Trafalgar Square exploded in jubilation on Wednesday as London's Olympic dream came true. Thousands crammed into the capital's iconic square to wait anxiously for the announcement.
There was a deathly silence in the moments before London was announced as the successful Olympic city for 2012.
When the good news came the crowd burst into deafening cheers and applause, waving 2012 flags and balloons.
Thousands of multi-coloured pieces of confetti were sprayed into the air, falling down on the celebrating Londoners.
Hundreds of schoolchildren from all over the capital - particularly east London where the Games will be held - were given the day off to come and hear the decision being read out.
Among them was Eltham Hill Technology College, based in Greenwich, south east London.
Twenty five pupils, including two staff, joined in and cheered their support.
Emily Morphitis, who plays for the England under-15 football team, said: "It is so exciting. This is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement and by the time the Games come around, I will be 21."
James Hickman, the 200-metres butterfly swimmer who competed in the last three Olympics, had tears in his eyes when the news came through.
He said: "I am really relieved, for those who have not been involved in the bid they have no idea how much hard work has gone on.
"It is brilliant, it really is amazing and I just can't believe it."
As the carnival atmosphere continued in Trafalgar Square, the Red Arrows flew over in perfect formation, to the delight of the crowd.
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