Donald Trump inauguration: Billionaire TV star becomes US President - as it happened

Former reality television star and property magnate sworn in at Capitol

Trump takes oath to become 45th President

Donald Trump has been sworn in as US President. Here is how the day's events unfolded:

• New White House website reveals Trump's top priority - scrapping climate action
• In Washington DC, thousands boo as Trump takes oath of office
• Multiple arrests follow violent clashes between protesters and police
• Trump vows to 'eradicate Islamic terrorism' in inauguration speech
• What Trump said as he was sworn in - and what he really meant
• Obama leaves Oval Office for last time... and cracks a joke
• Protesters block Trump supports from the Mall
• Donald Trump's associates under investigation over links with Russian officials 
• American flag burned as anti-Trump protests sweep the world
• 'Bridges not walls' demonstrations across UK 
• The full schedule for inauguration day
• Obama 'Hope' artist issues new set of posters for Trump
• 'I've lived through six presidential inaugurations, this is the scariest'
• What incoming President's first day in office could look like

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President Donald Trump is making his way down Constitution Avenue with a military escort as his inauguration parade begins in Washington.

The president will review the parade from a viewing stand near the White House.

He and first lady Melania Trump are riding in the presidential limousine nicknamed "The Beast."

Trump is being cheered by supporters as his car passes.

Others are shouting "Media sucks" while a group of protesters chants, "Not my president, not my president."

Earlier Mr Trump — in brief remarks at his inaugural lunch at the Capitol — said he was honoured that Hillary Clinton, his rival in the White House race, came to the event.

The bipartisan crowd of lawmakers and other dignitaries gave Clinton a standing ovation after Trump asked her to rise.

Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, sat with members of Trump's family at the event.

Trump ended by saying he has "a lot of respect for those two people."

Mr Trump was named the 45th President of the United States at midday on Friday. His inauguration was met with protests across Washington DC.

[20 January 2017 16:59 · Lizzie Dearden]

So, I new Vice-President, but no new President yet. Mr Trump is back in his seat.

[20 January 2017 17:00 · Lizzie Dearden]

Time for one last quick link - and financial markets holding their breath as Mr Trump takes office: 

[20 January 2017 17:01 · Lizzie Dearden]

Donald John Trump takes the oath, with his family looking on

[20 January 2017 17:02 · Lizzie Dearden]

The cheers go up as Donald Trump OFFICIALLY BECOMES PRESIDENT

[20 January 2017 17:04 · Lizzie Dearden]

Mr Trump addresses the “people of the world.”

“We the citizens of America are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and restore its promise for all of our people. Together we will determine the course of America and all of the world for many many years to come.”

[20 January 2017 17:07 · Lizzie Dearden]

"This moment is your moment, it belongs to you," Mr Trump says

[20 January 2017 17:09 · Lizzie Dearden]

Well, it has happened: The @POTUS account has changed hands

[20 January 2017 17:11 · Lizzie Dearden]

"The crime, and the gangs, and the drugs that have stolen so many lives... this American carnage stops right here and stops right now."

This is starting to sound like his campaign speeches  

[20 January 2017 17:11 · Lizzie Dearden]

"From this day forward it is going to be only America first"

[20 January 2017 17:12 · Lizzie Dearden]

All decisions will be made to benefit American workers and families, Mr Trump says