Bradley Wiggins, Tour de France 2012, stage 14

The Queen has sent her "warmest congratulations" to Bradley Wiggins after the Sky rider became the first Briton to win the Tour de France.

The Queen said in her message: "I send you my warmest congratulations on becoming the first British cyclist ever to win the Tour de France. Your historic achievement of claiming overall victory in this prestigious event is a great testament to the efforts of you and your team-mates."

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