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Mark Cavendish has spoken of his honour at receiving his MBE from the Queen.
Speaking to a reporter from his new team's sponsor, Sky, he revealed what Her Majesty said to him (first part of audio file):
Cav also repeated his belief he can be successful at both the Tour de France and the Olympics next year, despite the former finishing only six days before the latter begins (second part of audio file):
Mark Cavendish received his MBE at Buckingham Palace yesterday (Wednesday).
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