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London ready for Olympic parade London ready for Olympic parade
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The Olympic flame is soon to set out on the London leg of its epic journey from Olympia to Beijing.The Olympic flame is soon to set out on the London leg of its epic journey from Olympia to Beijing.
Eighty athletes, entertainers and dignitaries will relay the torch along a 31-mile route from Wembley Stadium to the O2 Arena in Greenwich.Eighty athletes, entertainers and dignitaries will relay the torch along a 31-mile route from Wembley Stadium to the O2 Arena in Greenwich.
Despite wintry forecasts, tens of thousands of spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the event.Despite wintry forecasts, tens of thousands of spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the event.
Activists critical of the Chinese government's treatment of Tibetan protestors have vowed to hold protests.Activists critical of the Chinese government's treatment of Tibetan protestors have vowed to hold protests.
Spectacular finaleSpectacular finale
A delegation carrying the torch arrived at Heathrow on Saturday, where they were greeted by the Chinese ambassador Fu Ying and Minister for the Olympics Tessa Jowell.A delegation carrying the torch arrived at Heathrow on Saturday, where they were greeted by the Chinese ambassador Fu Ying and Minister for the Olympics Tessa Jowell.
Those taking part in the relay, which will start at 1030 BST, include 10 Olympic champions, 18 schoolchildren and public figures such as news reader Sir Trevor McDonald and musician Vanessa Mae.Those taking part in the relay, which will start at 1030 BST, include 10 Olympic champions, 18 schoolchildren and public figures such as news reader Sir Trevor McDonald and musician Vanessa Mae.
See a map of the torch relay route See a map of the torch relay route
Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes will run the last stage of the route to complete the relay before lighting the Olympic cauldron in front of 5,000 spectators.Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes will run the last stage of the route to complete the relay before lighting the Olympic cauldron in front of 5,000 spectators.
On its journey through the city the flame will be passed between runners and cyclists and onto an open-topped bus.On its journey through the city the flame will be passed between runners and cyclists and onto an open-topped bus.
Despite bitter temperatures and sleet, impromptu carnivals are expected as the torch passes iconic landmarks such as Nelson's Column, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge.Despite bitter temperatures and sleet, impromptu carnivals are expected as the torch passes iconic landmarks such as Nelson's Column, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge.
The flame started its journey in Olympia, Greece, last weekThe flame started its journey in Olympia, Greece, last week
The flame will complete the London leg of its journey with a finale event at the O2 Arena headlined by the Sugababes. It will then leave for Paris.The flame will complete the London leg of its journey with a finale event at the O2 Arena headlined by the Sugababes. It will then leave for Paris.
Other Olympians who will take part as torch bearers are marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe and champion rower Sir Steven Redgrave.Other Olympians who will take part as torch bearers are marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe and champion rower Sir Steven Redgrave.
Chinatown is expected to give the relay a particularly warm welcome but there will also be a strong police presence as a number of pro-Tibet groups have said they will hold protests.Chinatown is expected to give the relay a particularly warm welcome but there will also be a strong police presence as a number of pro-Tibet groups have said they will hold protests.
The Metropolitan Police said 2,000 officers would be mobilised to maintain order along the route of the relay.The Metropolitan Police said 2,000 officers would be mobilised to maintain order along the route of the relay.
Counter demonstrationsCounter demonstrations
A spokesman said Scotland Yard had heard from six organisations, including the Free Tibet movement, the Falun Gong spiritual group and the Burma campaign, which were planning to send as many as 500 demonstrators between them.A spokesman said Scotland Yard had heard from six organisations, including the Free Tibet movement, the Falun Gong spiritual group and the Burma campaign, which were planning to send as many as 500 demonstrators between them.
The torch was lit in Olympia, Greece, last week and will go through 20 countries before being carried into the Beijing Games opening ceremony on 8 August.The torch was lit in Olympia, Greece, last week and will go through 20 countries before being carried into the Beijing Games opening ceremony on 8 August.
There were scuffles between police and pro-Tibet protesters when the torch was handed to Chinese officials in Athens at the end of last month.There were scuffles between police and pro-Tibet protesters when the torch was handed to Chinese officials in Athens at the end of last month.
Hundreds of Chinese students in the UK are planning counter-demonstrations in support of the Beijing games.Hundreds of Chinese students in the UK are planning counter-demonstrations in support of the Beijing games.
LONDON TORCH RELAY 6 APRIL 1: Wembley 1030BST2: Ladbroke Grove 11003: British Museum 12204: China Town 12305: Trafalgar Square 12506: Southbank Centre 13307: Somerset House 1415 8: St Paul's Cathedral 14309: Potter's Fields 150010: Whitechapel Road 153011: Stratford 160012: Canary Wharf 170013: North Greenwich 1800 Source: Mayor of LondonLONDON TORCH RELAY 6 APRIL 1: Wembley 1030BST2: Ladbroke Grove 11003: British Museum 12204: China Town 12305: Trafalgar Square 12506: Southbank Centre 13307: Somerset House 1415 8: St Paul's Cathedral 14309: Potter's Fields 150010: Whitechapel Road 153011: Stratford 160012: Canary Wharf 170013: North Greenwich 1800 Source: Mayor of London
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