Thousands of women are marching in protest against Donald Trump's presidency in cities across the UK, and around the world.
The London march began at the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square, taking in Park Lane, Piccadilly and Pall Mall, ahead of a rally in its final destination - Trafalgar Square.
Walking along Piccadilly, the marchers chanted: "Build bridges not walls."
Slogans on placards included "dump Trump", "reject hate, reclaim politics" and "no to racism, no to Trump".
Organisers say it is "part of an international day of action in solidarity" on President Trump's first full day in office.
One protester, 32-year-old Kim McInally, held a sign saying: "My p**** is not up for grabs."
"Yesterday was seen as the official start of fascism coming back," she said.
"Human rights and human equality is getting pushed further and further down the list."
Iron Man 3 actress Rebecca Hall was also among the marchers, saying: "Yesterday was a confusing day and a sad day. I was sad to see Obama leave... We do not know what the Government is going to be like."
Other British cities hosting protests include Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, Liverpool and Cardiff.
Just 72 hours after an event was organised in Bristol, more than 1,000 people marched from Queen Square to College Green.
One of the signs there read: "We Reject The Comb-Over Con".
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