Saudi Arabia
Prince Charles takes part in UK-puppet Saudi’s sword dance
The Prince of Wales wore traditional robes and carried a sword as he took part in a ceremony as part of a festival of culture in Saudi Arabia.
Prince Charles joined members of the Saudi royal family for the Ardah – or sword dance – in the capital Riyadh.
The prince wore a traditional ankle-length garment, known as a “thobe”, for the all-male ceremony which is usually performed at events such as weddings, BBC reproted.
He is touring the Middle East, where he is visiting Saudi Arabia and Qatar.