Its a pity to read some of the comments made. These comments made l would imagine are those who doesnt know there histrory and secondly clasified as illiterate people. One thing that these people should understand is that Europe needs Turkey just as Turkey needs Europe. what is all the fuss about !

EKNUMAN, London, United Kingdom

It is right for everyone, Royal or not, to respect the religious customs or culture of another country. Pity that nobody coming to Britain appears to show respect for our culture or customs

peter fieldman, paris, france

"I do not know why Queen went to Turkiye. However she was our guest she wellcome. But UK interering in Turkish, naz, london"

Sorry "our guest" ?.... not everyone in Turkey will want to be part of the EU but polls suggest the majority will like yourself Naz in London!

John, Salford, England

"John, it's not to do with "rolling over" at all, it's all about education. The Queen has had good education compared to most people. jayil, london, uk"

Then she knows the English translation for Islam is submission

John, Salford, England

So if the Queen can comform with Islamic culture and social values when visiting Islamic countries abroad ,then why can't Muslims conform with British culture and values while living in the UK? It is called leading by example, and is something that should be practiced by Muslim elders here.

Douglas Cochrane, Halifax,

The Queen stopped her lunch and she listened silently when call to prayer..This is example of nobility..As like TURKISH people.

ozgur unsur, İZMİT, TURKEY

Mick from Oxford,
it is hard to read such nonsense you wrote! Theres not one sparkle truth in your comment.

Fatih Ünal, Frankfurt, Germany

"Why is it everyone has to roll over for Islam!" -- John, Salford, England

John, it's not to do with "rolling over" at all, it's all about education. The Queen has had good education compared to most people.

jayil, london, uk

May peace be upon you mam, with my sincere respects to you.
"GOD SAVE OUR QUEEN EIIR"

EKNUMAN, London, United Kingdom

The queen as the head of the Anglican church should not wear a headscarf as to be seen to pay homage to another god - Allah. That's why.

Jeff Smith, Cornwall,

Mick of Oxford, clearly you know nothing about Turkey.

Turkey is a democratic, staunchly secular state where the main religion just happens to be Islam. I don't recall Christianity as a requirement for EU memebership. Having recently visited Turkey, I cannot speak highly enough of Turks.

Kieron, London, UK

Being an american I will keep my opinions to myself...but I must comment to say that the picture of the Queen wearing the head scarf is one of the nicest and attractive photos I have ever seen of her....You Brits have a treasure in her...I wish we had her over here...

Joe, Miami,

Turkey is a modern,welt,culturel rich country.EU has to forget his prejudice .This is the time for friendship

Jan, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Germany & France are opposed to Turkey joining the EU. Yet, it is okay for Turkish soldiers to die in the name of France and Germany in the name of Nato. Why should the Queen not wear the headscarf. Tony Blair donned the jewish skull cap, when he was told to do so in the middle of press confererence

Shaffiq Mahmood, Halifax, West Yorkshire

Why is it everyone has to roll over for Islam!

John, Salford, England

Turkish membership into the EU should be repelled! This is simply another dictatorial Islamic state trying to disguise itself as a moderate European state.
Its time for the expansion of Europe to stop.

Mick, Oxford, UK

thanks to The Queen. we hope revisiting in a few-years

kerim, istanbul,

Bourke from Sydney.
It is wonderful to have an supporter. See you in Türkiye,
remembering the Anzacs and thinking for the future.
I would prefer an union with Australia. I have lucky family members in your nice country. Of course we have Cathedrals and churches in Turkey.Europeans know that ..

Fatih Ünal, Frankfurt, Germany

but a large number of europeans have prejudice. How can it be if turks are against christians, that so many christians can survive 600 years of ottoman imperial reign?? How could Armenians and other survive? We have a lot of anti turcic probaganda of little nations needed to form her little nations

Fatih Ünal, Frankfurt, Germany

Turkey is doing all to make things good not for the liking of Europe but for the good of her own citizens and this will go on for ever. Turkey, if studied without taking sides, has taken huge steps towards democracy, human rights, peoples' well fare, economy etc., etc. She deserves to be in the EU.

ebrahim khodadoost, ardebil, iran

Brilliant, welldone QUEEN long live uk & Turkish frenship

Turkey with young population, modern/dinamic economy, modern powerfull army just what eu needs to be a globel player in the world.

unfortunately Sarkozy does not see it this way and it is very sad
from european angle.

