Elton John celebrated in his customary glamorous fashion as he hosted a star-studded party for his 60th birthday.

He threw the joint party with artist Sam Taylor-Wood, who is understood to be celebrating her 40th.

The pair are close friends, and Taylor-Wood was one of the few guests at Sir Elton's marriage to David Furnish in December 2005 at Windsor Guildhall. They have frequently collaborated on fundraising events for the Elton John Aids Foundation.

Stars including Hugh Grant, Sir Paul McCartney and actress Thandie Newton were among those arriving for the party at the Shoreditch Town Hall in east London. Also there were Pearly Kings and Queens.

Elton and Furnish both donned military garb, while Taylor-Wood wore a floor-length white gown and Sir Paul arrived in bow tie and tails.

Newlyweds Liz Hurley and Arun Nayar, close friends of Elton, are still honeymooning after their lavish nuptials and were not at the party. Elton was a guest of honour at the wedding, walking Hurley down the aisle and singing after the speeches.

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