Abdication of HH The Emir, