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The Queen is surrounded by thousands of guests at annual Garden Party… so can you see her among the crowds?

A REMARKABLE photograph captures the Queen surrounded by thousands of guests at the annual Garden Party - can you see her among the crowds?

Queen Elizabeth II appeared in high spirits smiling throughout the event at Buckingham Palace this afternoon.

Guests line up at the start of Queen Elizabeth II's Garden Party
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Guests line up at the start of Queen Elizabeth II's Garden PartyCredit: AP:Associated Press

At least 8,000 were said to have been invited to the event in recognition for their positive contribution to their local communities.

The party started at 4pm when The Royal Family gathered on the West Terrace for the National Anthem.

Prince William and Princess Eugenie joined the 92-year-old monarch to help her entertain all her guests.

But lucky members of the public were also treated to performances from the Band of the Household Calvary and the Band of Royal Logistics Corps.

The Queen looked extravagant in a turquoise and teal coat dress, but she was surrounded by thousands keen to greet her
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The Queen looked extravagant in a turquoise and teal coat dress, but she was surrounded by thousands keen to greet her
The Queen flashed her pearly whites for all who had the chance to greet her
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The Queen flashed her pearly whites for all who had the chance to greet herCredit: AP
The Queen looked radiant in her turquoise and teal coat dress
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The Queen looked radiant in her turquoise and teal coat dressCredit: Reuters
The 92-year-old poses with her teal umbrella and trendy sunglasses
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The 92-year-old poses with her teal umbrella and trendy sunglassesCredit: PA:Press Association
Queen Elizabeth walks on stage as everyone sings happy birthday at the Queen's Birthday Party
The Queen arrives with Prince William at Buckingham Palace
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The Queen arrives with Prince William at Buckingham PalaceCredit: AP:Associated Press
Prince William charmed guests at the party, but was not joined by Kate Middleton who is on maternity leave
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Prince William charmed guests at the party, but was not joined by Kate Middleton who is on maternity leaveCredit: @RoyalFamily
Princess Eugenie made sure not to upstage The Queen in a navy dress
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Princess Eugenie made sure not to upstage The Queen in a navy dressCredit: PA:Press Association
Guests were invited in recognition for their contribution to their local communities
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Guests were invited in recognition for their contribution to their local communitiesCredit: PA:Press Association
Those invited are said to down around 27,000 cups of tea and eat 20,000 sandwiches
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Those invited are said to down around 27,000 cups of tea and eat 20,000 sandwichesCredit: PA:Press Association
Many were keen to sneak a photo of the Queen
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Many were keen to sneak a photo of the QueenCredit: PA:Press Association

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra also made an appearance to mingle with all invited.

Kate Middleton is currently on maternity leave, following the birth of Prince Louis.

The Queen not only held onto a smile during the party, she firmly clutched her navy blue umbrella throughout the event.

It appeared she was warned of heavy downpours expected to drench the nation today.

Queen Elizabeth looked extravagant in a turquoise and teal coat dress, and looked in very high spirits behind her trendy pair of sunglasses.

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Celebrating the event, the Royal Family wrote on Twitter: "Garden Parties are an important way for The Queen to speak to a broad range of people from all walks of life."

Around 27,000 cups of tea, 20,000 sandwiches and 20,000 slices of cake were consumed in the royal grounds this afternoon.

Garden parties at the palace have been hosted since the 1860s, but this is the Queen's second time hosting.

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