They were all born on December 20 2004 – the 20/12 day (20th day, 12th month).

 

London 2012 promised children who were born on this day and registered with the London bid as part of the “Children’s Promise”, a role in the official celebrations.

 

Now that London has won the right to host the Games and preparations are well underway, some of the 2012 babies were invited to London 2012’s Canary Wharf head quarters to meet London 2012 chairman to mark their third birthday.

 

The 2012 babies were treated to two 2012 logo shaped cakes – one showing the London 2012 Olympic logo and the other the London 2012 Paralympic logo.

 

Coe said “We won the Games for the young people in the UK and throughout the world, to get them inspired and involved in sport. 

 

"I am delighted that London based babies and their parents were able to visit us today to see our offices and meet each other. The

 

"These babies have reserved a place in history and will play a part in what we hope will be the best Olympic Games and Paralympic Games ever.”

 

The babies are all three years old now, and will be seven in 2012. 

 

They could feature in the opening or closing ceremonies, in the team welcome ceremonies, or in the programme of cultural events that will light up the nation’s parks and squares.

 

Coe and his team at London 2012 also sent a birthday card to all 750 babies across the UK.