The Queen's diamonds

A collection of 10,000 gems is going on show to the public at Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen's 60 years on the throne.

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Queen in hospital after busy week at the Palace

The Queen appeared in good spirits as she welcomed the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Palace on Tuesday. Credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

The Queen's sickness was first announced on Friday, and she spent yesterday resting at Windsor.

Her Majesty had been due to attend a Welsh military celebration in Swansea during the country's St David's Day celebrations on Saturday, but was forced to cancel the plans.

The Queen, who is 86, has undertaken a number of engagements during the last week.

On Tuesday she met the Archbishop of Canterbury at Buckingham Palace, and on Thursday she presented a host of Olympic stars with honours during an investiture ceremony.

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Queen's two-day trip to Rome cancelled

Her Majesty's illness forced her to cancel a trip to Swansea on Saturday. Credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

The Queen will no longer travel to Rome this week after being admitted to hospital, Buckingham Palace has said.

The Italian presidency has confirmed the scheduled two-day visit has been cancelled due to "health reasons", Reuters reported.

New MBEs update Twitter profiles

London 2012 medallists Natasha Baker and Louis Smith have updated their Twitter profiles with their new titles.

They were formally presented with their honours by the Queen earlier today.

Paralympic rider Natasha Baker MBE's new Twitter profile. Credit: Twitter/@NBakerParaRider
Gymnast Louis Smith MBE's new Twitter profile. Credit: Twitter/@louissmith1989

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Rower Sophie Hosking collects her gong

Sophie Hosking won gold in the Lightweight Women's Double Scull at London 2012. Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Sophie Hosking, from Wimbledon, was also awarded an MBE for services to rowing.

The athlete, who won gold in the Lightweight Women's Double Scull at London 2012, learned to row at school in Kingston and now trains at the London Rowing Club in Putney.

London traffic almost ruins Paralympian's MBE moment

Paralympic champion Natasha Baker almost didn't make it in time to receive her MBE this morning.

She tweeted from her car on the M4, panicking about the traffic. But thankfully she got to Buckingham Palace in time to receive her gong from the Queen.

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Olympic gymnast Louis Smith awarded MBE

Olympic gymnast Louis Smith receives his Member of the British Empire (MBE) medal from Queen Elizabeth II Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

The Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has received his Member of the British Empire (MBE) medal in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Read: Louis forgets Buckingham Palace invite

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