His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei looks distinctly bewildered by the gift of RM Williams boots from Defence Minister @lindareynoldswa which is a shame because they really are splendid shoes. What do you give a billionaire with the world's largest private car collection?

For those asking for a picture

The official accompanying his Majesty also does not look delighted

Have now received a few messages from @dfat sorts and many seem to include this emoji

Apropos of nothing, I have just been told that the Sultan of Brunei arrived at the 2018 special ASEAN summit in Sydney in his *personal 747* which is furnished with gold-plated furniture