London promised and delivered, thank you!

Hosting the Games of the XXX Olympiad, London and Britain has shown the world our true essence.

As a nation we Brits are kind, hospitable and composed. As athletes we are jubilous in victory yet gracious in defeat. As a city, London is elegant and captivating. A fusion of different cultures and the backbone of steeped history and tradition visibly intertwined in song, dance and food. As citizens, we daily celebrate our similarities while continuously learning from our differences.

London showed the world, we can effortlessly blend our past with the present and deliver an exhilarating tapestry of all that is British and beautiful about our unique isles and what makes Britain and her people Great.

A huge thank you to everyone who in any capacity made the London 2012 Olympics a worldwide success, we celebrate you.