Queen Elizabeth and family pull out all the stops for Great Britain's top athletes: All the photos

Queen Elizabeth took time to speak with the athletes who competed during the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in Rio. The monarch was joined by her family to give the 240 guests a night to remember at Buckingham Palace after their victory parade in London's Trafalgar Square.Photo: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

Kate Middleton was her animated self during the Team GB and ParalympicsGB medallists reception at Buckingham Palace in London. Photo: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

The Duchess of Cambridge shared that her and the Duke's children are into sports. Princess Charlotte has taken a liking to riding while Prince George is infatuated with fencing. Photo: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

Queen Elizabeth, in Angela Kelly, opened up Buckingham Palace for a reception in the state rooms.Photo: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

Prince Harry greeted athletes who competed to help Great Britain win 67 medals at the Olympics and 147 medals at the Paralympics, both in Rio this summer.Photo: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

Prince Harry had some laughs with the women's field hockey team, even impersonating goalie Maddie Hinch's face when they took home the gold. Photo: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

Kate Middleton wore Alexander McQueen to the palace affair where she mentioned, "Charlotte would have loved to be here but she'd be running riot!"Photo: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

Swimmer Ellie Simmonds' trip to Buckingham Palace was well worth it. "It was the first time I'd met Harry and he gave me a hug. I must have mentioned to someone I was really looking forward to meeting him and he just hugged me!"Photo: Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal

Equestrian Nick Skelton (third left) spoke about his chat with Queen Elizabeth, who is also an avid rider. "You don't need to give the Queen any advice, she's very knowledgable about all equestrian sports," he said. "She can tell me a thing or two! What's so nice is to see so many of the royal family here tonight." Photo: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

The Duchess spoke with boxer Nicole Adams during the reception. During the affair, she also noted that Prince George loves swimming.Photo: Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal