Brexit: UK officially exits the European Union

The United Kingdom has now officially left the European Union after 47 years of membership.

Yesterday, people around the country celebrated with fireworks and big parties. For many they are calling it the UK's Independence Day.

In Parliament Square in London, thousands joined together to countdown to the UK's exit from the EU.

At the stroke of eleven o'clock last night, a recording of Big Ben's bells played and the UK's flag - the Union Jack - was removed from the EU's headquarters in Brussels.

But while many were celebrating, others were more down-hearted.

See how the UK reacted to their last day in the EU.

Eight-year-old Nicholas celebrated Britain's exit from the European Union in Parliament Square

A clock projected onto 10 Downing Street counted down to Brexit

The UK's flag - the Union Jack - was removed from the headquarters of the European Union in Brussels

A sign reads "I am European" in French during a flashmob to mark Brexit in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate in Germany

Protestors hold up signs at the Northern Irish border where some are concerned that leaving the EU will cause tension between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage congratulated people celebrating in Parliament Square on achieving their dream of independence from the EU

The white cliffs of Dover are a famous landmark in the UK.

Dover is also the site at which we send and receive lots of our goods to and from Europe.

Last night, Sky News projected lights on the cliffs announcing the UK's exit.

Pro-Brexit parties went on late into the night in Parliament Square

Here someone is dressed up as Britannia - the female personification of Great Britain