Queen Noor: Current Events

[Humera]

more recent pictures of Queen Noor.
April 16, 2004, Tajikistan

giving diplomas to Tajik cadets

looking at a landmine

April 18, Tajikistan again
visiting an Orthopedic hospital

[SemiPatriot83]

Hey Does Queen Noor Still Live In Amman? From The Recent Pictures On These Forums, It Looks As If She Isn't Involved With The Royal Family. What's Going On?

Queen Noor has homes in Jordan, England and in the Washington DC area. However, she is not the Queen consort. She is the widow of the previous sovereign, and her role is now different. She is involved in numerous charities in Jordan and abroad, including landmines. You might want to read her autobiography, Leap of Faith. One of the recent issues of Hello features as interview with Noor, and she talks about her role, and her belief that Rania is the queen now.

[maryshawn]

Queen Noor has rented a home on the Potomac and spends a lot of time there. Part of the reason she has spent so much time in the US is because her father was in very poor health and she wanted to be near him. Now that he has died, she seems to be traveling a lot on behalf of charities and her book tour has taken her all over the world. She also spends time in the US because at least one of her children is still in school here--and her friends and mother are here. I can't imagine her giving up her home in Amman. I did hear she sold their estate in England. And there are, of course, safety issues. I wouldn't want to be in Jordan right now as that chemical plot was just foiled and they seem to be a target for terrorists. Finally, she mentioned in an article in "People," she wants to give the new King and Queen "some time and space" and not be a distraction. So, there are many reasons why she is spending less time in Jordan. An amusing comment also from "People" was that, in America, she can go around after her exercise class with no makeup and a hat on and no one recognizes her. In Jordan, she would be expected to be much more "queenly" in her appearance. As her friend, Marion Freeman said, "when she became queen, she gave up a lot--including the right to a bad hair day." It must be nice to live with a bit more freedom as she can here.

Mary Shawn

[Humera]

Queen Noor is supposed to be in Toronto today, she'll be the keynote speaker at a gala for the Canadian Red Cross. I hope the media here gives her visit some coverage. Last time she was here, i dont think i saw anything about it on tv.
here's the link:
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive...4/26/c5361.html

[maryshawn]

If anyone is looking for a "dove of peace" pin that represents no side in the tensions of the Middle East, artist Amitai Kav has created pins for Arab royals and Israeli leaders. I saw the one worn by Leah Rabin and Queen Noor and was so impressed I bought one from his website. It is simple and profound and takes no sides. I am not a spokesperson or have any connection to Mr. Kav but really find his dove of peace to be a lovely daily reminder of what is at stake and what we should all be working toward.

Mary Shawn

[Banadoora]

Originally posted by Bubbette@Apr 28th, 2004 - 3:00 pm
I think her kids would be enough company; I mean you always hear of parents moving closer to the kids and grandchildren--not to their siblings! But who is living in Jordan at this moment? I think they're all in school elsewhere, no?

I think the main reason why she's in the U.S. is to be closer to her children. Hamzah and Hashim are both in U.S. universities and I get the feeling that Iman and Rayiah are there too.

[Josefine]

5 MAY 2004

Sporting legend Muhammad Ali has been honoured for his efforts to help people in the world's poorest countries. Queen Noor of Jordan was among those who came along to congratulate the former heavyweight champion, after he was presented with the Kahil Gibran Spirit Of Humanity Award at the Arab American Institute.

The 62-year-old, who is well-known for his ability to charm a crowd, performed magic tricks and told the story of his conversion to the Islamic faith. Muhammad was born Cassius Clay, but changed his name after becoming a Muslim. "People in Africa and all over the world started to recognise me as their brother because of my name," he explained.

Since he retired from boxing, the pugilist, who suffers from Parkinson's Syndrome, has dedicated himself to bringing medical relief, food and money to impoverished communities across Africa and Asia. In 2002 he travelled to war-torn Afghanistan as a United Nations Messenger Of Peace.

