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Queen dons a headscarf during royal trip to Turkish mosque



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Published Date: 15 May 2008
By Rhiannon Edward
THE Queen swapped her hat for a headscarf yesterday when she arrived at a mosque during her four-day state visit with Prince Philip to Turkey.
During a visit to the impressive 15th century complex of Sultan Mehmet I, which houses the Green Mosque and Tomb, the monarch removed her hat and white shoes and replaced them with a chocolate-coloured headscarf and slipper-type socks. She was given a detailed guided tour of the interior of the building by the head of the Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, Professor Ilber Ortayli.

On Tuesday night a state banquet was held in honour of the royal couple, but Hayrunnisa Gul, the wife of the president Abdullah Gul, angered the country's military leaders by wearing an Islamic headscarf. The republic's top brass are defenders of Turkey's secular heritage and have never accepted the decision of the president's wife to wear the head covering.

The Queen's visit to the republic is designed to strengthen Britain's ties with Turkey, which the UK is supporting in its campaign to become a member of the European Union.





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  • Last Updated: 14 May 2008 9:34 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: The Monarchy
 
1

Singlepoint,

Fife 15/05/2008 01:14:28
Deadlier than the male.
2

truthsleuth,

15/05/2008 01:16:33
We must respect their culture
Why does there seem to be somewhat of an imbalance in that the respect does not work both ways.
3

Fanling,

Switzerland 15/05/2008 03:32:55
"Queen dons a headscarf during royal trip to Turkish mosque"

Stirring headline. A bit like "Woman dons swimsuit during stint in pool." The "When in Rome" thing only ever seems to defer to the will of Muslims. I wonder why.

"The Queen's visit to the republic is designed to strengthen Britain's ties with Turkey, which the UK is supporting in its campaign to become a member of the European Union."

Really? Turkey and the EU is an uneasy cultural alliance. I hope it is not a campaign that an independent Scotland will pursue. The EU is a tried and tested poisoned chalice. Turkey is a potential floodgate for Islamists from all points east, not to mention its very own disaffected of that group of malcontents. Take note that its Head of State is an Islamist.

4

Richardinho,

15/05/2008 04:10:57
Doesn't the queen wear a head scarf all the time anyway?
5

Guga II,

Rockall 15/05/2008 09:55:23
Who cares what Betty wears?
6

Mercutio,

FALKIRK 15/05/2008 10:23:56
Who cares what you think Guga?
7

TimW1234,

Ottawa, Canada 15/05/2008 13:18:06
Guga II

The Turkish care what Her Britannic Majesty wears and HM is adept at adapting to all cultures and religions in her extensive, record-setting travels all over the globe.

The Queen of Canada acquitted herself with her usual dignity and aplomb as nothing can phase this Taurus.

Guga II, you MUST get out more in society rather than wallowing in your self-centred curmudgeonly nature.

It ill becomes you or your postings.
8

Tyson J.,

Canada 15/05/2008 17:11:03
A sign of things to come in Eurabia.
9

bill2,

17/05/2008 19:24:10
7 TimW1234

Guga is bitter by nature.

 

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