Matthew, Leeds, uk

Ib, Dalston: There are more Churches in Turkey than there is in some Christian countries! In fact, some of these churches are historically very important to all Christians. The Turkish Republic, is a constitutional, democratic, staunchly secular State who believes in the supremacy of the rule of law

Bourke, Sydney,

I do not know why Queen went to Turkiye. However she was our guest she wellcome. But UK interering in Turkish
politics will not be tolerated . Neither they should support current goverment.
Not every Turkish citizen wants to be in Europe.

naz, london,

Due of excellent relations Great Britain can be sure to get an powerful friend in EU. Todays most supporter of Turkey were the Scandinavian states, UK, Italy, Spain , Portugal, Greece (it s true!) Bulgaria, Romania and some little countries. We have greatest opposition in France, Germany and Austria

Fatih Ünal, Frankfurt, Germany

Victoria, just a correction, the Turkish Republic has abolished the death penalty since 2003. That is why the PKK terrorist leader Abdulah Ocalan was not executed. In fact, Turkey is more European than some believe or assume. The "Sick Man of Europe" was and is at the forefront of European politicts

Bourke, Sydney,

Try building a church there, and handing out Gospels - Turkey is NOT religiously free at all. It has no place in Europe.

Ib, Dalston, UK

The best PR move we have made for a long time Turkey is such a calm & great country like any other country in eu if we have good relations with them the islamic world wil also great move.

Mark, Manchester,

It would be nice if we saw some comparably respectful behaviour from muslims - such as adopting Western dress when in London. But no, tolerance and islam is a one-way street.

Nick, Rotherham, UK

It would be good if she kept her headscarf for attending church also, as has been the Christian practice from the beginning.

Andrew Chapman, Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Anne, you are right, the EU does oppose Turkey's membership since Turkey, like your fine country, has the death penalty. Maybe you should look to yourself before judging and FYI, the Queen can not be 'recalled'.

Victoria, London but currently in USA, UK

well done queenie. it's fantastic that the Queen, and therefore the UK, is showing that we support Turkey and the democratically elected leaders in Ankara. The sooner we bring Turkey into the EU, the sooner we can show that we support any muslim country that does what it can to be a democracy.

ian woodhill, london,

What does Anne Hiltner mean when she says that 'the EU is opposed to Turkey's membership'.? what nonsense. A number of EU Member States - including the UK and Italy - strongly support Turkish EU membership. So too does the Commission. What is the EU if it's not the member states or the commission?

ian woodhill, london,

The EU is opposed to Turkey's membership? I know Americans purportedly have little grasp of foreign affairs but there's no need to underscore the fact.

The French right is opposed to Turkey's EU membership but the EU as a whole is not. Nor is the Queen taking sides. What an utterly silly comment

Jonathan, London,

"The royal party then departed for Istanbul, deaf to the sounds of a beautiful call to prayer."
Beautiful ? Well the people of the UK had better start to get used to it.

Jim, Los Angeles, CA, USA

It wasn't a subdued crowd. I was among them and we had a great time while waiting and were very happy to see the Queen. It was a nice gesture of her to put on a headscarf while in the mosque. We take off shoes in a mosque out of respect and because they are fully carpeted an we sit and pray on them.

Nergiz Kern, Bursa, Turkey

It sounds sensibly and sensitivly handled. Well done the queen!

tom sharp, London, UK

Being courteous does not mean being weak.. a good move

kiarie, Ulm, Germany

When in Rome...

Phill Barlow, The Wirral, England

The Queen is said to be "apolitical.": But there is nothing apolitical about a PR trip to Turkey to sponsor its entrance to the EU. This is the Foreign Office's job and the Queen should be recalled immediately. The EU is opposed to Turkey's membership.

Anne Hiltner, Hightstown, USA