Revellers paid tribute to the Queen at an Isle of Wight festival bash marking her 90th birthday.
Festivalgoers took a break from the rock 'n' roll lifestyle to attend a mass tea party at Seaclose Park.
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A ten foot tall stiltwalking Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip welcomed guests to rows of tables specially laid out under a marquee in the Octopus Garden.
A Queen impersonator also entertained guests while three women dressed in wartime uniforms sung God Save the Queen and Land of Hope and Glory with everyone singing along.
People sipped hot drinks while sitting at tables lined with flowers, china teapots and cups.
They also relaxed on sofas padded with Union Jack-patterned cushions.
Fittingly rock superstars Queen are bringing the curtain down on the main stage toight.
Aaron and Tracey Quigley from Gosport, were enjoying a coffee at the party. Aaron, 50, said: "It's something different to have at the festival and fits in with Queen headlining later. We've loved the festival music, food, atmosphere and the fancy dress."
Kris Smith, 33, from Bitterne, was relaxing on a sofa with friends. She said: "The teaparty is a nice cosy oasis and it's nice to sit on a sofa after three days at a festival!"
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