Prince Hassan & Princess Sarvath- News and Pictures II - Page 7

papillon · #**121** 07-28-2005, 07:03 PM

Full article from The Jordan Times

Prince Hassan Honoured for Contributions to Human Dignity, Global Civil Society

AMMAN (JT) — His Royal Highness Prince Hassan attended the 2005 graduation ceremony of London University's School of Oriental and African Studies, where he was formally presented with the degree of LLD Honoris Causa in recognition of his profound and wide-ranging contributions to human dignity and global civil society.

Monalisa · #**122** 07-29-2005, 01:31 PM

Where P.Hassan had met Sarvath,I've read somewhere that Sarvath and her family were living before in Morocco,did she come from a diplomatic family?

Frothy · #**123** 07-29-2005, 02:21 PM

She was the daughter of a Pakistani (?) ambassador I think.

shelley · #**124** 07-29-2005, 05:17 PM

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She was the daughter of a Pakistani (?) ambassador I think.

If you look in Prince Hassan's website, you will see a picture of the two taken way back in 1958. Princess Sarvath's family were a well connected family from the Indian Sub-continent, with family members who were Prime Ministers, Presidents, Cabinet Ministers, Judges, Ambassadors etc., and the fact that they knew each other as children must mean that they moved in similar circles. There has been plenty written about Princess Sarvath's family background in this forum. You have to go back a bit.

papillon · #**125** 07-29-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Monalisa

Where P.Hassan had met Sarvath,I've read somewhere that Sarvath and her family were living before in Morocco,did she come from a diplomatic family?

They met as children. And, yes, she lived for a while in Morocco. . .her mother was the Pakistani ambassador to Morocco for several years.

elizahawthorne · #**126** 07-30-2005, 10:02 AM

Prince Hassan honoured for contributions to human dignity, global civil society

full story at:

http://jordantimes.com/fri/homenews/homenews3.htm

-eliza

GrandDuchess · #**127** 08-01-2005, 11:32 AM

Prince Hassan and Princess Sarvath together with the King and Queen of Sweden as guests of the Tällberg Forum 2005 in Dalarna County, Sweden. The forum gathers 500 leaders from around the world, from royals to diplomats and community leaders. These pictures are from the first day of the forum, this past Saturday 30 July 2005. According to the press, Princess Sarvath is quite a close friend of Queen Silvia. From Isifa.

GrandDuchess · #**128** 08-01-2005, 06:23 PM

Here's an interview with Princess Sarvath from Swedish Aftonbladet (daily newspaper), published today, that I've translated. It was conducted during her visit to Sweden this weekend. The beautiful picture of her is also by Aftonbladet.

Princess, Muslim and fighter for women’s rights.

She is like fetched from the tales. But Princess Sarvath of Jordan is no figure from the tales. She is a princess, Muslim and fighter for women’s rights all at the same time.

How does an Arabic princess live in 2005?
- To be a princess in our part of the world means a lot of hard work. It’s a responsibility; there is a lot to do for women and poor people.

Can once really be a princess, Muslim and feminist?
- I don’t really like the word feminist. Feminism means a certain amount of struggle, and I was born into a family were we didn’t have to struggle for equality. I think that some feminists are seen as aggressive, and one is afraid of that.

Your mother was the first woman member of Parliament in Pakistan, how has she affected you?
- Mother was also the first Asian woman to become Doctor of Philosophies at the University of London in the 1940’s.
- She was modern, but believed in the old, traditional world. She stayed at home with the children, didn’t throw all the old away, but kept the good parts.

Do you and your husband live equally?
- It depends on how you mean. My husband doesn’t iron, but neither do I. We live a privileged life. My husband has been a present father. When the children were small, we seldom left them both at the same time.

Who did the children cry out with?
- It depended, in the night they came to us both, because we sleep in the same bed. If I was travelling, my husband put the children to bed at night, red them a story and drove them to school.

When did you become a Muslim?
- I was born Muslim, my family has been Muslim since the beginning, for 800-900 years.

Have you never questioned Islam?
- No, not really. I have questioned smaller things, all thinking people do. But I haven’t had any problems living with mine and my family’s religious interpretation of Islam.

Few western women would like to share their husband with several wives.
- No, but my husband doesn’t have any other wives, my gather didn’t have any other wives, not my grandfather and not my great grandfather either.

Would you accept to share your husband with others?
- No, I wouldn’t accept it. I don’t know why some do. But in the west there are many women who are aware of that their husbands have mistresses, and accept that.

Are there things in the Koran that you don’t believe in?
- It would be arrogant of me not to believe what is said in the Koran, it would imply that I had a very deep knowledge of a very complex book, which I don’t have.

Many Muslims are approached in an unpleasant way today; have you also felt that the aggressions are increasing?
- I’ve been fortunate to live a privileged life, and am never in any situation where I would meet any such aggressions. But it’s sad; we must talk more and learn to know each other.

Quick facts:

Name: Princess Sarvath El Hassan bin Talal
Age: 58
Residence: Prince Hassan's residence in Amman, Jordan
Occupation: Princess
Family: Husband Prince Hassan, 58, children Rahmna, 35, Sumaya, 34, Badiya, 30, Rashid, 25, and four grandchildren
Hobby: Has a black belt in taekwondo

papillon · #**129** 08-01-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandDuchess

Here's an interview with Princess Sarvath from Swedish Aftonbladet (daily newspaper), published today, that I've translated.

