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Sarah Storey officially made a dame at Buckingham Palace Sarah Storey at Buckingham Palace to become dame
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Paralympic gold medallist Sarah Storey will be made a dame by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace later. Paralympic gold medallist Sarah Storey has described being made a dame by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace as a "pinch yourself moment".
The athlete, who won four gold medals in the 2012 London Olympics to take her gold tally to 11, is being awarded the honour for services to para-cycling. The athlete, who has won 11 gold medals, was awarded the honour for services to para-cycling.
Storey, 35, from Disley, Cheshire, started her career as a swimmer, winning two gold medals at Barcelona in 1992 before turning to cycling.Storey, 35, from Disley, Cheshire, started her career as a swimmer, winning two gold medals at Barcelona in 1992 before turning to cycling.
Taekwondo champion Jade Jones and rower Katherine Copeland will receive MBEs. She said the elegance of the ceremony was "absolutely amazing".
Locog deputy chairman Sir Keith Mills will be knighted for services to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. She said of the investiture ceremony: "It was just lovely.
Storey, who is married to Barney Storey, another of Britain's Paralympic cycling gold medallists, trains in Cheshire, the Peak District and the Manchester Velodrome. "The Royal Family are such an amazing example of service to the country, and I just feel honoured to have been able to be here.
She has said she will defend her titles at Rio in 2016. 'Cycling till the birth'
Asked what Prince of Wales spoke to her about, the heavily pregnant athlete said he asked if she was still cycling and warned her not to have the baby today.
She added: "He said: 'You've got good heritage so maybe your baby will be a good cyclist'."
Storey, who is married to Barney Storey, another of Britain's Paralympic cycling gold medallists, said she was still cycling and plans to train right up to the birth in six weeks.
Storey who trains in Cheshire, the Peak District and the Manchester Velodrome said she would defend her titles at Rio in 2016.
Taekwondo gold medallist Jade Jones and rower Katherine Copeland were appointed MBE and swimmer Ellie Simmonds was appointed OBE at the ceremony.
Locog deputy chairman Sir Keith Mills was awarded a knighthood for services to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.