Prince Charles like you’ve never seen him before
Britain’s Prince Charles wears traditional Saudi uniform as he attends the traditional Saudi dancing best known as ‘Arda’ performed during Janadriya culture festival at Der’iya in Riyadh, on February 18, 2014. Charles arrived in Saudi Arabia on a private visit. AFP PHOTO/POOL/FAYEZ NURELDINE (Photo credit should read FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)
Way to rock the Ardah, Prince Charles.
Donning traditional robes and wielding a giant sword, the Prince of Wales busted out some gallant (if not somewhat awkward) moves in his 10th official visit to Saudi Arabia as part of a traditional sword dance in Riyadh.
Members of the Saudi royal family led the 65-year-old prince through the all-male ceremony at the annual cultural and heritage Al-Janadriya festival Tuesday evening.
Charles was decked out in traditional flowing robes known as a "thobe," along with a checkered headdress and ceremonial dagger.
He's no Lawrence of Arabia, but the prince did all right.
We'll walk you throught the steps, Prince Charles style:
1. Don traditional Saudi garb
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2. Make a grand entrance
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3. Flash some smoldering 'Smize'
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4. Watch carefully (i.e. look very serious and don't pull out your sword yet)
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5. Make a playful go at it, thrusting your huge sword in the air while laughing
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6. Aaaaaaaand scene (strike gallant pose)
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