Blair tenders resignation to Queen

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After saying his goodbyes to Number 10 staff, Tony Blair left Downing Street for the last time to tender his resignation.

But first, he appeared on the steps of Number 10 with wife Cherie, sons Euan, Nicky and Leo, and daughter Kathryn for a final family photograph in front of the press.

As his children went back into the house, Mr and Mrs Blair got into his prime ministerial Jaguar to take the short trip to Buckingham Palace, travelling up Whitehall and along the Mall.

Stepping into the car, Mrs Blair - who has had a difficult relationship with the media over the last decade - told reporters and photographers: "Bye, I don't think we'll miss you."

Minutes later, Mr Blair was ushered into Buckingham Palace via the King's Door for his final audience with the Queen as premier.

It was the last time Mr Blair was to be seen in public as Prime Minister.

He was met inside by the Queen's Private Secretary Sir Robin Janvrin and taken up the Ministers' Stairs to the Private Audience Room to tender his resignation to the Queen.