The Queen celebrates her sapphire jubilee

Image source, PA

The Queen is celebrating 65 years on the throne with her sapphire jubilee.

She is the first British monarch to ever celebrate a sapphire jubilee, as well as being the UK's longest-reigning monarch.

Ceremonial gun salutes took place in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and York.

A special photograph of the Queen was released by British photographer David Bailey.

Image source, David Bailey漏 2017

Image caption, The Queen has become the first British monarch to reach their Sapphire Jubilee

A special sapphire jubilee stamp has also been released to commemorate the occasion

Prime Minister Theresa May has given her congratulations to the Queen, calling her: "an inspiration to all of us".