Changing of the Guard: British PM David Cameron Steps Down

London commuters take copies of the Evening Standard Newspaper showing Britain's outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron leaving 10 Downing Street on July 13. Cameron's departure makes way for the new leader of the Conservative Party, Theresa May. She is now Britain's second ever female prime minister, taking the lead just weeks after the seismic Brexit referendum to leave the European Union sent shockwaves round the world. 

David Cameron receives a standing ovation from members of parliament at the end of his last Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons.

Members of the public wait outside Buckingham Palace for the arrival of David Cameron and Prime Minister Theresa May.

David Cameron speaks outside 10 Downing Street before going to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II. 

Cameron’s daughter, Florence Rose Endellion, hangs onto her mother Samantha as he speaks.

Cameron hugs his wife, Samantha, daughters, Nancy and Florence, and son, Arthur, in front of 10 Downing Street.

 David Cameron waves as he enters the car with his wife and kids.

Queen Elizabeth II welcomes Theresa May at the start of an audience in Buckingham Palace where she invited the former home secretary to become prime minister and form a new government. 

Britain's new prime minister, Theresa May, speaks to the media as her husband Philip looks on.

Theresa May and her husband Philip wave to the media upon their arrival at No. 10 Downing Street. May will begin building a new cabinet and faces the task of leading the country out of the EU.

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