments are trying to use."

5. Police

6. Media interviewing politician

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Alistair Dewar, assistant head teacher, vox pop:

"It isn't fair, it's not right. It's not what democracy is here for. We've got parliament for a reason and that's for them to vote on the laws and represent the people. OK, we've got the problem with the people in Parliament don't agree, but we know we need to sort that one out rather than actually getting rid of Parliament to get our own way, is essentially what King Charles I did and that didn't end very well for him."

8. Various of Westminster

Boris Johnson was set to enter 10 Downing Street as Britain's new prime minister on Wednesday, vowing to lead the UK out of the European Union and unite a country deeply divided over Brexit.

Johnson has just over three months to make good on his promise to deliver Brexit by 31 October.

He also must win over the many Britons opposed to Brexit and resistant to his charms.

Many members of his administration will be strong Brexit supporters like Johnson, but he is also set to include some pro-EU politicians.

Johnson, a former mayor of London and foreign secretary, is getting Britain's top job in politics after winning a contest to lead the governing Conservative Party.

He will replace Theresa May, who announced her resignation last month after Parliament repeatedly rejected the withdrawal agreement she struck with the 28-nation bloc.

Johnson will take office in a day of carefully choreographed political drama.

Departing leader May will attend the weekly prime minister's questions period in the House of Commons for the last time - a usually boisterous session which is likely to have a valedictory air.

After saying goodbye to Downing Street staff, May will travel the mile (1.6 kilometres) to Buckingham Palace to resign and ask Queen Elizabeth II to invite Johnson to form a new government.

The 93-year-old monarch will then meet Johnson - the 14th prime minister of her 67-year reign - before the new leader stands outside 10 Downing Street to address the nation.

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London - 24 July 2019

1. Various aerials of Number 10, Downing Street ++MUTE++

2. Media outside Number 10 entrance

3. Various of Number 10 entrance

Theresa May has confirmed she plans to stay on as Britain's prime minister to provide certainty to the country, with support from Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party.

After a brief meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, May said Friday the new government will guide Britain's exit talks from the European Union, which are set to begin in just 10 days.

Standing in front of 10 Downing Street, May said her Conservatives and the DUP will work together to "fulfill the promise of Brexit."

May had called Thursday's early election to strengthen her hand in Brexit talks but instead lost the Conservatives' overall majority in Parliament.

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London - 9 June 2017

1. UK Prime Minister Theresa May arriving to speak at news briefing

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Theresa May, British Prime Minister: ++SOUNDBITE PARTIALLY OVERLAID++

"I will now form a government, a government that can provide certainty and lead Britain forward at this critical time for our country. What the country needs more than ever is certainty and having secured the largest number of votes and the greatest number of seats in the General Election, it is clear that only the Conservative and Unionist party has the legitimacy and ability to provide that certainty by commanding a majority in the House of Commons. "

3. Side shot of May at lectern

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Theresa May, British Prime Minister:

"This will allow us to come together as a country and channel our energies towards a successful Brexit deal that works for everyone in this country, securing a new partnership with the EU which guarantees our long-term prosperity. That's what people voted for last June, that's what we will deliver. Now let's get to work."

5. Various of May and her husband, Philip May, entering Number 10 Downing Street

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday vowed the UK will leave the EU on October 31.

Johnson arrived at 10 Downing Street to speak once he had left Buckingham Palace after being invited by Queen Elizabeth II to form a new government.

The palace confirmed that Johnson had been appointed "as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury", another of the British leader's titles.

Speaking on the steps of Number 10, Johnson said while the Queen had just honoured him with his new "extraordinary" state of office, his first priority was to serve the people of Britain.

"If there is one point we politicians need to remember, it is that the people are our bosses," he declared.

And while he maintained "the time has come to act" on leaving the European Union, he sent out a promise to EU nationals already living in the UK: "Thank you for you contribution to our society, thank you for your patience and I can assure you that under this government you will have the absolute certainty of the right to live and remain."

UK POOL

London - 24 July 2019

1. Moving wide shot of Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister, speaking in front of Number 10 Downing Street

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister:

"I have every confidence that in 99 days time we will have cracked it. But you know what? We aren't going to wait 99 days because the British people have had enough of waiting. The time has come to act, to take decisions, to give strong leadership and to change this country for the better."

3. Cutaway to street lamp

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister:

"And though the Queen (Elizabeth II) has just honoured me with this extraordinary office of state, my job is to serve you: the people. Because if there is one point we politicians need to remember, it is that the people are our bosses."

