Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Updated: 01 Feb 2020 1:05 pm
A member of protocol removes the European Union flag from the UK Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels. As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc's top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role despite the loss of a powerful affiliate.
A member of protocol removes the Union flag from the atrium of the Europa building in Brussels.
The Union flag is lowered and removed from outside of the European Parliament in Brussels. As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc's top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role despite the loss of a powerful affiliate.
Brexit supporters trample on a European Union flag during a rally in London.
