In June, Julian Assange took shelter inside the embassy, in order to avoid being extradited to Sweden to face charges over assault and rape.
Earlier in the week Ecuador announced that they would decide on Thursday whether or not to give Assange asylum.
On Wednesday, the British government responded by sending a letter stating and showing the law allowing it to revoke the diplomatic status of the embassy.
British police further increased their numbers outside of the building, as protestors gathered as well, some of whom have been arrested since.
Thursday saw Ecuador grant Assange the asylum he was after, leaving him stuck inside the embassy, as he will be arrested immediately upon stepping outside.
International focus is growing, with the world wondering if the UK will go through with their threat to take Assange from the embassy, by force.
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