AFTER the pandemic cancelled Glastonbury two years on the trot, for one festival fan, it meant more than just missing the music.
Michael Wilson had been planning to propose to girlfriend Emily Hargraves the next time they were at their favourite festival - but Covid had put his popping-the-question plan back.
However, the pair travelled to Somerset this weekend for the opening of the Worthy Pastures campsite, in Pilton.
And so, on a glorious starry night in front of the Pyramid Stage, 31-year-old Michael finally got down on one knee.
"We have been coming to Glastonbury every year together for the last seven years," said Emily, 29.
"We volunteer at the festival with Oxfam and have worked at many festivals - but Glastonbury is our special place."
The pair met at school in their native Wigan, and share a sausage dog, Bella.
And so after a decade together, Michael took the opportunity to take their relationship to the main stage.
"He planned to propose at Glasto 2020, then 2021, which were both cancelled, so Worthy Pastures was the perfect opportunity," said Emily.
"It was a surprise!"
"We met Michael Eavis on site last night and he wished us congratulations, which was wonderful.
"We can't wait to get back to Glastonbury in 2022!"
Now, there is more than one Emily and Michael with a special affinity for Worthy Farm!
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