Princess Badiya bint Hassan

Jordanian Royal Family

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Princess Badiya of Jordan
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Princess Badiya bint Hassan (born 28 March 1974 in Amman, Jordan) is a Jordanian princess. Her father is Prince Hassan bin Talal and her mother is Princess Sarvath El Hassan.

Education

Career

After studying law at The College of Law in London, Princess Badiya qualified as a barrister in 1998, being called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn. She is the first member of the Jordanian Royal Family to become a lawyer.[1]

The Princess is a member of and has collaborated with various international organizations. Her work focuses on promoting interfaith and cross-cultural understanding, human rights and the rights of asylum seekers and refugees.[2] She is the Chairman of Mosaic, a mentoring programme founded by Prince Charles. "Mosaic is a Muslim-led charity mentoring young people and offering them positive role models."[3][4]

Marriage

Princess Badiya became engaged to Khaled Edward Blair in September 2004 and married him in Amman in June 2005.[2][5] They have one son, named Ali.

References

  1. ↑ Jordan Times: July 8, 1998 - Princess Badiya qualifies as a lawyer
  2. 1 2 Princess Badiya bint El Hassan's bio
  3. ↑ Emel: Issue 75 December 2010 - A feature interview with Princess Badiya of Jordan (First ever public interview)
  4. ↑ Mosaic: Board Members - Her Royal Highness Princess Badiya bint El Hassan (Chairman of Mosaic UK)
  5. ↑ Royal News: September 2004
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