Queen Alia Information and Pictures: Part 1

[Alexandria]

A new thread for pictures of Queen Alia.

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[salma]

Queen Alia and King Hussein in the White House:

from rexfeatures

[Reina]

Ok I am interested in knowing what kind of first lady she was. How long was she queen and what kinds of projects/services did she do.

[sommone]

Originally Posted by Reina

Ok I am interested in knowing what kind of first lady she was. How long was she queen and what kinds of projects/services did she do.

I'm not sure about her projects/services as I'm still learning this info myself, but I think she was only Queen for about 5 or 6 years before she passed.

[maryshawn]

Queen Alia was Queen from Dec. 25th, I believe, 1972 until Feb. 9, 1977 when she was killed. Her preoccupations were with the disabled, women and children and overall health issues. Many projects in her name were/are chaired by KH's sister and a few now by Princess Haya (please correct me if I am getting her title wrong). Such was her commitment to women's issues, she attended a conference of ME women held in Egypt w/in 2 weeks of Prince Ali's birth. I read this in Jehan Sadat's memoirs.

She did make it clear family was first priority and had no official office anywhere, per Haya's recollection. She spent most of her time at home wearing jeans and a t-shirt saying "I Love Hussein." She did not shirk functions, royal engagements and state visits but her husband and children--and the kids were very young--were her focus and it is likely that, as they grew, she would have established an office and taken on more causes. Fascinating lady! And when I say she did not shirk her duties--well, she died trying to help solve an issue in Aqaba at a hospital where people were complaining their treatment was bad. She immediately flew off and her helicopter crashed on the way home in a sudden sandstorm. KH, in his video bio, mentioned there were 2 helicopters flying together. The one she was on crashed; but I never heard if the other did, as well.

[suria]

i like QA alot i think she was agreat woman her children love her alot this is obvious they didn't forget her even she died when they were so young

[maryshawn]

Wedding casual shot and an official portrait.

[sommone]

Originally Posted by maryshawn

Queen Alia was Queen from Dec. 25th, I believe, 1972 until Feb. 9, 1977 when she was killed. Her preoccupations were with the disabled, women and children and overall health issues. Many projects in her name were/are chaired by KH's sister and a few now by Princess Haya (please correct me if I am getting her title wrong). Such was her commitment to women's issues, she attended a conference of ME women held in Egypt w/in 2 weeks of Prince Ali's birth. I read this in Jehan Sadat's memoirs.

She did make it clear family was first priority and had no official office anywhere, per Haya's recollection. She spent most of her time at home wearing jeans and a t-shirt saying "I Love Hussein." She did not shirk functions, royal engagements and state visits but her husband and children--and the kids were very young--were her focus and it is likely that, as they grew, she would have established an office and taken on more causes. Fascinating lady! And when I say she did not shirk her duties--well, she died trying to help solve an issue in Aqaba at a hospital where people were complaining their treatment was bad. She immediately flew off and her helicopter crashed on the way home in a sudden sandstorm. KH, in his video bio, mentioned there were 2 helicopters flying together. The one she was on crashed; but I never heard if the other did, as well.

Great woman indeed!!:) This is my first time hearing there were 2 helicopters. It does make you wonder what happened to the people in the other one?

[maryshawn]

Family comes first--mommy with Haya and Abir and family shot on a casual day.

[maryshawn]

In love and partnering on a state visit.

[maryshawn]

A lovely photo, taken at their home, just weeks before QA's death.

[maryshawn]

Formal portraits and official outings with King Hussein

[laila_sahrazade]

today is't 28 years ago Queen Alia passes away.

http://www.alrai.com./pages.php?news_id=20183

love laila

[salma]

Originally Posted by laila_sahrazade

today is't 28 years ago Queen Alia passes away.

http://www.alrai.com./pages.php?news_id=20183

love laila

Thank´s Laila for the link

[salma]

QUEEN ALIA MAUSOLEUM:



Overlooking the Jordan valley and 17km from Amman, the site lies atop a prominent hill not far from the Royal Palace. The prayer hall, which accommodates 500 person, is covered with a large central dome and the four lateral areas are covered with smaller ones. To the right of the main entry is placed the black marble sarcophagus of the late Queen. The mosque principal structure is a reinforced concrete frame. The ferroconcrete mesh domes are surfaced with trowelled concrete skins, a technology adapted from ship building.

From Archnet

[sommone]

Originally Posted by laila_sahrazade

today is't 28 years ago Queen Alia passes away.

http://www.alrai.com./pages.php?news_id=20183

love laila

Yes, thanks Laila. Would someone be kind enough to translate this for those who don't read or speak arabic, please.

[salma]

from Petra:
King, Prince Ali Visit Queen Alia's Tomb
Amman, Feb. 9(Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II
and HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein visited on Wednesday the late
Queen Alia's tomb where they recited verses from the Holy Koran and
laid wreaths on the grave.

[sol_anglada]

Originally Posted by salma

from Petra:
King, Prince Ali Visit Queen Alia's Tomb
Amman, Feb. 9(Petra)-- His Majesty King Abdullah II
and HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein visited on Wednesday the late
Queen Alia's tomb where they recited verses from the Holy Koran and
laid wreaths on the grave.

do you know if there are some munuments, foundations, hospitals, cultural centers that have the name of Queen Alia?

[suria]

Originally Posted by sol_anglada

do you know if there are some munuments, foundations, hospitals, cultural centers that have the name of Queen Alia?

yes there is
Queen Alia's airport
queen Alia's hospital
Queen Alia's street
queen Alia's foundation for volunteering work
this is what comes in my mind now but there is many of them

[salma]

Originally Posted by suria

yes there is
Queen Alia's airport
queen Alia's hospital
Queen Alia's street
queen Alia's foundation for volunteering work
this is what comes in my mind now but there is many of them

Yes and the Queen Alia Fund for Social Development