As nine other dancers sat serenely behind her, she swayed and whirled and stomped rhythmically, fine-tuning the intricate moves of a Kandyan dance, a traditional art form from Sri Lanka.

The Aug. 9 performance of a Kandyan dance, a traditional art form from Sri Lanka, is believed by the organizers to be the first documented public performance of its kind in the U.S.

Princess Royal welcomed to Sri Lanka with traditional dance display Anne arrived in the capital at the start of a three-day visit celebrating the UK’s ties with the Commonwealth country.

The reception area is embellished by a striking ceiling containing more than 150 fabric panels showcasing Sri Lanka's fauna and flora, including dancing peacocks and leopards resting on treetops.

The Princess Royal has been welcomed to Sri Lanka with a dazzling performance by traditional dancers – and carried some of her bags off the plane. Anne had a bag in each hand and a handbag as ...

The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence are greeted by Andrew Patrick (left), British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka (Jonathan Brady/PA) Mr Patrick added: “That’s the aim, to show ...