You might find the stairs tricky, my dear: Queen's astonishment as Turkish President's wife turns up at the Palace in a pair of killer heels

One always hopes one’s guests will be comfortable. But sometimes they don’t do themselves any favours. 

As the Queen greeted the first lady of Turkey yesterday, she couldn’t help an admonishing glance at her guest’s six-inch platform shoes.

Hayrunnisa Gul, wife of Turkey’s president, tottered gingerly on to the red carpet as she and her husband arrived for lunch at Buckingham Palace. The Queen, in her usual sensible court shoes, appeared somewhat taken aback by her glamorous guest’s footwear.     Read More