FORMER Saints player Fereti 'Freddie' Tuilagi gave the King a Samoan dancing lesson ahead of His Majesty's trip to the Pacific nation.
Freddie was a firm fans' favourite during his two seasons at Knowsley Road in 1999 and 2000, after joining from Halifax.
The Samoan-born second-rower scored 21 ties in 62 appearances for Saints, and featured in the 1999 and 2000 Super League Grand Final wins, scoring a try in the latter.
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Freddie is an honorary consul with the Samoan High Commission, and gave King Charles a ceremonial fly swat, which was hung over his shoulder.
Freddie choreographed the King’s performance, holding out his arms across his chest and fluttering them, which Charles copied.
After the performance, Freddie, also a former Samoan rugby union international, said: “I told King I’m going to dance for you, when you go to Samoa, this is how they will dance.”
Asked to critique the King’s performance, he replied: “Good – he’s got the moves.”
Charles and Camilla hosted the St James’ Palace event ahead of their forthcoming trip to Australia and Samoa later his month, with the Pacific nation the setting for a major gathering of Commonwealth leaders.
Saints fans are no strangers to Freddie's dance moves, with his celebratory jig after the Grand Final triumph over Bradford in 1999 a fond memory for many.
Many spectators also donned 'Freddie wigs' during the popular Samoan's stint at the club.
Tuilagi went on to play rugby union at Leicester, Cardiff and Castres after his spell at saints.
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