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
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