Rachel and Andrew Flintoff arrive at the awards ceremony at Buckingham Palace to commemorate England's Ashes victory

Captain Michael Vaughan, accompanied by his wife Nichola, makes his entrance before receiving his award from the Queen

Duncan Fletcher receives an OBE, as do Michael Vaughan, chairman of selectors David Graveney and manager Phil Neale

Kevin Pietersen and the other members of England's Ashes-winning side are all presented with MBEs

England's women's team are also present as captain Clare Conner picks up an OBE for their series win against Australia

England enjoy reliving past glories but know that another harsh test awaits when they depart for India at the weekend

The Queen enjoys a chat with Flintoff and his wife at a reception in Buckingham Palace after the awards cermony

The Queen shares a moment with England captain Vaughan and opening batsman Marcus Trescothick

England's women's team, whose series win last summer completed a memorable Ashes double, chat with the Queen

Pietersen's parents, Jannie and Penny, look to be enjoying the occasion as the Queen mingles with the players