Thanks, GrandDuchess!

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Few western women would like to share their husband with several wives.
- No, but my husband doesn’t have any other wives, my gather didn’t have any other wives, not my grandfather and not my great grandfather either.

Would you accept to share your husband with others?
- No, I wouldn’t accept it. I don’t know why some do. But in the west there are many women who are aware of that their husbands have mistresses, and accept that.

This is an odd exchange. Did the interviewer not know that P. Hassan has only one wife?

I find the line of questioning somewhat ignorant and disrespectful to P. Sarvath. :(

La la · #**130** 08-01-2005, 07:00 PM

I also reacted to that. I felt some of the questions were irrelevant and I also think that her answers have been edited and 'shortened' by Aftonbladet.

Roshanah · #**131** 08-01-2005, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by papillon

Thanks, GrandDuchess!

This is an odd exchange. Did the interviewer not know that P. Hassan has only one wife?

I find the line of questioning somewhat ignorant and disrespectful to P. Sarvath. :(

To an extent I agree with you :)

Roshanah · #**132** 08-01-2005, 07:14 PM

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All is all, the children of PHassan graduated from Cambridge, Oxford, LSE....Notable British Institutions. PHamzah and PNoor from Harvard. No wonder why QR and KA might feel a bit of pressure from other members of the royal family. To me, others are all scholars, whereas KA and QR are more business or active type of people.

That is just what I think! :)

Roshanah · #**133** 08-01-2005, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by reeda2000

There no woman more beautiful than queen rania in whole famely...:o :o

I disagree, beauty is noth that which is astetic but that whic is innate from On'es Sould and Good intentions if htey are good then such beauty will eminate fromo them If a person is ugly on th inside even if htey are asthetically beautiful, they shan't measure up beacause at the end of the day, innate atributes matter. A person's face may have changed over the vourse of a lifetime but the Heart remains true for eternity. :)

Genevieve · #**134** 08-09-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandDuchess

Here's an interview with Princess Sarvath from Swedish Aftonbladet (daily newspaper), published today, that I've translated. It was conducted during her visit to Sweden this weekend. The beautiful picture of her is also by Aftonbladet.

Princess, Muslim and fighter for women’s rights.

Thanks for this interview GrandDuchess. Everytime I read an interview from Princess Sarvath or from Prince Hassan, I always think what a great shame it is that they are not the King and Queen. To me they are the epitome of class and dignity, intelligence and in doing what is right for one's country, not just oneself.

The other interesting thing I noticed from this interview is that in about 500-800 words, not a single word was spent on superficial qualities like how Princess Sarvath looks or what she wears. Instead, every single word was spent really discussing what Princess Sarvath feels on issues affecting her life and her country and her beliefs, not about how she looks in Prada's latest collection.

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Originally Posted by GrandDuchess

Can once really be a princess, Muslim and feminist?
- I don’t really like the word feminist. Feminism means a certain amount of struggle, and I was born into a family were we didn’t have to struggle for equality. I think that some feminists are seen as aggressive, and one is afraid of that.

I really like/admire how Princess Sarvath didn't try to down play her priviliged background. She is honest and up front that she lead a good life that most of her fellow citizens didn't or wouldn't. Too often I see public figures to make it seem as if they lived humble beginnings when they lived in at least average if not very nice homes.

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Originally Posted by GrandDuchess

Who did the children cry out with?
- It depended, in the night they came to us both, because we sleep in the same bed. If I was travelling, my husband put the children to bed at night, red them a story and drove them to school.

It seems so domestic for royals! But nice to hear that Princess Sarvath and Prince Hassan tried so hard to give their children normal upbringings with their parents playing a big role in their lives. Obviously even though Prince Hassan was to be King one day while his children were growing up, and as much as he worked hard for Jordan, his family were his first priority. King Hussein could've learned something from his brother on this one.

houri · #**135** 08-09-2005, 10:17 PM

prince Hassan have alot to give Jordan , he is the kind of people who know how to express himself I really admire him .

**Humera** · #**136** 08-10-2005, 12:08 AM

thanx for the article GrandDuchess.
Though I must say I agree with some of the other members. The interviewer appears ignorant and almost rude at times. Either the person doesnt know that Sarvath was born a Muslim and her husband, like other men of the JRF, doesn't have multiple wives, or he/she was trying to be condescending on purpose. I hope they dont interview Swedish royalty in that manner

btw..I think the accompanying picture puts to rest all those crazy theories about P.Sarvath having work done on her face or using botox.

shelley · #**137** 08-10-2005, 04:44 PM

Suria and other Jordanians. I have been told that there was a nice piece in one of the Arabic language papers yesterday, written by Prince Hassan about his vision for the Arab world, and that also it was reported , again in the Arabic press today, that he went to Al Al Bait University, which was of course his creation and which I believe he has not visited in many years. It would be interesting to know what was said.

papillon · #**138** 08-10-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Genevieve

Thanks for this interview GrandDuchess. Everytime I read an interview from Princess Sarvath or from Prince Hassan, I always think what a great shame it is that they are not the King and Queen.

Me, too. :(

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I really like/admire how Princess Sarvath didn't try to down play her priviliged background. She is honest and up front that she lead a good life that most of her fellow citizens didn't or wouldn't. Too often I see public figures to make it seem as if they lived humble beginnings when they lived in at least average if not very nice homes.

This is refreshing and shows respect for the intelligence of the readers of this interview.