Prince Charles Takes Part in Saudi Arabian Sword Dance
- 10 years ago
Prince Charles certainly had some fun on a recent trip to Saudi Arabia.
Prince Charles certainly had some fun on a recent trip to Saudi Arabia. As part of a ceremony, The Prince of Wales accompanied members of the Saudi Royal Family and danced while holding a sword.
The all male celebration, which honored cultural life in Saudi Arabia, took place at a stadium in the capital of Riyadh. Prince Charles was dressed in traditional attire that is worm by men from the Arab Gulf states, while performing the Ardah or sword dance.
He showcased an ankle length white garment known as a thobe along with the sword. The Prince of Wales was also joined by Ambassador Sir John Jenkins and numerous members of the British delegation.
Prince Charles is currently touring the Middle East, visiting both Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
This makes it his second journey to the two nations in a little under a year. It is his tenth official visit to Saudi Arabia since 1986, which is when he took his very first tour.
Prince Charles certainly had some fun on a recent trip to Saudi Arabia. As part of a ceremony, The Prince of Wales accompanied members of the Saudi Royal Family and danced while holding a sword.
The all male celebration, which honored cultural life in Saudi Arabia, took place at a stadium in the capital of Riyadh. Prince Charles was dressed in traditional attire that is worm by men from the Arab Gulf states, while performing the Ardah or sword dance.
He showcased an ankle length white garment known as a thobe along with the sword. The Prince of Wales was also joined by Ambassador Sir John Jenkins and numerous members of the British delegation.
Prince Charles is currently touring the Middle East, visiting both Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
This makes it his second journey to the two nations in a little under a year. It is his tenth official visit to Saudi Arabia since 1986, which is when he took his very first tour.