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Dame Flora honoured at Buckingham Palace

Dame Flora Duffy poses with her medal and insignia after she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire following an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday. (Photograph by Andrew Matthews /Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

The island’s first Olympic gold champion and a record-breaking sportswoman was officially honoured by the Princess Royal yesterday.

Dame Flora Duffy was recognised for her services to sport.

She was appointed a Dame in the New Year’s Honours list 11 months ago and joined others at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace yesterday.

Flora Duffy received her damehood for services to sport. She is shown with her parents, Maria and Charlie Duffy. (Photograph supplied)

The 35-year-old, who clinched a record-breaking fourth women’s world triathlon title last week, wrote on Twitter: “It’s been quite the last six days.

“Winning my fourth @worldtriathlon world title and then on to Buckingham Palace to receive my DBE.

“Thankful and grateful.”

Flora Duffy received her damehood at Buckingham Palace for services to sport. She is shown with her husband, Dan Hugo. (Photograph supplied)

A post by an official account of the Royal Family said: “Dame Flora Duffy received her damehood for services to sport.

“The Bermudian triathlete won gold at the Tokyo Olympics.”

Flora Duffy received her damehood for services to sport (Photograph supplied)
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Published December 02, 2022 at 7:59 am (Updated December 02, 2022 at 8:01 am)

Dame Flora honoured at Buckingham Palace

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