King Charles sips traditional Samoa drink dressed to match ‘island vibe’ 50 years after late Queen made same visit
KING Charles ditched his work suit for a short sleeve jacket as he sipped a ceremonial drink, met bare chested villagers stripped to the waist and was presented with a butchered pig.Heavily-tattooed village 'strongmen' wore the traditional 'ai lavalava' skirts and necklaces while local village chiefs dressed in brightly coloured short sleeve shirts.Queen used a fan with her royal cypher at one of the biggest ava ceremonies held in Samoa in decades.
The 'ava ceremony - reserved only for monarchs - saw them wear ceremonial garlands and drink an Ava drink from a coconut shell. Wearing a Bush jacket with trim by Samoan school of fine art, the King looked cool in the humid heat.Harry just follows Meg - 'he's a lamb to the slaughter' says ex-Vanity Fair boss
Men, known locally as taulele'a, from Falelatai village commenced the ceremony by blowing conch shells to signal Their Majesties' arrival and formed a ceremonial guard of honour.Two men in traditional dress acted as ceremonial attendants, and one opened the proceedings welcoming the King and Queen.
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