Torch Photos: Friday 27th July

1. Olympic Torch Relay - London

The Torch is lit at the start of the day for the last time on the Relay. Pic PA

2. Olympic Torch Relay - London

A hug for one of the security guards from an early morning Torch Bearer in Bushy Park

3. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Gloriana awaits crew and Torch

4. Olympic Torch Relay - London

5. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Crowds begin to line the river bank at Hampton Court

6. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Crowds line the banks

7. Olympic Torch Relay - London

The sun's not shining today but it's still a colourful scene on the river.

8. Olympic Torch Relay - London

9. Olympic Torch Relay - London

The Torch in the magnificent setting of Hampton Court Palace

10. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Torches kiss in the scenic setting of Hampton Court gardens

11. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Gold medal rower Matthew Pinsent with the Torch at Hampton Court

12. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Matthew Pinsent lights the cauldron aboard Gloriana

13. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Gloriana pulls into midstream to start the journey to Tower Bridge

14. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Gloriana sets off with the Torch up front.

15. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Gloriana is followed by a growing fleet of boats

16. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Small boats set off in the wake of Gloriana

17. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Olympic glasses are in vogue today on the river.

18. Olympic Torch Relay - London

The water's filling up fast with the boats accompanying Gloriana.

19. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Gloriana cruises on towards Tower Bridge.

20. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Spectators at Thames Ditton

21. Olympic Torch Relay - London

22. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Gloriana passes under Hammersmith Bridge

23. Olympic Torch Relay - London

Gloriana passes Battersea Power Station

24. Olympic Torch Relay - London

The Gloriana passes by the Houses of Parliament.

25. Olympic Torch Relay - London

The Torch arrives at Tower Bridge. The relay is over. Next stop, the Opening Ceremony