5. Cutaway of Number 10 door

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister:

"And though I am today building a great team of men and women, I will take personal responsibility for the change I want to see. Never mind the backstop, the buck stops here and I'll tell you something else about my job, it is to be prime minister of the whole United Kingdom and that means uniting our country. Answering, at last, the plea of the forgotten people and the left-behind towns by physically and literally renewing the ties that bind us together."

7. Gate and security at Downing Street

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister:

++SOUNDBITE STARTS ON WIDE ANGLE++

"Because it is time we unleashed the productive power, not just of London and the South-East, but of every corner of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The awesome foursome that are incarnated in that red, white and blue flag. Who together, are so much more than the sum of their parts and whose brand and political personality is admired and even loved around the world for our inventiveness, for our humour, for our universities, our scientists, our armed forces, our diplomacy. For the equalities on which we insist whether race, or gender, or LGBT, or the right of every girl in the world to 12 years of quality education. For the values we stand for around the world."

9. Johnson's partner Carrie Symonds watching

10. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister:

"The values that flag represents it stands for freedom, and free speech and habeas corpus and the rule of law and above all it stands for democracy. That is why we will come out of the EU on October 31st because in the end Brexit was a fundamental decision by the British people that they wanted their laws made by people that they can elect and they can remove from office and we must now respect that decision and create a new partnership with our European friends, as warm, as close and as affectionate as possible."

11. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister:

++SOUNDBITE STARTS ON SHOT OF OFFICIALS++

"And the first step is to repeat unequivocally our guarantee to the 3.2 million EU nationals now living and working among us. And I say directly to you, thank you. Thank you for you contribution to our society, thank you for your patience and I can assure you that under this government you will have the absolute certainty of the right to live and remain."

12. Cutaway to gate and security

13. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister:

"And it is of course vital, at the same time, that we prepare for the remote possibility that Brussels refuses any further to negotiate and we are forced to come out with no deal - not because we want that outcome - of course not - but because it is only common sense to prepare."

14. Cutaway to wide of Johnson speaking

15. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister:

++INCLUDES CUTAWAY TO AND FINISHES ON WIDE ANGLE++

"And don't forget, that in the event of a no-deal outcome we will have that extra lubrication of the 39 billion pounds. And whatever deal we do, we will prepare this autumn for an economic package to boost British business and to lengthen this country's lead as the number one destination in this continent for overseas investment."

16. British flag

17. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister:

"All this and more we can do now and only now at this extraordinary moment in our history. And after three years of unfounded self-doubt it is time to change the record, to recover our natural and historic role as an enterprising, outward-looking and truly global Britain, generous in temper and engaged with the world."

18. Close of door

19. Wide of Johnson walking towards door

20. Johnson waving and going inside door

21. Wide of media and street

LEADIN:

US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to Britain this month as a guest of Queen Elizabeth II.

It will be the latest chapter in the president's relationship with the UK.

STORYLINE:

An oath of office and a promise to the people of the United States to "Make America Great Again".

Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States, January 2017.

Only a week into his administration, on January 27, Prime Minister Theresa May was the first foreign leader to visit Trump.

A signature welcome, May and Trump got straight to business, holding a joint news conference in the Oval Office in Washington.

Both spoke of mutual cooperation between the two countries and agreed to "lay the groundwork for a UK-US trade agreement."

"I'm convinced that a trade deal between the US and the UK is in the national interest of both countries, and will cement the crucial relationship that exists between us, particularly as the UK leaves the European Union and reaches out to the world," said May.

"I can often tell how I get along with someone very early, and I think we're going to have a fantastic relationship," confirmed Trump.

Hand in hand, the UK-US relations were solidified.

Hours before May's arrival, Trump signed an executive order blocking entry to the UK for citizens from some predominantly Muslim countries.

The order suspended all travel to the US for citizens of Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Yemen.

This erupted worldwide protests and ignited criticism of May's visit to the US.

April 2018 - it was announced that Trump would make a "working" visit to the UK on July 13th.

Taking the form of a giant "Trump Baby", preparations were underway ahead of his arrival.

Protesters organised an unflattering blimp for the president's visit.

July 12, Trump and his wife and first Lady Melania arrived at Stansted.

To greet them that evening, May and her husband Phillip May stood side-by-side at Blenheim palace's grand entrance.

