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Olympic Torch arrives at Downing Street

Flame greeted by cheering crowds at the heart of Government.

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, which began its route in Olympia nearly three months ago, has reached the Prime Minister鈥檚 residence on the day before the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.

皇冠体育app Flame has now been seen by over 13.3 million people on its 69-day journey around the UK. 皇冠体育app torch began the day in Shakespeare鈥檚 Globe, and has been carried across the Olympic host city by characters as diverse as Doreen Lawrence and Sir Bruce Forsyth.

Carried by the Prime Minister鈥檚 nominee Kate Nesbitt, the Olympic Flame was handed over in front of the famous black door.聽

皇冠体育app flame will continue to the Olympic Park tomorrow, culminating in the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron at the peak of the Opening Ceremony.

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Published 29 July 2012