Honours for sport and military
Eleven-times Paralympic gold medallist Sarah Storey has described being made a Dame as a "pinch yourself moment".
Soldiers receive honours for services in Afghanistan
The former commander of 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 Scots) - commonly known as the Black Watch - has been honoured for successful operations in Afghanistan during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Colonel Edward Fenton, who last year handed over command of the Black Watch at their base at Fort George in Inverness, was awarded a Distinguished Service Order in recognition of his "gallant leadership".
Corporal Sean Jones of 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Regiment, was awarded a Military Cross for services in Afghanistan by the Prince of Wales.
Corporal Jones was honoured for leading a bayonet charge over 80 metres through enemy fire.
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