Victoria Beckham and Sir Michael Caine were among the stars celebrating at Sir Elton John and David Furnish's civil partnership party on December 21, 2005.

Stars were caught in a celebrity traffic jam on as they made their way to the lavish party at the couple's Old Windsor mansion. Crowds gathered for their ceremony, which came on the first day of same-sex unions in England and Wales.

Paparazzi and locals were treated to a good view of celebrities as they arrived at the party. Their cars had to queue through country lanes near the couple's home.

Sitting in the back of a Rolls Royce, Victoria Beckham cradled a parcel in silver packaging and chatted to a friend.

Actress Liz Hurley, TV's Cilla Black, fashion house head Donatella Versace and model Claudia Schiffer were among the guests arriving.

England cricket captain Michael Vaughan and tennis star Greg Rusedski were there from the world of sport.

Colleagues from the music industry, singers James Blunt and Jamie Cullum were also in the queue. Entertainer Lulu pointed at the traffic and said: "This could only happen for Elton."

Guests at the £1million bash also included Louise Redknapp, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne with daughter Kelly and Sharon Stone.

Former Beatle Ringo Starr flashed a peace sign as he waited to get in. TV chef Gordon Ramsey shouted “Merry Christmas” to the waiting fans.

Little Britain’s Matt Lucas arrived with his boyfriend and comedy partner David Walliams escorted Lisa Snowdon.

Pal Janet Street Porter, who made a best-man style speech, at the reception, said: “Let’s toast their happiness.”

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