Pink stallions, sword-dancing and a spot of shopping: Charles and Camilla enjoy last day of Middle Eastern tour in Oman

Royal greeting: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at a cavalry event on the eighth day of a tour of the Middle East in Muscat, Oman

Regal carriage: Prince Charles and Camilla were taken into the military equestrian centre arena in a horse-drawn carriage to view a display and to see the pink stallion

Peachy horse: The British royals were treated with a display of Khadi the pink stallion at the equestrian display in Nizwa, Oman

Pride of Oman: Khadi the pink stallion is a rare type of albino which sees his bright pink skin shine through underneath his short summer coat

Will you look at that! Prince Charles was clearly impressed by Khadi's rare colour

Seeing pink horses: Charles and Camilla saw Khadi the pink stallion today

Khadi the pink stallion gets his unusual hue as a result of a rare albino condition which sees his bright pink skin shine through underneath his short summer coat.

After the equastrian visit, the pair arrived at the Nizwa fort. Waving a sword in the air and swaying to the music, the Prince of Wales fully embraced a traditional Omani dance when he visited a fort this morning.

As the Prince entered a courtyard within the castle, a group of musicians struck up a song and filled the air with the sound of singing and drums.

Charles, along with the Duchess of Cornwall, stood in the middle of the group as they performed sword tossing and mock fighting.

He was then handed a blade, as well as a shield, and began to shuffle and wave the sword mimicking their dance.

The Royal couple are on the fourth and final leg of a tour of the Middle East taking in Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Yesterday the Duchess of Cornwall said she has been moved to 'see behind the veil' during her three-day trip to Saudi Arabia.

Speaking during a visit to a female-only centre which offers training and job opportunities this morning, Camilla said she believed huge strides had been made in empowering women since she last visited almost six years ago.  

The Mail's Royal Correspondent was the only journalist allowed to accompany the Duchess on her tour to the centre in Jeddah.

She told us exclusively afterwards: 'I've noticed from the last visit I made here in 2006 - five, six years ago now - a sea of change.

The fort, called Nizwa, is located in the heart of Oman and dates back to the 12th century. It is the country's most visited national monument.

Pure procedure: Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall have their hands washed during their visit of Nizwa Fort, in Nizwa

Picking up a few mementos: Prince Charles and Camilla wash their hands as they visit Nizwa Fort. When they were introduced to the market sellers, Charles said: 'Let the shopping begin'

Walkabout: Having washed their hands, the Royal couple are given a guided tour of the fort during their last leg of their tour of the Middle East

Discovering leisure: Charles and Camilla found time to enjoy a spot of shopping at Nizwa Fort, but while Prince Charles indulged in some of the local spices on offer, the Duchess of Cornwall was more interested in the woven handbags and baskets

Souveniring in Oman: Charles and Camilla stop by a stall where a local Omani man is making claypots and models of the fort's towers

Moment in the shade: The Royal couple are on the fourth and final leg of a tour of the Middle East taking in Jordan, Qatar, Saudia Arabia and Oman

Coffee break: Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall took a break from shopping to drink traditional Arabic coffee

Final stop: The British royal couple is on a regional tour of the Middle East which began in Jordan on March 11, and finishes in Oman

As the royal couple toured the stronghold they were greeted by children waving Union flags and met people who were making mats and baskets.

When they were introduced to the market sellers, Charles said: 'Let the shopping begin.'

Camilla duly obliged and put aside a number of items she liked, saying: 'I love these baskets, they are so lovely.'

As they left, Charles said: 'Can you thank them for arranging all this? It was wonderful.

'Ask them to make sure they keep the traditions going.'

Royal tour: The pair visited Nizwa Fort on the eighth day of a tour of the Middle East

Following traditions: The royal couple watch a traditional sword dance with local Omanis at Nizwa Fort on the eighth day of their tour of the Middle East

Sharp finish: After visiting Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are now on their last leg of their tour of the Middle East, finishing in Oman

Warm welcome: As the royal couple toured the stronghold they were greeted by children waving Union flags and met people who were making mats and baskets

Cheerful greetings: Excited children waving the Union flag and the flag of Oman as the Royals take a tour around the fort

Welcoming smiles: Young children wearing traditional dresses and caps, wave flags to welcome Charles and Camilla to Nizwa

Waiting for a prince; Young Omani children in traditional dress wait in the shade before greeting Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

keeping busy: The children soon grew impatient and began playing and dancing while waiting for the Prince and Duchess' tour of the fort

Kept in line: Young Omani boys pose for the camera as they wait in the shade for the royal couple to arrive

Moment to reflect: The Duchess of Cornwall shielded herself from the hot sun with a cream parasol - the pair both wore sunglasses during their visit

Pride: Two young girls in traditional head jewellery made sure they looked their best for Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to the fort

Dressed in their finest: A local woman and her daughter in traditional dress and makeup at Nizwa Fort

Caring Camilla: The Duchess of Cornwall found time to meets a young patient at the Royal Hospital in Muscat, a specialist diabetes hospital, during today's busy schedule

Happy to help: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall poses with doctors and staff at the Royal Hospital in Muscat earlier today

Hospital tour: Camilla took the time to chat to the staff and some of the younger patients as well as the staff

Keen interest: Staff at the Royal Hospital in Muscat chat to Camilla about their work with diabetes patients during her Monday visit