Recent content by Princess Mahala

Agree with this entirely?. After reading the queen's statement on wanting to usher in change during her life my take on idea of "slimming down" (any) royal families is I don't think is smart for them in terms of longevity and survival. It feels shortsighted and may come back to haunt them...

I agree with this and understand what "act professionally" mean to ordinary persons but if it's seen from their view that's their entire life, not a job; they're born into it or give up their former life marrying in. From the outside of course it sounds "out of touch" and doesn't matter as there...

I saw a clip of this on social media and have been trying to find out what the event was as it really is eerily similar to his father the late king Hussein's return from treatment before his death. Now in the wake of all that's happened with hamzah it is looking like a staged show of support...

Yes agree, that's why this situation has brought up the issue of human rights especially freedom of speech in Jordan. The country is an ally that gets lot of economic support from Western countries built on these principles but who conveniently forget these abuses when praising the king...

I think that's the heart of the issue. It's hard to believe hamzah is dumb enough to think he could become the heir again. I think Hamzah admitted he was speaking about mismanagement in government but not rising against Abdullah, Although some acquaintances of his were caught speaking against...

I don't remember exactly this topic but if you look at it she is only a few years (about 4) older than her oldest stepdaughter. I'm sure that wasn't fun for either of them. Princess Munas kids had her close to care for them, but from interviews and her book it seems something happened with her...

Actually Queen Noor rarely does any tv but when she does it's with serious outlets on humanitarian causes. That was Rania on Oprah, the View, Today show, Harper's Bazaar... ;)

You're right, it is all speculation and the media who've reported on it have turned it into a succession issue when it likely never was. I don't believe there is a succession issue in Jordan. The king named his obvious succsor, his eldest son, and people moved on. Even if they weren't happy with...

There's a new audio recording out in Arabic it's Hamzah very upset talking to army chief Huneiti. Jordan issues gag order as new audio backs prince’s claims

Again, Hamzah's criticizing was more of the government not the king, which I know he is the head of, but he wasn't calling him out directly and he could have. The press, lack of official information and rumors have fueled the fire of Hamzah's allegedly coming after his brother. Even on social...

Guest on DW news is confirmed Hamzah made an Arabic language video as well. The wording is surprisingly trashy but princess Firyal's family have always been the closest cousins to Abdullah and appear completely unconditional to the king. Also lets be real, people, especially family members...

I wouldn't blame Basma for wanting to get out of there. Logically I'm sure they'd take help from anyone so including this story as evidence against Hamzah it's one more way of stacking the cards against him. Right now evidence only points to admitted criticizing the king not a real plot to...

I think this just shows the increasing paranoia of King Abdullah! He was practically a British and Western educated man when he came to power. He was in the military but he's had to fight hard to prove himself and keep his position stable. Part of his success (in keeping the throne) is the...

King Hussein chose his brother Hassan because of the constant assassination attempts and Abdullah was too young at the time. I think he waited too long to remove Hassan because he became so popular and Abdullah was the oldest but hardly knew any Arabic and wasn't prepared, but his purported...

I'm just getting up to speed but wow this is a shocker, like the Haya situation. I saw the video on CNN and am genuinely heartbroken. I have a lot of respect for Queen Noor and her family. Just the opinions of an outsider here: I think as watchers or "fans" of royals we tend not be very...