"British Handover"

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22 January 2026

Pedestrians walk across a busy street corner in the city centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, on December 19, 2025.

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25 December 2025

Soldiers of the King's Guard wear their distinctive winter grey Great Coats and bearskin hats as they participate in the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 24, 2025. This historic tradition involves the Old Guard being relieved of their duties by the New Guard, accompanied by a military band and the Corps of Drums. During the winter months, the traditional scarlet tunics are replaced by heavy woollen overcoats to protect the troops from the cold.

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25 December 2025

Soldiers of the King's Guard wear their distinctive winter grey Great Coats and bearskin hats as they participate in the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 24, 2025. This historic tradition involves the Old Guard being relieved of their duties by the New Guard, accompanied by a military band and the Corps of Drums. During the winter months, the traditional scarlet tunics are replaced by heavy woollen overcoats to protect the troops from the cold.

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#12520823

1 July 2025

A police officer marches during the flag-raising ceremony held by the government in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2025. This year marks 28 years after the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China.

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#12520824

1 July 2025

The national flag of China and the HKSAR flag are displayed at a reception held by the government in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2025. This year marks 28 years after the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China.

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#12520825

1 July 2025

The national flag of China and the HKSAR flag are displayed at a reception held by the government in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2025. This year marks 28 years after the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China.

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#12520826

1 July 2025

From left to right, Zhou Ji, the current head of the China Liaison Office in Hong Kong, former Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, and Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attend a reception held by the government in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2025. This year marks 28 years since the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China.

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#12520827

1 July 2025

From left to right, Zhou Ji, the current head of the China Liaison Office in Hong Kong, former Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, and Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attend a reception held by the government in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2025. This year marks 28 years since the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China.

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#12520817

1 July 2025

The police band marches in before the flag-raising ceremony held by the government in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2025. This year marks 28 years after the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China.

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#12520818

1 July 2025

The government discipline service marches in before the flag-raising ceremony held by the government in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2025. This year marks 28 years after the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China.

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#12520819

1 July 2025

Zhou Ji, the current head of the China Liaison office in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, and former Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying attend the flag-raising ceremony held by the government in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2025. This year marks 28 years after the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China.

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#12520820

1 July 2025

Police officers hoist the flag during the flag-raising ceremony held by the government in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2025. This year marks 28 years after the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China.

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#12520821

1 July 2025

A general view shows the flag-raising ceremony held by the government in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2025. This year marks 28 years after the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China.

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#11375430

1 July 2024

A police officer is raising the National Flag of China and the HKSAR flag at Bohemia Square during the flag-raising ceremony in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2024. Today, Hong Kong is marking 27 years after the handover from the United Kingdom to China.

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#11375431

1 July 2024

A police officer is raising the National Flag of China and the HKSAR flag at Bohemia Square during the flag-raising ceremony in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2024. Today, Hong Kong is marking 27 years after the handover from the United Kingdom to China.

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#11375432

1 July 2024

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and other government officials are attending the flag-raising ceremony at Bohemia Square in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2024. Today, Hong Kong is marking 27 years since the handover from the United Kingdom to China.

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