Princess Badiya bint Hassan

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Princess Badiya
Born (1974-03-23) 23 March 1974 (age 50)
Amman, Jordan
Spouse
Khaled Edward Blair
​
(m. 2005)​
Sarvath Ikramullah

Princess Badiya bint El Hassan (born 23 March 1974) is a Jordanian princess. She is the third daughter of

Princess Sarvath al-Hassan, and a cousin of King Abdullah II
.

She chairs the committee of the Mosaic Awards for Talent in London and is a member of its board. She has also contributed to reinforcing the foundation's work ever since it was created.[1]

Jordanian royal family
List
Extended royal family
Noor and others
Queen Noor
Haya and others
Muna and others
Princess Muna
Alia
Firyal and others
Hassan and others
Basma
Nayef and others

Education

She began her studies at the

public international law from the London School of Economics
.

Career

After studying

called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn. She is the first member of the Jordanian Royal Family to become a lawyer (She is a non-practicing lawyer).[2]

The Princess is a member of and has collaborated with various international organizations, she gained experience working for the

interfaith and cross-cultural understanding, human rights and the rights of asylum seekers and refugees.[3]
She also participates in the activities of charities and programs that work to support youth and women.

Among her many commitments in the UK:

Her Highness is regularly invited to give lectures on Islam, interfaith relations, human rights and other related issues.

Marriage

Princess Badiya became engaged to Khaled Edward Blair in September 2004 and married him in Amman on June 24, 2005.[3] They have a son, Ali.

References

  1. ^ "British Muslim talent feted by Prince Charles". Al Arabiya English. 27 November 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  2. ^ Jordan Times: July 8, 1998 - Princess Badiya qualifies as a lawyer Archived September 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ a b Princess Badiya bint El Hassan's bio Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Emel: Issue 75 December 2010 - A feature interview with Princess Badiya of Jordan (First ever public interview)
  5. ^ Mosaic: Board Members - Her Royal Highness Princess Badiya bint El Hassan (Chairman of Mosaic UK) Archived 2010-06-25 at the Wayback Machine
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