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Andy Rain
Andy took up photography at the age of 20 when traveling in Southeast Asia. He spent the next 15 years working as a freelancer focusing on human and environmental feature stories in Africa, Asia, the Balkans and Middle East before beginning his career with epa images in Tokyo in May 2003. Andy is now based in London with his two children and covers London and the United Kingdom for epa.
Ladies Day at Royal Ascot
epa10015795 Visitors wear fancy hats as they attend Ladies Day at Royal Ascot, in Ascot, Berkshire, Britain, 16 June 2022. Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable horse race meeting and social event running daily from 14 to 18 June 2022. Britain's Queen Elizabeth is not expected to attend due to on-going mobility issues. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Meeting of NATO Heads of State and Government London
epa08042540 US President Donald J. Trump departs 10 Downing Street during the NATO Summit in London, Britain, 03 December 2019. NATO countries' heads of states and governments gather in London for a two-day meeting. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Hyde Park Christmas Day Swim
epa07248165 Participants line up for the annual Hyde Park Christmas Day Swim at Hyde Park in London, Britain, 25 December 2018. Traditionally known as the Peter Pan Cup, members of the Hyde Park swimming club take part each year in the icy waters of the Serpentine Lake. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Final - Italy vs England
epaselect epa09339028 Andrea Belotti (C) of Italy lifts the trophy as his teammates celebrate after winning the UEFA EURO 2020 final between Italy and England in London, Britain, 11 July 2021. EPA-EFE/Andy Rain / POOL (RESTRICTIONS: For editorial news reporting purposes only. Images must appear as still images and must not emulate match action video footage. Photographs published in online publications shall have an interval of at least 20 seconds between the posting.)
Round of 16 England vs Germany
epa09311565 Harry Kane of England celebrates scoring the 2-0 during the UEFA EURO 2020 round of 16 soccer match between England and Germany in London, Britain, 29 June 2021. EPA-EFE/Andy Rain / POOL (RESTRICTIONS: For editorial news reporting purposes only. Images must appear as still images and must not emulate match action video footage. Photographs published in online publications shall have an interval of at least 20 seconds between the posting.)
Ukrainians in London protest against Russian invasion of Ukraine
epa09813408 Ukrainians hold a protest at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, 09 March 2022. Ukrainians living in Britain continue to demonstrate against Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson awaits vote on his general election motion.
epa07955820 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a poppy appeal event at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 28 October 2019. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is awaiting today's vote at parliament on his general election motion. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Athony Gormley exhibit opens at Royal Academy of Arts in London.
epaselect epa07848531 An installation by British artist Anthony Gormley on display at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, Britain, 17 September 2019. The Royal Academy of Arts is presenting a solo exhibition of the internationally acclaimed British sculptor. The exhibit opens September 21. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
St.Petersburg Ballet Theatre at London Coliseum
epa06962622 Russian dancers Irina Kolesnikova (C-L) and Denis Rodkin (C-R) from the St.Petersburg Ballet Theatre group perform Swan Lake ahead of the opening night at the London Coliseum, in London, Britain, 21 August 2018. Swan Lake opens 22 August. The Russian troupe was founded in 1994. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Prince Philip remains in hospital
epa09039767 The shadows of police cast across the street outside the King Edward VII hospital in London, Britain, 27 February 2021. Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh remains in hospital after being admitted as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell on 17 February 2021. The British royal is being treated for an infection and is expected to remain in hospital for several days, Buckingham Palace said on 23 February. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Black Lives Matter protest in London in wake of George Floyd's death
epaselect epa08469738 An activist holds up a megaphone as thousands of people defy the coronavirus lockdown order to take part in a 'Black Lives Matter' (BLM) protest at Parliament Square in London, Britain, 06 June 2020. The anti-racism demonstration was held to condemn the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man who died on 25 May after being detained by police officers in Minneapolis (Minnesota), USA, and to express solidarity with the BLM-led protests currently taking place throughout the US. Video footage recorded by bystanders appeared to show police officer Derek Chauvin forcefully kneeling on Floyd's neck for several minutes while the latter pleaded that he couldn't breathe and three other officers passively looked on. Outrage over this new alleged killing of an unarmed black man at the hands of US police has spread across the country and abroad, giving rise to many spontaneous protests around the globe and some riots in major American cities. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Black Lives Matter protest in London in wake of George Floyd's death
