Equestrian Olympic Medalists
Ben Maher had a date with Royalty, when he was invited, along with other Olympic medalists, to a glittering evening at Buckingham palace, where he spoke with Kate Middleton. The athletes wore their official Team GB formal wear suits, which feature a special inside pocket for their medals.
Other members of the Royal family in attendance included Prince Philip, the Duke of York and his daughter Princess Beatrice and the Earl and Countess of Wessex along with Prime Minister David Cameron and former Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Ben secured his gold medal – and a gold post box for his home village – after galloping to Olympic glory in the team show jumping event in August with his team mates Nick Skelton, Scott Brash and Peter Charles.