The annual Kahil Gibran Awards celebrate the people and organisations who have most contributed to humanitarian causes and understanding between Arab and Western cultures. They were established in memory of the renowned Lebanese-American poet of the same name.


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[Lyonnaise]

more photos from the article above....

Yolanda Ali, Muhammad Ali, Her Majesty Queen Noor and James Zogby stand on the stage at the 2004 Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards, sponsored by the Arab American Institute on May 4, 2004 in Washington.
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Her Majesty Queen Noor speaks on stage at the 2004 Kahlil Gibran Spirt of Humanity Awards, sponsored by the Arab American Institute on May 4, 2004 in Washington, DC. The award honors individuals, corporations and communities that demonstrate a commitment to humanitarian values and cultural understanding.
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Rock the Vote's Jehmu Greene (L) speaks with Her Majesty Queen Noor
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Her Majesty Queen Noor walks on stage
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Her Majesty Queen Noor (L) and District Attorney Jeanine Pirro
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Her Majesty Queen Noor
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[synthia]

Thanks, for posting those news about Queen Noor. We won’t get them in Jordanian press. I’m glad to hear that she is still active.

[Bubbette]

Do you like that caftan? It looks a little like a bathrobe to me.

[maryshawn]

OK, I read Queen Noor sold their London estate near Windsor for 40 million pounds. As this piece of property had been part of the Queen's estate and either had been gifted or loaned, can she do this? I would think the Queen would not care for it.

Has anyone else heard about this?

Mary Shawn

[kelly9480]

You can sell the house that sits on the land without selling the land itself. If the land is part of the Crown Estates, then that's probably what happened here.

[oliver]

A recent Hello magazine article shows her in her home in Knightsbridge. Why does she have a home base in England???? Are any of her children still attending Sandhurst????

[wymanda]

Originally posted by oliver@May 7th, 2004 - 11:45 am
A recent Hello magazine article shows her in her home in Knightsbridge. Why does she have a home base in England???? Are any of her children still attending Sandhurst????

I understand that King Hussein has had the home in question for many years, certainly before he married Noor. I suppose it made a central base for European visits and was utilised more when the children were at school. Perhaps this is why it is being sold now since it is not being used as much.

[maryshawn]

In the Yahoo forum, they were talking about the fact that this year only KA and his family and Hussein's siblings visited KH's grave for prayers. Prince Ali did not join them on the 7th but did visit his mother's grave on the 9th, the date of her death. I thought Queen Noor ALWAYS visited KH's grave and this seemed odd..... Is she just determined to leave all those memories and Jordan in the past or was their a practical reason which kept Noor and all her kids away? Just thought it was interesting.

[papillon]

Originally posted by maryshawn@May 15th, 2004 - 11:26 pm
I thought  Queen Noor ALWAYS visited KH's grave and this seemed odd.....  Is she just determined to leave all those memories and Jordan in the past or was their a practical reason which kept Noor and all her kids away?  Just thought it was interesting.

QN has returned to Jordan all the prior years for his anniversary. Did she really miss this year? If so, I'm surprised, too, especially since it was the fifth anniversary. I would've thought that would be a milestone.

Even if she missed a year, I don't think QN is trying to push down her history. I'm sure she commemorated the day somehow, in her own, probably private, way. Even though some of the other members of the JRF don't treat her well, she never speaks ill of them or of the Jordanian people. I believe her to be a very loyal person.

[tipper]

Ali was in Jordan and did not visit his father's grave, Hamzah did come back to Jordan for a few days, but a few days later , last Feb, he and his wife did attend something, I think that's very odd.

[almahboubah]

Just because she wasn't seen on tv visiting her husbands' tomb that day doesn't necessarily mean she wasn't there. Maybe the cameras simply weren't there at the time...or...the media decided to focus on KA and his nuclear family...

[nicky81]

they say in the jordan newspapers that she was sick thats why she didnt came and also her children..you can check the ewspapers on 7 feb or 8 feb alrai newspaper............ B)