The Duchess of York is to appear nude but for some Cartier jewels and a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes for charity.

She is among several famous faces who will be appearing in the pages of Four Inches - a book being produced by the exclusive jewellery and shoe designers in aid of the Elton John Aids Foundation.

Her spokeswoman said: "The Duchess is absolutely taking part in this case. It is a fundraiser for the Elton John Aids Foundation."

Fashion photographer Pamela Hanson took the shots for Four Inches - which takes its name from the height of the stilettos worn. Models Kate Moss, Rachel Hunter and actresses Rebecca Romijn-Stamos and Lara Flynn Boyle are among those who are also being tipped to take part.

London-based publishers Scriptum Editions could not confirm the final line-up because the book is still being shot. A spokeswoman said: "It is being produced by Jimmy Choo, ourselves and Cartier in aid of the Elton John Aids Foundation. It features women of various fame in Jimmy Choo shoes and Cartier jewellery. We are still shooting the book."

But the Foundation was remaining tight-lipped about the project. A spokesman said: "It is a photographic project. It is not just a book. The book is just an element of the whole project. We are not releasing any information."

The book is not expected until the spring.

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