Look, no shoes! Duchess of Cornwall goes barefoot for a visit to a mosque in Abu Dhabi, but Charles keeps his black loafers onÂ
- Camilla, 69, is on state visit to Middle East with Prince Charles
- This morning visited childhood literacy initiativesÂ
- Joined children's reading session at Dar Al Attaa charity bookshop
- Also visited Oman's first Children's public Library and did jigsaws
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have visited the spectacular Sheikh Zaved Grand Mosque to promote religious tolerance.
Charles and Camilla first visited the mosque, in Abu Dhabi, in 2007 when it was still being built.
They returned as part of their tour to the Middle East on behalf of the British Government, having left Oman earlier on Sunday.
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The Duchess of Cornwall removed her shoes while her husband kepy on his black loafers on a visit to the Sheikh Zaved Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
The Duchess engaged in ainamted conversation with clerics at the Sheikh Zaved Grand Mosque
Camilla slipped out of her beige suede wedges in accordance with religious regulations as she visited the mosqueÂ
Charles was dressed in a linen suit and striped tie, while Camilla wore a blue headscarf, long jacket and trousers.
Visitors to the mosque must remove their footwear, and Charles walked round in black socks while his wife went barefoot.
The couple toured the mosque, which has stunning chandeliers and a wall featuring the 99 names of God in traditional calligraphy, before learning about its architecture.
The carpet in the main hall of the mosque, which took 11 years to build, is considered to be one of the largest in the world.
Prince Charles looked a little unsure of the spread being offered as his wife chatted to Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi
A laughing Prince Charles chats with Foreign Minister Abdullah Bin Zayed after arriving in Abu Dhabi
The Duchess covered her hair with a delicate blue headscarfÂ
The Duchess puts her best foot forward during her second visit to the Grand Mosque in Abu DhabiÂ
Following the tour, Charles and Camilla attended a reception for guests of different faiths and nationalities.
Bishop Paul Hinder, of the Roman Catholic Church, spoke with Charles at the mosque.
'For me, the visit is about recognition,' he said.
'The prince was able to speak to us and see the mutual tolerance which is reality in this country.
Camilla fixes her scarf before she leaves the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
On arrival at the mosque, Camilla was wearing a pair of camel suede shoes with a low wedge heelÂ
Camilla later removed her camel suede wedges in accordance with religious rulesÂ
'It doesn't happen all over the world that we can meet in such a place in such a formation. Living and seeing this reality has an impact.'
The mosque was established in 2008 and sits at the entrance to Abu Dhabi City Island.
It aims to work with research centres and religious, educational and cultural institutions within the United Arab Emirates and across the world.
The royal pair looked delighted to be visiting the landmark,which was established in 2008 and sits at the entrance to Abu Dhabi City Island
The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince of Wales were shown around the spectacular religious site, which was erected eight years agoÂ
Prince Charles was dressed in a linen suit and striped tie, while Camilla wore a blue headscarf, long jacket and trousers
Charles and Camilla were shown around the mosque by Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, who was appointed as the new minister of state for tolerance in February.
The UAE is home to more than 200 nationalities, a large majority of whom are Commonwealth citizens.
Kim Debenham, deputy head of mission at the Australian embassy, said: 'It was my first opportunity to meet anyone from the British royal family so it was quite special.
'Prince Charles said he had visited Abu Dhabi before but the last time he was at the mosque it was a construction site.
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall attended a religious tolerance event at the Sheikh Zaved Grand Mosque, her first engagement on the Abu Dhabi leg of her royal tour of the Middle EastÂ
It was the royals' second visit to the mosque, which they first saw back in 2007, prior to its completion
Prince Charles descends the airplane staircase ahead of his wife Camilla as they arrive into Abu Dhabi Airport
The royal shares a joke with Foreign Minister Abdullah Bin Zayed in Abu DhabiÂ
'We spoke about the different commonwealth communities here in Abu Dhabi and that they are growing all the time.'
Earlier today Camilla showed off her nurturing side as she joined children for story-time to promote literacy initiatives.
In keeping with tradition, Camilla wore a long-sleeved dishdasha dress in mint green and white sarwal trousers, although she did not cover her head.Â
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall talks to children during a book reading outside Dar Al Atta Bookshop on the third day of a Royal tour of Oman
This little boy was so focused on his jigsaw puzzle that he only had time for a half-hearted handshake with the royal visitorÂ
Camilla visits Maktabat Oman's first mobile library while promoting literacy initiativesÂ
The first stop was the Dar Al Attaa 'Let's Read' initiative which encourages young Omani readers to pick up a book in its charity book shop.
Camilla say on the ground and made herself comfortable as she chatted to children during a reading outside the bookshop. Â
She also visited Oman's first Children's public Library and met young children who won a local writing competition. Their stories have now been published in their own book.Â
At the library, she examined students' work and helped young people complete jigsaws. Â
The grandmother-of-two, who is also step grandmother to Prince George and Princess Charlotte, looked very much at ease as she chatted to youngstersÂ
A young boy gives a reading for the royal visitor during her visit to Oman's first Children's public library
Helping hand! The Duchess gives her guidance to a young girl as she completes a jigsaw puzzle
No help needed! The youngster manages to successfully complete the jigaw puzzleÂ
Prince Charles and Camilla are on a Royal tour of the Middle East starting with Oman, then the UAE and finally Bahrain.Â
Camilla carried out her engagements solo this morning while her husband was otherwise engaged.Â
Charles was set to join a reception for Young Leaders in Oman before meeting the Crossing The Empty Quarter Expedition.
Camilla talks to children during a book reading outside Dar Al Atta Bookshop during the third day of her royal tour of the Middle EastÂ
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall chats the librarian, Hatim Al Mamari, on Maktabat Oman's first mobile library
Young students proudly show off their work for Camilla, the Duchess of CornwallÂ
Camilla learns more about literacy initiatives at the Dar Al Atta Bookshop on the third day of a Royal tour of Oman
He spoke with Mark Evans, Mohammed Al-Zadjali and Amour Al-Wadibi, who recreated the 1931 journey of British explorer Bertram Thomas earlier this year.
Prince Charles then viewed images from the recent expedition across the Empty Quarter and a copy of the map from the original journey - which was the first crossing of the biggest sand desert on earth.
The royal couple departed Oman for Abu Dhabi, where they were met on arrival by the minister of foreign Affairs and international cooperation and HM ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.
Camilla sits on a table with young childrento inspect their artwork as she visits Oman's first Children's public library
The Duchess looked elegant in a neutral colour palette and carried a floral print clutchÂ
A delighted Duchess was all smiles as she chatted to children about their artworkÂ
Showing her nurturing side: Camilla looked very much at ease as she chatted to young people while visiting literacy initiativesÂ
Charles took a salute from the guard of honour before the couple attended the religious tolerance event at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
After touring the mosque including a brief photography exhibition and visiting the main hall to learn about the architecture they joined a reception to meet guests from different faiths and nationalities.
The event was hosted by the United Arab Emirates minister of state for tolerance Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi.
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