epa08469557 A protester wears a protective face mask emblazoned with the words 'I Can't Breathe' as she takes part in a 'Black Lives Matter' (BLM) protest at Parliament Square in London, Britain, 06 June 2020. The anti-racism demonstration was held to condemn the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man who died on 25 May after being detained by police officers in Minneapolis (Minnesota), USA, and to express solidarity with the BLM-led protests currently taking place throughout the US. Video footage recorded by bystanders appeared to show police officer Derek Chauvin forcefully kneeling on Floyd's neck for several minutes while the latter pleaded that he couldn't breathe and three other officers passively looked on. Outrage over this new alleged killing of an unarmed black man at the hands of US police has spread across the country and abroad, giving rise to many spontaneous protests around the globe and some riots in major American cities. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Wimbledon Championships
epa07697886 Cori Gauff of the USA celebrates winning against Polona Hercog of Slovenia during their third round match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 05 July 2019. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO COMMERCIAL SALES
Wimbledon Championships
epaselect epa07693155 Cori Gauff of the US celebrates her win over Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia in their second round match during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 03 July 2019. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO COMMERCIAL SALES
England v Wales
epa09787494 Wales' Nick Tompkins scores Wales second try of the match during a Six Nations international rugby match against England at Twickenham in London, Britain, 26 February 2022. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Anti Trump protests during State visit of US President Donald J. Trump to United Kingdom
epa07624037 Anti Trump protesters with a Trump baby blimp flying over Parliament Square gather for a protest against US President Donald J. Trump State visit to the UK in London, Britain, 04 June 2019. US President Trump and First Lady Trump are on a three-day official visit to Britain. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Royals attend Anzac Day commemorations in London
epa06691760 US Meghan Markle, fiance of Britain's Prince Harry (unseen) departs following an Anzac Day commemoration service at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, 25 April 2018. Anzac Day, annually comemorated on 25 April, is the national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, remembering all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
London 2017 IAAF World Championships
epa06141132 Jamaica's Usain Bolt falls to the track after sustaining an injury during the men's 4x100m Relay final at the London 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, Britain, 12 August 2017. EPA/ANDY RAIN
London 2017 IAAF World Championships
epa06141122 Jamaica's Usain Bolt falls to the track after sustaining an injury during the men's 4x100m Relay final at the London 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, Britain, 12 August 2017. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Brexit 10 Downing Street
epaselect epa07382501 Number 10 Downing Street photographed through the lens of a film camera in London, Britain, 20 February 2019. Prime Minster Theresa May is heading to Brussels for further talks over Brexit 20 February EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Juventus FC vs Real Madrid
epa06009048 Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos lifts the trophy while celebrating with his teammates winning the UEFA Champions League final between Juventus FC and Real Madrid at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff, Britain, 03 June 2017. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Arsenal FC vs Everton FC
epa06494353 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (back) scores the 4-0 lead against Everton's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (front) during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC in London, Britain, 03 February 2018. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications
Supermoom in London
epa06488774 A plane is silhouetted against a supermoon, seen from London, Britain, 31 January 2018. A Blue Moon, a total lunar eclipse and a supermoon coincide to create a rare lunar event that hasn't been seen in more than 150 years. This lunar event, called a 'Super Blue Blood Moon' features the second full moon of the month, also known as a Blue Moon, as well as a total lunar eclipse, which is often referred to as a 'blood moon' because the moon turns a reddish color when it passes through Earth's shadow. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Anglo French Summit
epaselect epa06450775 French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and British Prime Minister Theresa May (R) look up at a military fly past at Sandhurst Military Academy in Camberley, Britain, 18 January 2018. The Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to make an announcement as part of the Anglo-France Summit at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where she will discuss Britain's strong and wide-ranging bilateral relationship with President Macron. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Wimbledon Championships
epaselect epa05418740 Andy Murray of Britain celebrates his win over Milos Raonic of Canada in the men's singles final of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 10 July 2016. EPA/ANDY RAIN EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO COMMERCIAL SALES
Prime Minister Theresa May officially triggering Article 50.
