Saudi Prince dies after 20 years in a coma
A Saudi Prince died yesterday after being in a coma for 20 years. Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled, known as the Sleeping Prince, died 20 years…
International Royals
Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi – The Daughter of the last Shah
Her Imperial Highness Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi of Iran had ties to both the Iranian and Egyptian monarchies through her parents: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (the last Shah of…
A look at the Shah and Empress Farah’s two daughters – Princesses Farahnaz and Leila
There is not a whole lot of information available on the Shah and Empress of Iran’s two daughters, Their Imperial Highnesses Princesses Farahnaz and Leila….
Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary – Life after being Queen of Iran
Born on 22 June 1932 in the English Missionary Hospital in Isfahan, Iran, Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary was the elder child and only daughter of Khalil Esfandiary-Bakhtiary…
Empress Farah Pahlavi – The widow of the Shah
*contains affiliate links* Born on 14 October 1938, Empress Farah Pahlavi was the only child of Sohrab Diba and Farideh Diba Ghotbi in Tehran. Less…
Taking a look at the Crown Princess of Iran, Yasmine Pahlavi
Born in the Iranian capital of Tehran in Pars Hospital, Yasmine Etemad-Amini (now known as Yasmine Pahlavi) would later leave Iran with her family for the United States…
Princess Ashraf Pahlavi – The Twin of the Shah
Ashraf ol-Molouk Pahlavi, referred to as Princess Ashraf Pahlavi, was the twin of the late Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. They were born on…
Emir of Qatar marks 45th birthday
The Emir of Qatar marks his 45th birthday today. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the leader of Qatar, is celebrating his 45th birthday. He is…
Japan’s Princess Aiko to make first solo visit abroad
Japan’s Princess Aiko is set to undertake her first solo official visit abroad. The daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Laos in…
The royals who attended Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration
The inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV took place today on 18 May in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City. The religious event had…