In pics: Thousands of protesters gather around the world in anti-Trump marches

A protester in Los Angeles holds a sign during a demonstration against U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

HUNDREDS of thousands of people joined women’s marches in Britain and America yesterday following President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Organisers, including the Women’s Equality Party, said an estimated 100,000 protestors descended on central London.

Marches also took place in other UK cities including Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast, Liverpool and Cardiff, with thousands turning out.

At the same time 200,000 people gathered for a rally outside the US Capitol building in Washington DC.

Many of the women wore pink knitted hats with cat ears – a reference to inappropriate comments made by Mr Trump in a 2005 leaked video which emerged
during the election campaign.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Today Trump became the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) — Demonstrators protest in Wshington D.C following the inauguration of Donald Trump (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - JANUARY 21: Two women protest against new U.S. President Donald Trump on January 21, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. The marches in Australia were organised to show solidarity with those marching on Washington DC and around the world in defense of women's rights and human rights. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images) — Two women protest against new U.S. President Donald Trump on January 21, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. The marches in Australia were organised to show solidarity with those marching on Washington DC and around the world in defence of women’s rights and human rights. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: A protester carries a placard as they march from The US Embassy in Grosvenor Square towards Trafalgar Square during the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in London, England. The WomenÕs March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for womenÕs rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) — A protester carries a placard as they march from The US Embassy in Grosvenor Square towards Trafalgar Square during the Women’s March on January 21, 2017 in London. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Comedian and presenter Sandi Toksvig addresses thousands of protesters gathered in Trafalgar Square during the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in London, England. The Women's March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for women's rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) — Comedian and presenter Sandi Toksvig addresses thousands of protesters gathered in Trafalgar Square during the Women’s March on January 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Protesters march from The US Embassy in Grosvenor Square towards Trafalgar Square during the Women's March on January 21, 2017 in London, England. The women's March originated in Washington DC but soon spread to be a global march calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for women's rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Global marches are now being held, on the same day, across seven continents. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) — Protesters march from The US Embassy in Grosvenor Square towards Trafalgar Square during the Women’s March on January 21, 2017 in London. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Protesters gather during the Women's March on Washington January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. The march is expected to draw thousands from across the country to protest newly inaugurated President Donald Trump. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images) — Protesters gather during the Women’s March on Washington January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

Thousands of people gather as they prepare to march in protest of President Donald Trump Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 in Philadelphia. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation.(AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma) — Thousands of people gather as they prepare to march in protest of President Donald Trump Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 in Philadelphia. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma)

Dozens of protesters hold signs in front of the U.S. Embassy during a protest against the inauguration of President Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Agustin Marcarian)

Organisers of the London march called for people to join them “as part of an international day of action in solidarity” on President Trump’s first full day in the Oval Office.

The protests took place during what proved to be an eventful first 24 hours in Mr Trump’s presidency.

One of his first actions was to reinstate a bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the White House’s Oval Office.

The sculpture was replaced by a bust of civil rights champion Martin Luther King Jr during Barack Obama’s presidency.

The move came as The White House stated Prime Minister Theresa May will meet Donald Trump in Washington DC this week.

Mr Trump also signed an executive order aimed at undermining Obama’s signature healthcare law, known as Obamacare.

He also held a tense meeting with members of the CIA.

And there was a moment of alarm when a BBC regional news outlet appeared to break a world exclusive about a gun attack on Donald Trump.

BBC Northampton said its Twitter account had been hacked after it unexpectedly announced: “Breaking News: President Trump is injured in arm by gunfire #Inauguration”.

The fake tweet was deleted and the broadcaster later said BBC Northampton’s Twitter account had been hacked and it was investigating and taking steps to prevent a repetition in the future.