Prince Charles takes part in Saudi 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.