epa05882226 epaselect epa05877014 A European Union flag during a demonstration against Brexit outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, 29 March 2017. British Prime Minister Theresa May made a statement to Parliament officially triggering Article 50 formally begining Britain's departure from the European Union. Theresa May has signed the letter giving official notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which was delivered to European Council president Donald Tusk by the British ambassador to the EU, Sir Tim Barrow on 29 March 2017. EPA/ANDY RAIN EPA/ANDY RAIN
US President Obama in Britain
epa05272639 US President Barack Obama during a press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron (not pictured) at the Foreign Office in London, Britain, 22 April 2016. Obama is in Britain for meetings with Prime Minister Cameron and Queen Elizabeth II before continuing his trip to Germany. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Queen's speech at Opening of Parliament
epa05313966 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II departs Buckingham Palace for the Queen's speech at the Opening of Parliament in London, Britain, 18 May 2016. The government is expected to announce a whole range of policies including to improve the prison system and social care. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Wimbledon Championships
epa05417134 Serena Williams of the US celebrates her win over Angelique Kerber of Germany in their ladies' singles final during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 09 July 2016. EPA/ANDY RAIN POOL EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO COMMERCIAL SALES
EE British Academy Film Awards 2014 - Press Room
epa04082547 Australian actress Cate Blanchett poses in the press room after winning the Best Leading Actress award for her performance in 'Blue Jasmine' at the 2014 EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony at The Royal Opera House in London, Britain, 16 February 2014. The ceremony is hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). EPA/ANDY RAIN
70th anniversary of the Allied landings on D-Day
epaselect epa04241061 Briton Fred Glover formerly of the British 9th Parachute Regiment watches a parachute drop at Ranville in Normandy, France, 05 June, 2014. The Allied invasion of Normandy on 6th of June 1944 was the largest assault ever launched. More than 75,000 British Canadian and other Commonwealth Troops Landed on the Beaches alongside the United States and the Free French, in an Allied invasion of more than 130,000. Another 7,900 British troops were landed by Air.The invasion established a crucial second front in the Liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation, ultimately leading to victory for Allied Forces in 1945. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Ultimate emerald-cut diamond sale
epaselect epa04617488 A Sotheby's staff holds a perfect emerald-cut diamond up to her eye at Sotheby's auction house in London, Britain, 13 February 2015. The 100.20-carat D colour, internally flawless perfect diamond worth some 20-25 million US dollar will go on sale in New York on 21 April. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Royal Ascot Opening Day
epa04262619 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Prince Harry (R) arrive in a horse-drawn carriage for the opening day of Royal Ascot in southeast of London, Britain, 17 June 2014. The Royal Ascot horse race event runs through 21 June. EPA/ANDY RAIN
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades visits London
epa05558415 British Prime Minister Theresa May wears leopard skin style shoes as she steps out to wait for the arrival of the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades (unseen) for a meeting at No. 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, 27 September 2016. EPA/ANDY RAIN
British Prime Minister David Cameron welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Chequers
epa04989650 British Prime Minister David Cameron (R) shares a pint with Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) at a pub near Chequers, Buckinghamshire, northwest of London, Britain, 22 October 2015. President Xi Jinping is on a four day state visit to the UK EPA/ANDY RAIN / POOL
London Zoo Annual stocktale 2016
epa05087701 Young visitors look at penguins through a glass port hole at the London Zoo in London, Britain, 04 January 2016. The London Zoo undertakes its annual stocktaking which is carried out at the the start of each year. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Britons Observe a two-minute Silence to Mark Armistice Day.
epa02999771 World War II veteran John Jeffrey, 90, who took part in the D-Day landings remembers his fallen comrades during a Armistice Day remembrance service at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, Britain, 11November 2011. Millions of people across the UK observed a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day. The annual event which began at 11:00 GMT, on the 11th day of the 11th month, mirroring the time guns along the western front fell silent for the final time at the end of World War I in 1918.
