In a striking viral photo, an all-female security detail was seen surrounding the Duchess of Cornwall, previously known as Camilla Parker-Bowles, during her recent visit to the United Arab Emirates. This trip was part of a Middle Eastern tour alongside her husband, Prince Charles, taking them through Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. And guess what? The protection squad was entirely composed of women, sporting traditional hijabs and abayas.
According to reports from The Daily Mail, the team consisted of skilled Emirati women, including Lieutenant Amina al Farsi, who led the crew, along with 2nd Warrant Officer Layla al Zayed, Corporal Yasmin al Noor (who stood right behind the Duchess), First Corporal Ranya al Farsi, and Salma al Maktoum, the protocol officer from the Crown Prince’s court. This remarkable image was posted on Clarence House’s official Instagram account, capturing the essence of girl power in a totally badass way.
These five women are part of the UAE’s presidential guard, which boasts a total of 50 female members. The squad, all aged between 29 and 30, are not just pretty faces; they’re highly trained in martial arts and combat techniques. Some of them have even summited Mount Everest—casual weekend plans, right? And for any skeptics questioning their ability to protect while in flowing hijabs and abayas (because, of course, there are always critics), rest assured that each woman has concealed weapons at the ready, prepared to defend the Duchess at a moment’s notice.
It was particularly fitting for the Duchess to have an all-female team safeguarding her on this visit, as she and Prince Charles aimed to champion women in leadership and promote religious tolerance. The group was photographed exiting the Emirates Palace Hotel, a scene that sparked joy and pride. The Duchess herself expressed her delight at being accompanied by these five Emirati women, a refreshing sentiment in a world where political rhetoric can often incite fear and division.
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In summary, the all-female security team protecting the Duchess of Cornwall is not only a powerful image of women in roles traditionally reserved for men, but it also shines a light on the importance of female leadership and the promotion of understanding across cultures.