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Robert Dex

Laura Kenny speaks out about ‘lonely’ miscarriage as she becomes a dame at Windsor ceremony

The five-time Olympic gold medallist Laura Kenny received her damehood from the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, alongside husband Jason who was awarded a knighthood.

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Olympic cycling legend Dame Laura Kenny says she felt "lonely" after losing her unborn child and opened up about her miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy to "give support to other women" as she received her damehood.

The five-time Olympic gold medallist received the honour from the Duke of Cambridge at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, alongside husband Jason who was awarded a knighthood.

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