The Queen has paid tribute to the athletes who have brought home over 100 medals from the Tokyo Paralympics, earning the UK the second spot in the rankings.
The Paralympics came to an end on Sunday in a colourful ceremony at the National Stadium on Sunday overseen by the country's Crown Prince Akishino, the brother of Emperor Naruhito.
The Olympics, which preceded the Paralympics 13-day run, closed almost a month ago.
The UK came second in the games behind China, taking home 41 gold, 38 silver and 45 bronze medals.
The UK came second in the Games behind China, taking home 41 gold, 38 silver and 45 bronze medals
In a statement, The Queen said: 'I offer my warm congratulations to Paralympic athletes from Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and indeed to the athletes of all Commonwealth countries, on their enormous success at the Tokyo Games.
'The commitment, dedication and adaptability shown by you, and your support teams, during the exceptional circumstances of the last 18 months has been inspirational.
'Your performances have lifted the nation and your triumphs been celebrated by us all.
'I send my very best wishes to all those who have contributed to the success of these memorable Games.'
The performance of Harmonious Cacophony during the Closing Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium, where entertainers donned their brightest and most unusual clothes to celebrate the end of the Games in style
The stadium floor was transformed over the course of the show with projections, props and performances
Performers wave at the end of the closing ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo wearing bright clothes and displaying their best circus skills
Athletes excitedly took to the floor of the stadium with entertainers to dance and celebrate the end of the Games
Entertainers delighted viewers with their colourful and quirky clothes while the athletes watched on
Hossain Rasouli of Afghanistan and Zakia Khudadadi of Afghanistan carry the flag of Afghanistan in the closing ceremony
The ceremony was held at the National Stadium on Sunday overseen by the country's Crown Prince Akishino, the brother of Emperor Naruhito
