Donald Trump is inaugurated as 45th President of the United States in Washington on January 20. (Getty)

In one of the most viral photos of the year, counter-protester Saffiyah Khan is shown smiling in defiance at a raging English Defence League (EDL) demonstrator in Birmingham. The protest was a response to the Westminster terror attack earlier in the year. (PA)

On March 22, Khalid Masood drove through pedestrians on Westminster Bridge killing four people, before attacking a police officer outside the Palace of Westminster. Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood (centre), jumped into help PC Keith Palmer who tragically died from his injuries. (PA)

In one of the most distressing photos of the year, thick smoke rises into the cloudless sky as over 200 firefighters from across London continue tackle the blaze at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington. Fire crews were called to the high-rise residential block on the Lancaster West housing estate in White City just before 1am on 14 June. The devastating fire killed 71 people. (REX/Shutterstock)

Global music star Beyoncé announced her pregnancy in dramatic style earlier this year, posting a stunning shot of herself on Instagram to let fans know that she and husband Jay-Z were expected twins. The pic later was later crowned the most-liked Instagram post of 2017. (Beyoncé/Instagram)

Labour Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Home Secretary Amber Rudd lay floral tributes near London Bridge station, the day after a terror attack in June which killed eight people and left 48 injured. (Rex/Shutterstock)

After a mixup at the 2017 Oscars, La La Land was mistakenly announced as the winner of Best Picture, resulting in the filmmakers and cast taking to the stage to claim their award. The cringe-worthy picture shows the moment the film’s producer, Jordan Horowitz (left), pointed out that the winner was actually Moonlight. (Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock)

After Hurricane Irma struck Florida, two manatees were left stranded on the dried-out ocean floor. The animals found themselves high and dry when the water was sucked away near Sarasota, on Florida’s west coast. Police and more locals soon turned up and managed to carry the stranded animals back to shore, after which the lucky creatures finally swan to safety. (Marcelo Clavijo/Facebook)

Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway (L) checks her phone after taking a photo as US President Donald Trump and leaders of historically black universities and colleges pose for a group photo in the Oval Office in February. (Getty)

Following protests started by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, to raise awareness over racial injustice in the U.S., several players from the Jacksonville Jaguars (pictured) and Baltimore Ravens ‘took a knee’ while the American national anthem played before the NFL International Series match at Wembley in September. Both teams stood for God Save the Queen.

Dozens of people play with inflatable rings at a waterpark in Fushun, China, in July, where temperatures rose to 32c. (Getty)

Controversially pipping Beyoncé to the post for the best album, London-born singer Adele was incredibly gracious in her acceptance speech, stating that the U.S. singer deserved the award more for her ground-breaking ‘Lemonade’. Adele even snapped a piece of off her award to hand over to Beyoncé.(Frank Micelotta/REX/Shutterstock)

After calling a snap general election in April, Theresa May limped to victory in June’s polls, losing the Tories’ majority in the House of Commons in the process. Here, Theresa May faces the nation to make a statement outside 10 Downing Street, after travelling to Buckingham Palace for an audience with Queen Elizabeth II after the results rolled in. (PA)

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn reads with children as he visits Brentry Children Centre in Bristol, during Labour’s election campaign in April. (PA)

Just like his predecessors, President Donald Trump finally made it into London’s famous Madame Tussaud’s waxworks. This slightly surreal picture shows make-up Chris Gargiuol applying the finishing touches to Trump’s orange visage to coincide with the new Commander-in-Chiefs inauguration. (© DavidJensen/EMPICS Entertainment)

Roger Federer won his eight Wimbledon final trophy in 2017 after beating Marin Cilic at the famous SW19 grand slam. (PA)

This year the BBC finally revealed that The Doctor would be played by a woman for the first time, with actress Jodie Whittaker stepping into the role. The next big reveal was the outfit that the female timelord will be wearing for the sci-fi drama. The long-awaited images shows a retro-style ensemble with cropped trousers, braces and a striped top for the ground-breaking role reversal.(BBC)

The Duchess of Cambridge’s sister had her own big day in 2017 when she walked down the aisle with husband James Matthews. This adorable snap shows the happy couple leaving the church in St Mark’s church in Englefield, Berkshire with flower girls and page boys, including Prince George, leading the way. (PA)

Music fans flee in terror after a shooting in Las Vegas at the Harvest Country Music Festival, where Stephen Paddock killed 58 people and himself in October. (Getty)

Looking the epitome of Britishness, the Duke of Edinburgh is pictured in a bowler hat attending the Captain General’s Parade at Buckingham Palace – his final individual public engagement. (PA)

An aerial view of flooded homes affected from Tropical Storm Harvey in Beaumont, Texas, in September.

Long-distance runner and Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah was awarded a Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in November. The athlete was born in Somalia before moving to London when he was eight years old. (PA)

In the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing that happened following one of her concerts, American singer Ariane Grande returned to the city for the One Love Manchester benefit concert. She was joined by Coldplay, Little Mix and Liam Gallagher at the Old Trafford cricket ground to raise money for victims of the suicide bomb attack. (PA)

On the 20th anniversary of their mother Diana’s death, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry visited the White Garden in Kensington Palace, to meet with representatives from charities supported by the late Princess of Wales, and look at floral tributes. (PA)

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt ran what many believe to be his last professional race at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in August, at the London Stadium. As usual, he put on a performance for the crowd after his last Men’s 100m final during day two of the event. (PA)

In September a bucket bomb was detonated on a London Underground train at Parson’s Green on the District Line, though thankfully no one was killed. In one of the most recognisable images of the year, an injured woman is assisted by police following the blast. (PA)

The August total solar eclipse, the first one visible across the whole of the US in nearly a century, captured the attention of the world. President Donald Trump was immediately mocked for gazing straight at the phenomenon without protective eyewear. (Rex)

Zimbabweans drink, sing, and dance as they celebrate at night at an intersection in Harare in November, after Robert Mugabe resigned as president after 37 years in power. (Getty)

Follow intense speculation, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle finally announced their engagement in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace. Prince Harry will marry the American actress in a ceremony at Windsor Castle in May 2018. (PA)

A plane flies past the Shard in central London, as the sky takes on an unusual orange colour caused by Storm Ophelia. (PA)