In pictures: Glastonbury 2022

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A woman wearing a flower headdress during the Glastonbury FestivalImage source, PA Media
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Glastonbury Festival has returned for the first time in three years

Thousands of people have been enjoying Glastonbury Festival after a forced hiatus due to the Covid pandemic.

This year's festival has featured its youngest-ever solo headline in Billie Eilish and Sir Paul McCartney as the oldest. As well as the music Greta Thunberg also made a surprise appearance.

Kendrick Lamar performs on the Pyramid stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy FarmImage source, Getty Images
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Kendrick Lamar ended his headline set with a powerful protest at the roll-back of abortion rights in the US

US musician Diana Ross performs on the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury FestivalImage source, Getty Images
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Soul music legend Diana Ross took to the Pyramid stage on the final day of the festival

Festival-goers enjoy the sunshine before predicted thunderstorms on the second day of the Glastonbury FestivalImage source, EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock
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Festival goers relax under Glastonbury's newspaper, editions of which were released on Thursday and Sunday

George Ezra performs on the John Peel stage during day five of Glastonbury FestivalImage source, Getty Images
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George Ezra performed on the John Peel stage on Sunday

A festival goer relaxes in a hammock at Glastonbury festivalImage source, PA Media
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It certainly beats a sleeping bag

Megan McKenna performs on the Acoustic stage during day five of Glastonbury FestivalImage source, Getty Images
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Former The Only Way Is Essex cast member Megan McKenna performed on the Acoustic stage on Sunday

Paul McCartney performs with Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl as he headlines the Pyramid Stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy FarmImage source, Getty Images
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Sir Paul McCartney was joined by US rock legends Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen when he headlined the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night

Megan Thee Stallion performs at the Other Stage during day four of Glastonbury FestivalImage source, Getty Images
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Megan Thee Stallion made her Glastonbury debut on the Other stage on Saturday

Festival goers in the crowdImage source, PA Media
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The competition for best festival headdress has been fierce this weekend

Haim performing on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury FestivalImage source, PA Media
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The Pyramid Stage was also home to Haim on Saturday

Festivalgoers visiting the toilet on the third day of the Glastonbury FestivalImage source, EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock
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Not everyone's favourite part of the festival experience

Yungblud performing on the John Peel stage at the Glastonbury FestivalImage source, PA Media
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Yungblud performed on the John Peel stage on Saturday

Greta ThunbergImage source, Jim Dyson/Getty Images
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Thunberg's appearance was warmly received by the crowd

Crowd at GlastonburyImage source, Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
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Hope those at the back brought their binoculars. Thousands of people enjoyed the performances throughout the weekend

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses festivalgoers via a video link during the Glastonbury festivalImage source, Getty Images
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the crowd at The Other Stage as the festival opened on Friday

Festival goers in fancy dress enjoy day two of Glastonbury FestivalImage source, Getty Images
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As always, festival-goers' fancy dress did not disappoint

Pete Doherty performs at GlastonburyImage source, Getty Images
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Pete Doherty of the Libertines performs on The Other Stage shortly after Mr Zelensky's address

A couple in fancy dress pose for a photograph during day one of Glastonbury FestivalImage source, Getty Images
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These two won't be getting sunburnt

AJ TraceyImage source, Getty Images
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AJ Tracey opened his set with a message about the Grenfell Tower disaster

Skin of Skunk Anansie performs on the Other StageImage source, Matthew Baker/Redferns
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Skin of Skunk Anansie mingles with her fans

Olivia Rodrigo performs at GlastonburyImage source, Getty Images
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Olivia Rodrigo, whose song Drivers License was the most streamed in the world on Spotify last year, makes her Glastonbury debut

Eurovision winners The Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine perform on the Truth stage during day three of Glastonbury FestivalImage source, Getty Images
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Eurovision winners The Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine perform on the Truth stage

Festival-goers take part in a Tango dance lesson during day four of Glastonbury FestivalImage source, Leon Neal/Getty Images
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Festival-goers took part in a Tango dance lesson during day four of Glastonbury Festival

Billie Eilish performs on the main Pyramid Stage during day three of Glastonbury FestivalImage source, Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
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Billie Eilish, 20, made history as the festival's youngest ever solo headliner on Friday

Performers appeared as frozen arctic explorers at the Glastonbury festivalImage source, ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images
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Did someone say summer? Oh well, some performers appeared as frozen arctic explorers

A group of friends from Shepton Mallet dress as characters from the computer game Mario KartImage source, Getty Images
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This group of friends from Shepton Mallet appear to have misplaced their vehicles

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