Crowds across the borough welcomed the Olympic torch yesterday as it made its way through the streets of Haringey.

Thousands lined the streets and waved flags as the torch was carried though Tottenham and Wood Green before ending its journey at Alexandra Palace in the hand of Olympic legend Daley Thomson.

The double Olympic gold-medallist took to the stage outside Ally Pally to light the Olympic cauldron in front of thousands of spectators.

Mr Thomson said: “I’m just glad everyone remembered me. I have to say I really enjoyed it. I knew the country would get behind the Olympics and having all these people here made me really proud.”

Frank Adams, 68, carried the flame along Alexandra Palace Way and was nominated for his years of hard work at Haringey Athletics Club.

He said: “It was absolutely incredible. What I found amazing was the number of people on the route. The crowds along the streets were incredible.”

Spectators greeted the flame from when it arrived in the borough in High Road, Tottenham, at 5.20pm after travelling through the boroughs of Harrow, Barnet and Enfield.

Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles visited the Mencap building in High Road, Tottenham, and took a tour of the building before greeting torchbearer Jay Kamiraz, who had just completed his section of the relay.

Bruce Wright was amazed to see the royal couple as he watched the torch passing down the high road.

The 55-year-old, who has lived in Tottenham for 23 years, said: "It is great for the whole community.

“To see the turnout for an event like this is wonderful and very heart warming. It is very positive for the area and it shows the community coming together."

James Lynch was among the crowd in Tottenham High Road with his wife, their two sons, his nephew and his sister-in-law.

He said: "It's great. A bit of the Olympic spirit is coming to Tottenham. You really feel the Games are close now with the flame coming through. It is great for the children - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

The flame made its way along Bruce Grove, Lordship Lane, High Road, Turnpike Lane, High Road in Wood Green and Priory Road before heading up Alexandra Palace Way just after 6.30pm.

Families from across the borough enjoyed the spectacle at Ally Pally enjoying free music performances and taking the opportunity to have their picture taken holding a torch.

Daniel O'Connell, watched the flame arrive at Alexandra Palace with his wife, their two children and his parents.

He said: "It is phenomenal. It has been a really great event. It has just added to the excitement of the Olympics - we have all had a great time and can't wait for the Games to get started."