Princess Beatrice has revealed her secret way of ensuring that her feet do not get sore when she wears high heels.

The 20-year-old royal, who is fifth in line to the throne, was seen out in a pair of five-inch Roger Vivier stilettos last week.

Teaming the black shoes with a blue dress and jacket with gold detailing, Beatrice seemed to have no trouble staying comfortable in the towering heels.

However, she revealed that she had a little help from heel pads.

Princess Beatrice said: "I love high heels but Party Feet are better. They are little pads that go inside so that your feet dont hurt."

She added that "if the shoes are really beautiful, like Roger Viviers", she does not mind how high the heel is.

Another royal spotted in some mega high heels recently was Zara Philips, who wore a pair of shoe-boots from Gwen Stefanis L.A.M.B. range to the races at Cheltenham.