Honours for 2012 athletes
Olympians and Paralympians are to be awarded honours at Buckingham Palace today. Cyclist Laura Trott, Para-Equestrian Sophie Christiansen and Paralympic runner Richard Whitehead will be among those to receive honours.
London 2012 hero honoured with OBE
Three-time London 2012 Olympic gold medalist, Sophie Christiansen receives her OBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace today.
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