You can often tell the sign of a long-term couple by how well they know each other, and it seems that King Charles has been paying close attention to his wife of 20+ years, Queen Camilla. During an event for the King's Award for Enterprise, King Charles invited a select handful of businesses receiving the honour to Windsor Castle, and revealed his unique insight into her style. During a conversation there, he earned some serious 'husband points' by proving he knew specific details about exactly what type of shoes The Queen prefers to wear.

Shoe designer, founder and CEO of Sole Bliss, Lisa Kay, was invited to the castle on the day, and got chatting to The King. Queen Camilla owns 11 pairs of Lisa's shoes, which she's worn to more than 80 engagements, according to the brand. While discussing The Queen's love for the footwear with The King, Lisa says that he told her, 'You know, she particularly likes a heel that's not too narrow.' Lisa replied, 'Yes, Your Majesty - a block heel!' and said she was impressed with his knowledge.

britains king charles iii (r) and britains queen camilla attend a reception to host the first recipients of the reading room medals, at clarence house in london on march 25, 2026. the reading room medals are for those who have promoted books and literature in communities across the united kingdom. (photo by aaron chown / pool / afp via getty images)
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The King and Queen appear to have a close relationship.
dunedin, new zealand november 5: prince charles, prince of wales and camilla, duchess of cornwall continue to laugh after a bumble bee took a liking to prince charles during their visit to the orokonui ecosanctuary on november 5, 2015 in dunedin, new zealand. the royal couple are on a 12 day tour visiting seven regions in new zealand and three states and one territory in australia. (photo by rob jefferies/getty images)
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'What struck me most was how well the King knows his wife's taste,' Lisa told GH exclusively. 'He didn't just know she liked our shoes - he knew why. The fact that he could describe exactly what she likes, right down to the block heel, was remarkable. That's a man who pays close attention!'

windsor, united kingdom june 12: britain's king charles iii speaks to lisa kay during a reception for recipients of the king's award for enterprise at windsor castle on june 12, 2025 in windsor, england. instituted by royal warrant in 1965, the awards are the most prestigious business awards in the uk, with recipients recognised as being among the best of british businesses. (photo by aaron chown wpa pool/getty images)
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Lisa, founder of Sole Bliss, meeting The King at Windsor Castle.

As Sole Bliss are now launching a range for men, Lisa made sure to gauge King Charles' interest to see if he wanted a pair of his wife's shoes for himself, and says he seemed genuinely curious. 'When I told His Majesty about our plans for a men's collection, his interest was immediate,' Lisa told GH. 'He was genuinely engaged in understanding how our technology works - he clearly pays attention to what makes shoes comfortable. After all, he knows exactly why the Queen loves our block heels. Now we've launched what he asked for, and I suspect Queen Camilla will be the first to tell him to order a pair.'

king willem alexander (l) and queen maxima (2l) of the netherlands, are greeted by britains prince charles, prince of wales (r) and britains camilla, duchess of cornwall (2r) at the dutch ambassadors residence in london on october 23, 2018, at the start of the dutch king and queens two day state visit. (photo by tolga akmen / pool / afp) (photo credit should read tolga akmen/afp via getty images)
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Queen Camilla wearing Sole Bliss shoes during the Dutch state visit in 2018.
london, england october 23: queen maxima of the netherlands, king willem alexander of the netherlands, camilla, duchess of cornwall and prince charles, prince of wales greet each other at the dutch ambassadors residence on october 23, 2018 in london, united kingdom. king willem alexander of the netherlands accompanied by queen maxima are staying at buckingham palace during their two day stay in the uk. the last state visit from the netherlands was by queen beatrix and prince claus in 1982. (photo by tolga akmen wpa pool /getty images)
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Lisa also said that she met Dame Annabel Whitehead, the late Queen's former lady-in-waiting, at Windsor Castle, who told her that women throughout the Royal Household wear Sole Bliss shoes.

julia roberts at ticket to paradise premiere held at the regency village theatre on october 17, 2022 in los angeles, california. (photo by gilbert flores/variety via getty images)
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Julia Roberts wearing the brand.
london, england march 14: olivia colman poses at a photocall for new bbc one drama great expectations at the bfi southbank on march 14, 2023 in london, england. (photo by dave benett/wireimage)
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Olivia Colman is a fan of the same shoes.

Meanwhile, Dame Mary Berry has previously revealed that she now wears the shoes herself, after Queen Camilla recommended them to her. Dame Joanna Lumley, Olivia Colman, Twiggy and even Julia Roberts are all reported to be fans of the footwear, designed to be comfortable for those with bunions, wide feet or sensitive soles of their feet.