How does your favourite royal measure up in the height department? We’re not just talking
feet and inches but heel height too. Whether it’s flats, boots, kitten heels, wedges
or stilettos, see how the likes of the Duchess of Cambridge, Duchess of Sussex, Princess
Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Queen Elizabeth II fare when put to exclusive Heel-O-Metre.
The Duchess of Cambridge The Duchess of Cambridge’s heel height of
choice tends to be about 3.5 inches, and she likes them lean and elegant. Kate measures
5ft 9in so, in heels, she’s often 6ft 1in; Prince William, at 6ft 2in, is only just taller.
Princess Beatrice Height-wise, Princess Beatrice takes after
her grandmother and is 5ft 4in. The diminutive royal often gives herself a bit of a lift
with a wedge, block heel or stiletto, usually around the four-inches mark.
The Duchess of Sussex We all know Meghan loves her high heels - and
she likes them really high! A big fan of the Italian shoe brand Aquazzura, most of the
royal's heels are from 3½ in to 4.5½ in height. At 5ft 6, Meghan is shorter than her
husband Prince Harry, who's 6ft 1. Interestingly, it would appear that Meghan
even wears shoes a little too big for her. Fashion stylist Harriet Davey explained: "Celebs
often go a size up, or even two, in the shoe department when they're at an event or on
the red carpet and it's for one reason we can all relate to—to avoid blisters."
The Queen Queen Elizabeth II is 5ft 4in, making her
small in royal circles but just above average nationwide. Despite being much shorter than
her husband (Prince Philip, in contrast, is 6ft), the Queen rarely wears high heels, preferring
sensible loafers with at-most a two-heel block heel.
The Countess of Wessex The Countess of Wessex is 5ft 5in and isn’t
averse to giving her height a helping hand when it comes to her heels. She opts for around
three inches but prefers a wedge heel to stilettos, for added comfort.
Camilla Parker Bowles Many will be surprised to learn that the Duchess
of Cornwall stands at 5ft 8in. Prince Charles is 5ft 10in and it’s rare that you’ll
see his wife wearing anything higher than two-inch heels.
Zara Tindall Zara Tindall is 5ft 6in but, as she spends
much of her time in paddocks and fields, when it comes to footwear, she opts for riding
boots, flats or trainers instead of anything with any kind of heel.
Princess Diana Princess Diana was famously 5ft 10in, the
same height as Prince Charles. High heels weren’t en vogue in the 80s and 90s so her
choice of heel tended to be low, at the most two inches.
Sarah Ferguson Sarah Ferguson is tall by royal standards,
at 5ft 8in, but she doesn’t shy away from adding a few more inches with her shoes. You’ll
often find her in a pair of stylish three-inch stilettos, bringing her height up to 5ft 11in.
Princess Eugenie Princess Eugenie is 5ft 5in and likes to supplement
her height with a heel. She isn’t afraid to go too high, often stepping out in up to
four extra inches.
Princess Anne Like her daughter, Zara Princess Anna, isn’t
a fan of high heels. She loves boots, wearing them off-duty and sometimes on-duty too. Anne
is 5ft 6in and it’s rare you’ll find her wearing anything higher than a one-inch block
heel.