Royal Reception For Team GB Olympic Medalists(01 of31)
Open Image ModalLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 23: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she talks to athletes during a reception held for Team GB Olympic and Paralympic London 2012 medalists at Buckingham Palace on October 23, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
BRITAIN-ROYALS-OLY-2012-PARALYMPICS(02 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge talks to gymnast Beth Tweddle during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace in London on October 23, 2012. AFP PHOTO / POOL / JOHN STILLWELL (Photo credit should read JOHN STILLWELL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
BRITAIN-ROYALS-OLY-2012-PARALYMPICS(03 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she talks to (left to right) Carl Hester, Charlotte Dujardin, and Scott Brash during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace in London on October 23, 2012. AFP PHOTO / POOL / JOHN STILLWELL (Photo credit should read JOHN STILLWELL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(04 of31)
Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II meets Sarah Storey during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(05 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge meets Heather Stanning (C) and Helen Glover during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(06 of31)
Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II meets David Weir during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(07 of31)
Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II meets Eleanor Simmonds during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(08 of31)
Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II meets Anthony Ogogo during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(09 of31)
Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II meets Hannah Cockcroft during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(10 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she talks to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(11 of31)
Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II meets Jason Kenny during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(12 of31)
Open Image ModalDuchess of Cambridge meets Lee Pearson during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(13 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she talks to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(14 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she talks to Carl Hester, Charlotte Dujardin, and Scott Brash (left to right) during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(15 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she talks to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(16 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she talks to Prime Minsister David Cameron and sports Minister Hugh Robertson, during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(17 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge talks Paralympic Swimmer Stephanie Millward, during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(18 of31)
Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II meets Lee Pearson during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(19 of31)
Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II meets Laura Trott(centre) during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(20 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Queen looks amazed by the six medals around the neck of Paralympic Swimmer Stephanie Millward, during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(21 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Prime Minister David Cameron Cyclist laura Trott during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(22 of31)
Open Image ModalPrincess Royal meets cyclist Laura Trott (C) during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(23 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge (centre) enjoys talking to the womens Hockey team during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(24 of31)
Open Image ModalEarl of Wessex talks to Athletes during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(25 of31)
Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II Meets Nicola Adams and Hannah Cockcroft during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(26 of31)
Open Image ModalQueen Elizabeth II meets rowers during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(27 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Queen talks to Boxer Luke Campbell during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(28 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Prime Minister David Cameron talks to Peter Wilson and Rebecca Adlington during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(29 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge talks to Gymnast Beth Tweddle during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(30 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Duchess of Cambridge (centre) enjoys talking to the womens Hockey team during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)
Royal reception for Team GB Medallists(31 of31)
Open Image ModalThe Princess Royal talks to Carl Hester, Charlotte Dujardin, and Scott Brash (left to right) during a reception for Team GB Medallists at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at Buckingham Palace, London. (credit:PA)