That evening they enjoyed a lavish dinner with guests and owners Jamie Blandford and his wife Edla Griffiths.

While Melania Trump tried her hand at the centuries-old game of bowls while visiting the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, Trump visited May's country residence, which is 40 miles (65 kilometres) from London.

May welcomed the president to Chequers in Buckinghamshire July 13.

The meeting was expected to be unusually tense after The Sun newspaper published an interview with Trump on Thursday night (July 12).

Trump was quoted as saying he didn't agree with her Brexit plan and backed Boris Johnson to be the next British Prime Minister.

But in front of the cameras, he had nothing but praise for May.

"This incredible woman right here is doing a fantastic job, a great job, and, I mean that. And I must say that I have gotten to know Theresa May much better over the last two days than I've known her over the last year and a half. I mean we've spent more time in the last two days. Yesterday I had breakfast, lunch and dinner with her, then I said 'What are we doing tomorrow?' which is today, 'Oh you're having breakfast and lunch with Theresa May.'"

"The only thing I ask of Theresa is that we make sure we can trade that we don't have any restrictions because we want to trade with the UK and the UK wants to trade with us."

That afternoon, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II welcomed Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to Windsor Castle.

A military band honoured Trump with a royal salute before playing the US national anthem.

The Queen and Trump then inspected the guard of honour before entering the castle where they were scheduled to spend about 30 minutes getting acquainted over a cup of tea.

The palace confirmed plans that Trump will make a state visit to the UK, June 3 2019.

Some of the traditional trappings of an official state visit are likely being scaled back.

Typically one of the highlights is a carriage ride procession that brings the visiting dignitary to the Buckingham Palace grounds escorted by a large number of mounted soldiers from the Household Cavalry as gun salutes are made from nearby Green Park and the Tower of London.

Officials have not said whether that will happen this time, and it may be truncated or eliminated in part due to concerns that a slow-moving procession of horse-drawn carriages could prove an irresistible target for protesters.

The president and first lady are also not going to stay at Buckingham Palace, where state visitors usually lodge, apparently because of renovations that are underway at the 775 room official residence of the Queen.

They are expected to stay at Winfield House, the spacious home of the U.S. ambassador, which has a private garden nearly as spacious as the palace grounds.

The Trumps and their grown children are expected to meet the younger generation of royals, including Prince William, a future king, and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.

Prince Harry is also set to meet the Trumps, but his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is expected to be at home with their son Archie.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May extended the invitation for a state visit more than two years ago, but the trip has been deferred amid concerns about the president's reception and Britain's extended crisis over Brexit.

POOL

Washington DC, US - 20 January 2017

1. Donald Trump taking oath of office AUDIO (English) Chief Justice John Roberts, off camera: "So help me, God" UPSOUND (English) Trump: "So help me, God"

2. Trump shaking hands with Justice Roberts and hugging family

3. Fireworks over the Lincoln Memorial on Inauguration night ++NIGHT SHOT++

POOL

Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US - 26 January 2017

++NIGHT SHOTS++

4. British Prime Minister Theresa May walking down steps from plane on visit to US

5. Car driving away

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington DC, US - 27 January 2017

6. May's car arriving, US President Donald Trump walking to car, greeting May, May and Trump entering White House

7. May and Trump walking towards podium, holding a joint presser

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Theresa May, British Prime Minister:

"We are discussing how we can establish trade negotiation agreements, take forward immediate high-level talks, lay the groundwork for a UK-US trade agreement, and identify the practical steps we can take now in order to enable companies in both countries to trade and do business with one another more easily. And I'm convinced that a trade deal between the US and the UK is in the national interest of both countries, and will cement the crucial relationship that exists between us, particularly as the UK leaves the European Union and reaches out to the world."

9. SOUNDBITE (English) US President Donald Trump:

"I can often tell how I get along with someone very early, and I believe we're going to have a fantastic relationship."

