News 24/7 Entertainment Politics Life Business Specialty Queen Elizabeth wore a traditional headscarf when she visited a 15th century mosque thecheers.org    2008-05-15 07:19:39     () News brought to you BANG ShowBiz B Britain's Queen Elizabeth wore a traditional headscarf when she visited a 15th century mosque during her state visit to Turkey yesterday (14.05.08). More in Europe news Italian Pride in the Event Industry UK mulls 35,000-strong British border police force to tackle terrorists, gangsters Flying machines 'economically and technically possible' The monarch donned a brown and grey flowing scarf as a mark of respect to locals when she made her way into the Green Mosque in the city of Bursa accompanied by Turkey's First Lady Hayrunnisa Gul. The 82-year-old royal also swapped her shoes for slipper-socks as she entered the religious building. The Green Mosque was the latest stop for the queen on the trip, which is designed to strengthen Britain's ties with the republic. She was cheered by 1,000 local residents as she visited an ancient textile market where she designed her own silk handkerchief. The queen is being accompanied by her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on the state visit. The royal couple were also treated to a fashion show in the market's open air courtyard later in the day. Click for more News about Queen Elizabeth TAGS: Europe   Queen Elizabeth The Cheers NEWS is looking for new contributors more Zara Phillips set to star in 'Strictly Come Dancing' The 26-year-old royal - Queen Elizabeth's eldest granddaughter - is said to be in talks to appear in the BBC One programme along with rugby star boyfriend Mike Tindall. Camilla stunned onlookers by going for an impromptu paddle in the sea The royal - who is married to Britain's Prince Charles - rolled up her trousers and took the plunge at Llangranog after taking a break from official engagements to go out walking in the sunshine with a female companion and two detective bodyguards. King Juan Carlos celebrated his country winning the UEFA European Football Championships 30.Jun 2008 The monarch and his wife Queen Sofia were among the special guests at the stadi...read Scottish schools ban Father's Day cards 23.Jun 2008 Fear of embarrassing children of single mothers or les...read Carla Bruni not joined at the hip with Sarkozy's political ideology 23.Jun 2008 French first Lady Carla Bruni has admitted that she do...read Previously... Heartbroken Briton auctions 'entire life' on eBay Thai school opens 'transvestite toilet' for transgender students RAF pilot fights with US Air Force over his moustache Queen Elizabeth insists on clearing away after her dinner guests herself Prince Charles has spent GBP 220,000 on his 'environmentally friendly' tour of the Caribbean

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