The world's year for Great Britian.

Its been a while since I blogged last and with watching the Olympics I came to realise something very crucial.

Great Britain is that little island off mainland Europe. The 3rd Largest GDP in Europe and 1 of the founding members of NATO and UN Security Council Member. It's comparison tiny to its counterparts in all but 1 thing. Spirit.

USA, Uncle Sam as most refer to it, China, Russia and France are all larger in terms of GDP and land area. Populations are obviously various but again England has the least (just).

That's enough about the actual politics and figures of industrial might because that isn't what I am here to talk to you about.

In the years that have past since Great Britain ruled the waves and most of the then known world. Great Britain has seen wars on all Continents bar South America and Antarctica. Some were ruthless expansions made by the British Empire for the good of the Empire. Others were desperate and withheld the might of a far superior fighting force.

The things that make us British are echoed throughout history from Nelson to Queen Elizabeth II, Isambard Kingdom, Brunel to Issac Newton. Britain, that tiny island has influence all of the world in one way or another.

The spirit of these Islands this year has only ever been seen before in the very desperate occasions and the most affluent of times. This year, 2012, is the time that this country with all its different dialects stands up and reminds the World just exactly who it is and where many of the things they take as sports or engineering or science came from- the hard work of many English people. As for the country itself it has been built on the Blood and Bodies as well as the hard work and solid perseverance of its people which gives rise to what is deemed completely British.

2012

We celebrate our own country in what it has achieved and we are proud to remember those who fell in defence of it. To remember those who lost their lives in attacks from extreme organisations in the world.

Not only do we celebrate these facts whilst the World's spotlight is on us but we celebrate a Royal Family that has guided us through the best and worst times. We celebrate its latest achievement- to have another monarch reach her Diamond Jubilee. This proud momentous occasion for a Queen who is loved the world over and is the most senior of all Monarchies around the world.

We celebrate her reign and may it be even longer.

LONDON 2012!

The Olympics is the main reason the world's spotlight is on our tiny nation. 204 countries will descend on London to compete in the most prestigious competition in the Sporting World. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be handed out to those lucky few in each event.

The Olympics has been to London 3 times, and three times London has delivered.

Britain echoed through the opening ceremony and medals have flown in the doors for many of Team GB. However we are not just celebrating our Successes we celebrate sport itself. As many sports come from Britain and have found a more worldwide audience.


The next time someone says to you, Great Britain, remember its heritage and history. Remember the few and the many who made the World a better place for the 7 billion of us.

We remember the world. We remember how you like to show us your culture at major events. Time we reminded you of ours.



Long live the Queen and Peace to the World.