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In Pictures: G7 leaders meet at the seaside In Pictures: G7 leaders meet at the seaside
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The G7 summit in the resort of Carbis Bay in Cornwall, in the south-west of England, will see the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the US and UK gather in person for the first time since the pandemic. The G7 summit in the resort of Carbis Bay in Cornwall, in the south-west of England, has seen the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the US and UK gather in person for the first time since the pandemic.
Here are pictures from the event.Here are pictures from the event.
World leaders gather on the beach in Carbis Bay for a photo on Friday, the first day of the summit. Pictured (left to right): Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister; Charles Michel, president of the European Council; US President Joe Biden, Yoshihide Suga, Japan's prime minister; Boris Johnson, Britain's prime minister; Mario Draghi, Italy's prime minister; Emmanuel Macron, France's president; Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission and Angela Merkel, Germany's chancellor.
The leaders began their talks on Friday. Most of the discussions over the three days will take place behind closed doors.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted France's President Emmanuel Macron with an elbow bump as their spouses, Carrie Johnson (right) and Brigitte Macron (left), looked on. Global coronavirus vaccinations and climate change are due to be the focus of the summit between the leaders of the seven nations.
Ahead of the summit, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie met US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. After the meeting, Mr Johnson told the BBC the alliance between the US and the UK should be known as the "indestructible relationship".Ahead of the summit, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie met US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. After the meeting, Mr Johnson told the BBC the alliance between the US and the UK should be known as the "indestructible relationship".
For some, life has continued more or less as normal in St Ives, Cornwall, this week. Tourists bought fish and chips, and locals took their paddle boards out for a spin. But there is one key difference: the neighbouring village of Carbis Bay is hosting some of the world's most powerful leaders. For some, life has continued more or less as normal in St Ives, Cornwall, this week. Tourists bought fish and chips, and locals took their paddle boards out for a spin. But there is one key difference, as this picture hints at: the neighbouring village of Carbis Bay is hosting some of the world's most powerful leaders.
Extra security saw police officers on a rigid inflatable boat in St Ives.Extra security saw police officers on a rigid inflatable boat in St Ives.
Also in St Ives, a local bakery got into the spirit of the event with commemorative G7 pasties.Also in St Ives, a local bakery got into the spirit of the event with commemorative G7 pasties.
The Duchess of Cambridge was also in town, here with First Lady Jill Biden, looking at the work of children at Connor Downs Academy in Hayle, West Cornwall.The Duchess of Cambridge was also in town, here with First Lady Jill Biden, looking at the work of children at Connor Downs Academy in Hayle, West Cornwall.
Mr Biden and his wife First Lady Jill Biden at Cornwall Airport, Newquay, on Wednesday.Mr Biden and his wife First Lady Jill Biden at Cornwall Airport, Newquay, on Wednesday.
The couple, who are on the first foreign trip of Mr Biden's presidency, were accompanied by Boris and Carrie Johnson, on a visit to the beach on Thursday.The couple, who are on the first foreign trip of Mr Biden's presidency, were accompanied by Boris and Carrie Johnson, on a visit to the beach on Thursday.
Mrs Biden and Mrs Johnson took their shoes off on the sand at Carbis Bay, as Wilfred Johnson - Mr and Mrs Johnson's son - looked on.Mrs Biden and Mrs Johnson took their shoes off on the sand at Carbis Bay, as Wilfred Johnson - Mr and Mrs Johnson's son - looked on.
They were soon to be joined by other leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - depicted here on the sand in Newquay by activists from the group Avaaz, calling for the distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine around the world.They were soon to be joined by other leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - depicted here on the sand in Newquay by activists from the group Avaaz, calling for the distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine around the world.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wore a face covering when he arrived on Thursday.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wore a face covering when he arrived on Thursday.
As did Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who arrived on Friday.As did Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who arrived on Friday.
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron also arrived on Friday.French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron also arrived on Friday.
The G7 leaders aren't the only prominent figures in attendance. President of the European Council Charles Michel wore a face covering adorned with the ring of stars on the EU flag when he arrived.The G7 leaders aren't the only prominent figures in attendance. President of the European Council Charles Michel wore a face covering adorned with the ring of stars on the EU flag when he arrived.
As did European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.As did European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Police lined the street outside a pub decorated with the flags of the G7 countries, as delegates left the Tregenna Castle in Carbis Bay.Police lined the street outside a pub decorated with the flags of the G7 countries, as delegates left the Tregenna Castle in Carbis Bay.
Mr Biden gave a speech on Thursday, accompanied by Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla.Mr Biden gave a speech on Thursday, accompanied by Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla.
And he had a separate meeting with Mr Johnson ahead of talks with their other counterparts.And he had a separate meeting with Mr Johnson ahead of talks with their other counterparts.
Meanwhile, further G7 activity was taking place at St James's Palace in London. Designer Stella McCartney was among those who attended an event hosted by the Prince of Wales, where he encouraged firms to back a more sustainable future.Meanwhile, further G7 activity was taking place at St James's Palace in London. Designer Stella McCartney was among those who attended an event hosted by the Prince of Wales, where he encouraged firms to back a more sustainable future.
All pictures are subject to copyright.All pictures are subject to copyright.