10. Tracking shot of May and Trump walking outside White House, holding hands for a few seconds

ASSOCIATED PRESS

London, UK - 30 January 2017

++NIGHT SHOTS++

11. Close of sign that reads (English) "Shameless May, Fascist Tyrant"

12. Close of sign that reads (English) "No to racism, no to Trump"

13. Protest

ASSOCIATED PRESS

London, UK -  7 November 2018

14. Various of giant blimp balloon called "Trump Baby"

UK POOL

Stansted, UK - 12 July 2018

15. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump exiting plane, greeting others

UK POOL

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, UK - 12 July 2018

16. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arriving by car at Blenheim Palace, British Prime Minister Theresa May and husband Philip May waiting to greet them   

17. Trump and wife Melania shaking hands with May and husband Philip

18. Trump, Melania, May and Philip walking towards the palace

19. Trump, Melania, May and Philip clapping for military parade and band

20. Trump, Melania, May and Philip and owner of Blenheim Palace Jamie Blandford and wife Edla Griffiths walking into the palace

UK POOL

London, UK - 12 July 2018

21. Security helicopter leaving and flying over anti-Trump protesters ++MUTE++

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London, UK - 13 July 2018

22. Various of anti-Trump protesters walking on Regent Street towards Piccadilly Circus

23. Margo Steeden, protester:

"He is disrupting politics worldwide. I don't understand why the American people haven't actually removed him."

24. Tilt down on protest crowd at Trafalgar Square

25. Various of "Trump Baby" outside Westminster

26. Close of back of jacket reading: (English) "Trump Babysitter"

27. SOUNDBITE (English) Leo Murray, Trump Blimp organiser:

"We thought it would be funny, and it is funny. People are finding it hilarious."

UK POOL

London, UK - 13 July 2018

28. Various aerials of Trump blimp flying during protest ++MUTE++

UK POOL

London, UK - 13 July 2018

29. Melania Trump playing bowls at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

UK POOL

Chequers, UK - 13 July 2018

30. Trump and May posing for a photo outside the building

31. Various of Trump and May holding hands, walking to news conference

32. SOUNDBITE (English) Donald Trump, US President: ++CAMERA ANGLE CHANGES DURING BITE++

"This incredible woman right here, is doing a fantastic job, a great job, and, I mean that. And I must say that I have gotten to know Theresa May much better over the last two days than I've known her over the last year and a half. I mean we've spent more time in the last two days. Yesterday I had breakfast, lunch and dinner with her, then I said 'What are we doing tomorrow?' which is today, 'Oh you're having breakfast and lunch with Theresa May.'"

33. Wide of new conference

34. SOUNDBITE (English) Donald Trump, US President:

"The only thing I ask of Theresa is that we make sure we can trade, that we don't have any restrictions, because we want to trade with the UK and the UK wants to trade with us."

UK POOL

Windsor, UK - 13 July 2018

35. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arriving

36. Queen greeting Trump and Melania

37. Various of honour guard, Queen, Trump and First Lady as US national anthem is played

38. The Queen and Trump inspecting honour guard

Theresa May has confirmed she plans to stay on as Britain's prime minister to provide certainty to the country, with support from Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party.

After a brief meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, May said Friday the new government will guide Britain's exit talks from the European Union, which are set to begin in just 10 days.

Standing in front of 10 Downing Street, May said her Conservatives and the DUP will work together to "fulfil the promise of Brexit".

May had called Thursday's early election to strengthen her hand in Brexit talks but instead lost the Conservatives' overall majority in Parliament.

UK POOL

London - 9 June 2017

1. AERIAL of car carrying UK Prime Minister Theresa May arriving back at Downing Street

2. Various groundshots of car pulling in to Downing Street and May exiting car with her husband Philip

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday vowed the UK will leave the EU on October 31, "no ifs, or buts".

Johnson had just left Buckingham Palace after being invited by Queen Elizabeth II to form a new government.

The palace confirmed that Johnson had been appointed "as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury", another of the British leader's titles.

UK POOL

London - 24 July 2019

++STARTS AND ENDS ON SOUNDBITE++

1. SOUNDBITE (English) Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister:

++SOUNDBITE STARTS ON WIDE ANGLE AND INCLUDES VARIOUS ANGLES++

"Good afternoon. I have just been to see Her Majesty, The Queen (Elizabeth II), who has invited me to form a government and I have accepted. I pay tribute to the fortitude and patience of my predecessor and her deep sense of public service. But in spite of all her efforts it has become clear that there are pessimists at home and abroad who think after three years of indecision that this country has become a prisoner to the old arguments of 2016 and in this home of democracy, we are incapable of honouring a democratic mandate. And so I am standing before you today to tell you, the British people, that those critics are wrong. The doubters, the doomsters, the gloomsters. They are going to get it wrong again. The people who bet against Britain are going to lose their shirts because we're going to restore trust in our democracy. And we are going to fulfil the repeated promises of Parliament to the people and come out of the EU on October the 31st, no ifs or buts."

