Breaking in a new pair of shoes is no fun. Even the most expensive and nicest shoes in the world need a bit of wear before there is no longer a danger of a stubbed toe or a blister on the heel. That's why the Queen has a special technique for avoiding these unpleasant situations.

Or should I say someone special? Namely: Angela Kelly, the Queen's longtime personal assistant, advisor, and curator (of the Queen's many jewels, insignia, and costumes). In her 2019 book, The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, The Dresser and the Wardrobe), Kelly admits to the arguably less glamorous honor of changing Elizabeth's shoes.

"The Queen has very little time for herself and no time for her own shoes. And since we share the same shoe size, this makes the most sense."

Imagine what your shoes look like before you put them on! Imagine life without the pain, blood, bandages, and blisters that most people feel when they get a new pair of shoes! Who would not be a little jealous of the Queen right now?

Of course, this is not the only odd job Kelly did for the Queen; during the pandemic blockade of COVID-19, Kelly was one of the few people placed in Elizabeth's shrinking staff "bubble," which required more involved people. published in 2022 As mentioned in the re-release of her book, during this period Kelly was in charge of cutting the Queen's hair (which sounds like an incredibly stress-inducing to-do list item).

Kelly began her career at Buckingham Palace over 28 years ago and rose through the ranks to become the Queen's senior dresser and one of Her Majesty's closest aides. Queen Elizabeth also approved Kelly to write and publish a book. Apparently, Kelly will be a favorite staff member in many ways!