The relaxation of rules meant shops, bars and attractions could open again on Monday after four months.
People came to the city to make the most of the sunshine and beach too – with many families soaking up the sun at the beach in Southsea and at the Hot Walls.
As well as shopping in Commercial Road and at Gunwharf Quays, the popular Love Southsea market returned to Palmerston Road.
Others came to take part in a #Killthebill protest, held on Southsea Common, while others came to pay their respects to Prince Philip on the day of his funeral.
13. The Point
Sue and Chris Fogden after a minute's silence in Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, for the Duke of Edinburgh at the start of his funeral Picture: Chris Moorhouse (170421-45) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
14. Shoppers
Shoppers in Commercial Road, Portsmouth on April 17. Picture by Steve Deeks. Photo: Steve Deeks
15. Beach time
Jackie Kuczmyjiw, 41, was enjoying the seaside in Southsea on April 17 with her nieces Amy and Evelyn Byrne, aged seven and six. Picture by Steve Deeks Photo: Steve Deeks
16. Southsea Common
People visited Southsea Common on April 17 to meet friends after lockdown restrcitions eased earlier in the week. Picture by David George. Photo: David George.