The Palace of Westminster, home to the British Parliament, was completed and officially opened.
London hosted the Summer Olympics, marking the third time the city hosted the games.
30 St Mary Axe, commonly known as The Gherkin, was completed, becoming an iconic part of London's skyline.
The Conservative Party won a majority in the UK general election, influencing the political climate during the film's release period.
The action thriller film 'London Has Fallen,' depicting a terrorist attack during the funeral of the British Prime Minister, was released.
The world is informed about the death of the British Prime Minister, prompting international leaders to gather in London for the funeral ceremony.
Various heads of state, including the U.S. President Benjamin Asher, arrive in London to attend the funeral.
Mike Banning, the U.S. Secret Service agent, reviews the security plans for protecting the president during the funeral events.
A terrorist group launches a series of coordinated attacks across London during the funeral to assassinate world leaders and cause chaos.
The son of the late British Prime Minister is killed during the initial attacks, heightening the threat level.
President Asher's motorcade is ambushed, forcing Secret Service agents to engage in combat and attempt extraction.
The president and his security detail are escorted to Buckingham Palace seeking refuge and medical attention for the president's injuries.
London’s law enforcement and military mobilize to contain and counter the terrorist threats throughout the city.
Banning leads a rescue mission into the terrorists’ headquarters to save the kidnapped Prime Minister and stop the attacks.
The British Prime Minister is rescued from captivity, ensuring the continuation of government leadership.
Mike Banning kills the terrorist mastermind responsible for the attacks, effectively ending the immediate threat.
With the attacks thwarted, security forces reestablish control, and world leaders begin to manage the aftermath.
