From a dismantled Marilyn to Gaga in lampshade chic, it's this week's most interesting stories in pictorial form. By Sian Claire Owen

Shake a tail feather?

Shake a tail feather?

Beyonce Knowles normally looks elegant on the red carpet.

Pomp and Circumstance

Pomp and circumstance

The Queen arrived at the House of Parliament during the State Opening of Parliament to give her speech.

Ali G does Gaddafi

Ali G does Gaddafi

Comedian and actor Sasha Baron Cohen attends a garish press conference to launch his new film The Dictator.

Johnny Depp (Via Getty)

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop dead gorgeous

It seems as though Kate Middleton can’t put a foot wrong in the style stakes.

Lampshade Chic #1

Lampshade chic #1

It appears that Lady Gaga has finally run out of shocking ideas for her costumes, and so now she turns to the Habitat 2011 Autumn/Winter collection for in

Lampshade Chic #2

Lampshade chic #2

Unlike Lady Gaga, Florence Welch prefers a more vintage feel to her furniture-accessory-inspired outfit.

Monroe Dismantled

Monroe dismantled

The gigantic  ‘Forever Marilyn’ sculpture is dismantled in Chicago, much to the relief of local residents.

Olympic Synchronised Swimming!

Olympic synchronised swimming!

The British synchronised swimming team get match fit ahead of the London 2012 Olympics. Hooray!

Bionic Woman!

Bionic woman!

Claire Lomas finally crossed the line of the Virgin London Marathon, after 16 days.