The Duke of Cambridge gave a speech in Berlin on Wednesday at a garden party marking the Queen's birthday.

Joined by his wife the Duchess of Cambridge as well as the British Ambassador to Germany, Sebastian Wood, Prince William spoke of his expectation for the UK and Germany to remain the "firmest of friends" despite the UK's decision to leave the European Union.

The Duke and Duchess arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a three-day visit to Germany and were welcomed at the Presidential Palace by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and wife Elke Buedenbender.

The couple's first stop was the Chancellery, where they had lunch with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The Duke and Duchess arrived from Poland, their first stop on a two-country European trip which comes as Britain negotiates its exit from the European Union. During his speech, Prince William emphasised Britain and Germany's shared, European interests and democratic values.

Prince William and Kate are also scheduled to visit Heidelberg and Hamburg during their time in Germany.

Berlin - 19 July 2017

1. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Sebastian Wood, the British Ambassador to Germany, enter the garden party held in honour of the Queen's birthday at the Ambassador's residence in Berlin.

2. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, greets the party in German

3. Cutaway of guests

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge:

"The United Kingdom and Germany proudly share the same values, as open and democratic societies, and the same determination to champion those values and to defend them. Not least through our very close defence and security partnerships. Today, we share a fundamental interest in the peace and prosperity of the continent of Europe, to which we both belong."

5. Cutaway of guests

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge:

"This relationship between the United Kingdom and Germany really matters. It is the product of many years of working closely together. It will continue despite Britain's recent decision to leave the European Union. I am confident that we shall remain the firmest of friends.

7. Cutaway of guests

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge:

"I should like to finish with a message that my grandmother the Queen has sent to you all this evening, and that she asked me to read to you. "Prince Philip and I send our warmest good wishes to all of you gathered at this special garden party on the occasion of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's official visit to Germany. We have fond memories of our five state visits to Germany."

9. Band plays the British national anthem

10. Wide of the Duke and Duchess at the garden party

11. Sebastian Wood, the British Ambassador to Germany, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge make a toast to Queen Elizabeth II UPSOUND (English) "To the queen!"

12. Zoom out to wide of guests as the Duke and Duchess listen to the German national anthem

UK PRINCE GIVES SPEECH AT AMBASSADOR'S HOME IN GERMANY

The Duke of Cambridge gave a speech in Berlin on Wednesday (19 JULY 2017) at a garden party marking the Queen's birthday.

Joined by his wife the Duchess of Cambridge as well as the British Ambassador to Germany, Sebastian Wood, Prince William spoke of his expectation for the UK and Germany to remain the "firmest of friends" despite the UK's decision to leave the European Union.

The Duke and Duchess arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a three-day visit to Germany and were welcomed at the Presidential Palace by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and wife Elke Buedenbender.

The couple's first stop was the Chancellery, where they had lunch with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The Duke and Duchess arrived from Poland, their first stop on a two-country European trip which comes as Britain negotiates its exit from the European Union. During his speech, Prince William emphasised Britain and Germany's shared, European interests and democratic values.

Prince William and Kate are also scheduled to visit Heidelberg and Hamburg during their time in Germany.

Berlin, 19 July 2017

1. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Sebastian Wood, the British Ambassador to Germany, enter the garden party held in honour of the Queen's birthday at the Ambassador's residence in Berlin

2. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, greets the party in German

3. Cutaway of guests

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge:

"The United Kingdom and Germany proudly share the same values, as open and democratic societies, and the same determination to champion those values and to defend them. Not least through our very close defence and security partnerships. Today, we share a fundamental interest in the peace and prosperity of the continent of Europe, to which we both belong."

5. Cutaway of guests

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge:

"This relationship between the United Kingdom and Germany really matters. It is the product of many years of working closely together. It will continue despite Britain's recent decision to leave the European Union. I am confident that we shall remain the firmest of friends."

7. Cutaway of guests

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge:

"I should like to finish with a message that my grandmother the Queen has sent to you all this evening, and that she asked me to read to you. "Prince Philip and I send our warmest good wishes to all of you gathered at this special garden party on the occasion of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's official visit to Germany. We have fond memories of our five state visits to Germany."

9. Band plays the British national anthem

10. Wide of the Duke and Duchess at the garden party

11. Sebastian Wood, the British Ambassador to Germany, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge make a toast to Queen Elizabeth II UPSOUND (English) "To the queen!"

12. Zoom out to wide of guests as the Duke and Duchess listen to the German national anthem