Prince Charles has donned traditional Arab dress to take
part in a sword dance celebrating the warrior tradition of Saudi Arabia as he
was “honored” by his hosts. Charles joined members of the Saudi royal family taking part in an Ardah or
sword dance in a stadium in the capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia on February 2014.
The ceremony was performed to celebrate the Janadriyah Festival, an annual cultural event lasting 17 days which marks all aspects of Saudi life and is being held this week in Riyadh.
Prince Charles is making a short tour of the Middle East
visiting Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