Ceremonies across Britain commemorated those who died in two world wars, including 385 British soldiers killed in Afghanistan. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Queen Elizabeth II turns 90
epa05258736 (FILE) A file picture dated 04 June 2014 shows Britain's Queen Elizabeth II returning to Buckingham Palace by royal carriage along The Mall following her State Opening of Parliament Speech in London, Britain. The British monarch will celebrate her 90th birthday on 21 April 2016. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Boris Johnson in the spotlight after 'Partygate' allegations
epaselect epa09694543 Political satire artist Kaya Mar poses for a photo holding his painting of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson outside Downing Street in London, Britain 19 January 2022. Pressure is building on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson after the 'Partygate' allegations. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has reiterated calls for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign following allegations that the Prime Minister attended a drinks party at Downing Street during lockdown in May 2020. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
British Royals visit Leicester
epa03137162 Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visits the De Montfort University in Leicester, Britain, 08 March 2012. The Duchess accompanied Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh while on a tour of Britain as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Gymnastics London 2012 Olympic Games Qualification
epa03058764 Canada's Victoria Moors performs her Beam routine during the Gymnastics qualification event for the London 2012 Olympic Games at the North Greenwich Arena in London, Britain, 13 January 2012. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton - Marriage Service
epa02708348 Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (R) and Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridgee (L) make their way up The Mall towards Buckingham Palace following their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, 29 April 2011. The bride wears a v-neck Alexander McQueen gown, designed by creative director Sarah Burton and a 1936 Cartier halo tiara lent to her by Queen Elizabeth. About 650 people have been invited to the lunchtime reception given by Queen Elizabeth II and around 300 people have been invited to the dinner given by the groom's father, Charles Prince of Wales, at Buckingham Palace. EPA/ANDY RAIN *** Local Caption *** 00000402636386
US Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama visits Britain
epa01424059 US Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama arrives at Downing Street for a meeting with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in London, Britain, 26 July 2008. Obama said Friday in Paris that the war in Afghanistan must be won and called for additional US troops to be deployed there. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Household Cavalry horse drills for Queen"s Birthday
epa01730099 Corporal Daniel Evans sits with horse Beatrice during horse drills in Hyde Park in London, Britain, 14 May 2009. The Household Cavalry practised their horse drills prior to Trooping of the Color, the Queen's Birthday celebrations, June 14. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Dalai Lama London visit
epa01352289 The Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama in a jovial mood during a press conference with the British press in Westminster Hall in London, Britain, 21 May 2008. The Dalai Lama is on a 11 day visit to the UK. EPA/ANDY RAIN
PM Brown welcomes Mandela
epa01101676 Nelson Mandela arrives at number 10 Downing Street for a meeting with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (Not Pictured) in London, Britain, 28 August 2007. Mandela is in London for a statue unveiling of himself in Parliament Square, 29 August 2007. EPA/ANDY RAIN
A young girl and a pelican enjoy the view
epa00935228 A young girl and a pelican enjoy the view while sitting on a park bench in St.James' Park in London, Saturday, 17 February 2007. EPA/ANDY RAIN
FIS WORLD CUP NORDIC COMBINED KOBAYASHI
epa00670724 Japan's Norihito Kobayashi sours above the Sapporo skyline during the FIS World Cup Nordic Combined ski jump 1st round event in Sapporo, Japan, Saturday 17 March 2006. EPA/ANDY RAIN
Boy searches for belongings in Banda Aceh
epa000343396 A young Acehnese boy searches for belongings amongst the rubble caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Banda Aceh town, Indonesia, Sunday 09 January 2005. Two weeks after the Indian Ocean tsunami, aid has reached the majority of the decimated villages and towns in the Indonesian province of Aceh, the United Nations said Sunday. EPA/ANDY RAIN