World’s tallest and shortest women meet for afternoon tea in London

Jyoti Amge, the world's shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, the world's tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea at the Savoy Hotel, London. Picture: Michael Bowles/Guinness World Records

The world’s tallest and shortest women met for afternoon tea in London in celebration of the 20th annual Guinness World Records Day.

Rumeysa Gelgi, a 27-year-old Turkish web developer, and Indian actress Jyoti Amge, 30, swapped stories and life experiences during their meeting at The Savoy hotel.