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London's 2012 ambassadors pose before they catch a plane to Singapore for Wednesday's vote

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British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife held a series of meetings with IOC delegates in Singapore

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Sir Bobby Charlton arrives in Singapore airport and speaks to the press about the forthcoming IOC session

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A woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty joins the stage as the New York team outline their bid

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London Mayor Ken Livingstone and Britain's Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell take part in a London 2012 press conference

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HRH Princess Anne, President of the British Olympic Association, addresses the media in Singapore

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Officials behind the Paris bid take up residence in a converted church and show off a colourful relay baton

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Spanish sportstars Pau Gasol, Miguel Indurain and Raul are firmly behind Madrid's bid

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Ade Adepitan leads Princess Anne and British IOC member Craig Reedie as they drum-up support for London's bid

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A press release is the only offering from the Moscow team who will stage a presentation a day later

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England captain David Beckham and his wife Victoria attend a dinner reception with Tony Blair

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Beckham is one of London's trump cards and bid organisers hope his profile and support will help win extra votes