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Queen Elizabeth II: April 21, 1926 - September 8, 2022 => Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh => Topic started by: cinrit on March 01, 2013, 11:31:09 AM
QuoteA host of Britain’s Olympic stars were honoured by the Queen yesterday for their stunning achievements at the London 2012 Games.
Used to a starring role, Jessica Ennis, who took heptathlon gold, delighted the crowds at Buckingham Palace.
The 27-year-old received the CBE watched by fiancé Andy Hill, but confessed she was so nervous she forgot what the Queen said to her. “It still doesn’t feel real, to be honest,” she said.
Team GB Olympic heroes honoured by the Queen - UK - Scotsman.com (http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/uk/team-gb-olympic-heroes-honoured-by-the-queen-1-2816738)