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Monkey jubilee tea party at Longleat – in pictures

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The magnificent spread as it appeared before the mayhem Photograph: Ian Turner/BNPS
Monkey jubilee tea party: Monkey jubilee tea party
Phase one: the monkeys descend on the table of treats Photograph: Ian Turner/BNPS
Monkey jubilee tea party: Monkey jubilee tea party
These two especially enjoyed the fairy cakes Photograph: Ian Turner/BNPS
Monkey jubilee tea party: Monkey jubilee tea party
More monkeys arrive, overwhelming the display. The fairy cake supply begins to look desperate Photograph: Ian Turner/BNPS
Monkey jubilee tea party: Monkey jubilee tea party
This monkey doesn't appear to want to share with its young offspring Photograph: Ian Turner/BNPS
Monkey jubilee tea party: Monkey jubilee tea party
This monkey is perhaps hoping to find an extra fairy cake hidden in a cup Photograph: Ian Turner/BNPS
Monkey jubilee tea party: Monkey jubilee tea party
This monkey got thirsty, but luckily there was some gr-ape juice nearby Photograph: Ian Turner/BNPS
Monkey jubilee tea party: Monkey jubilee tea party
Afterward, they fought over who would be king of the swingers, or the jungle VIP Photograph: Ian Turner/BNPS
Monkey jubilee tea party: Monkey jubilee tea party
Everything's a jungle gym when you're a monkey Photograph: Ian Turner/BNPS
Monkey jubilee tea party: Monkey jubilee tea party
You're probably going to have a nightmare about this tonight Photograph: Ian Turner/BNPS
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