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The Queen has been pictured wearing large white gloves as she handed out honours at Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday.

She shook hands with recipients of MBEs and CBEs while wearing the gloves, which covered her wrists.

The Queen does not typically wear gloves when awarding honours at investitures.

She usually wears gloves when meeting members of the public on official engagements, however.

Buckingham Palace has not commented on the Queen's decision to wear gloves for the event.

D-Day veteran Harry Billinge, 94, was among those receiving honours, becoming an MBE.

Health experts say the elderly and those with underlying health conditions are most at risk of contracting coronavirus

Coronavirus cases continue to rise in the UK, with confirmed infections climbing from 39 to 51 on Tuesday.

Earlier, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was "highly likely" the country will see further infection than at present.

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