Prince Charles was in West London for the consecration of the Syrian Orthodox Church


Prince Charles joined in with a traditional celebration dance at the consecration of a Syrian Orthodox Church in West London.

Throwing himself into the celebrations, he joined hands with members of the congregation following the consecration of St Thomas Cathedral.

The Prince, dressed in a pinstripe navy suit, braved the cold winter weather to take part in the traditional dance outside the cathedral.

Prince Charles, centre, participates in a traditional celebration dance with members of the congregation

The women surrounding him were wearing traditional dresses and headwear with silver jewellery.

He had earlier looked on as His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch of Antioch blessed a plaque on the wall at the Syrian Orthodox Church.

The Prince of Wales (right), smiles as he holds hands with members of the congregation following the consecration of the new St Thomas Cathedral, a Syrian Orthodox Church, in west London

Braving the cold, Charles takes part in the traditional celebration dance with men and women outside St Thomas Cathedral

He watches as the Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox church blesses a plaque set into the wall

Prince Charles looked to be enjoying himself at the consecration service of St Thomas Cathedral

The Prince of Wales (left) and His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch of Antioch (centre) attend the consecration of St Thomas Cathedral

He watches as His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch of Antiochh (centre L) cuts a ribbon during the consecration

Charles (left) sits alongside His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch of Antioch (second left) during the service in west London

The Prince of Wales and the Patriarch are seen greeting the congregation today in west London