Stella McCartney Picks Up OBE From 'Chic' Queen

By Paul Harrison, Royal Correspondent

Stella McCartney has labelled the Queen "chic" after being awarded an OBE by the 86-year-old monarch.

The daughter of former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney said at Buckingham Palace: "She looks very chic I thought, beautiful," then added laughing: "It should have been Stella McCartney of course - I slipped her a card."

Stella McCartney receives her Officer of the British Empire (OBE) award

The designer said that the Queen had told her: "You've been busy", to which she replied: "Not as busy as you are."

Stella McCartney, who designed the Team GB and Paralympic GB Olympic kit, said: "I feel amazing. I told the Queen I designed the kit for her nation."

"It's pretty high up there and marks an incredible moment in your life."

One of those to wear the McCartney designed outfits, Victoria Pendleton, was also at the Palace to pick up an OBE.

"When I picked up an MBE in 2008 it was a bit of a whirlwind visit and I didn't quite take it all in," the Queen of the velodrome told Sky News.

"This time I was more excited as the Queen presented me with my honour and said, 'here's another one for your collection'."

Pendleton retired from cycling after winning gold in the 'Keirin' and silver in the sprint at last year's London Olympics.

"This is special because it's the culmination of everything I've done in sport. It's the last 10 years of my life."

Victoria Pendleton holds her OBE award aloft

The 32-year-old now dedicates much of her time to getting more women into cycling.

"Take the 'Cycletta', it's a great way to get more women out on their bikes. It's starting to work," she said.

Cycletta is the UK's leading series of women-only bike rides supported by the Olympic Gold medallist.

Also at Buckingham Palace to pick up a gong was gold medal-winning Olympic triathlete Alistair Brownlee, who was keen to poke fun at his brother who won bronze.

"Picking up an MBE is such a massive honour, but what makes it just that little bit better is the fact Jonathan hasn't got one," he said.

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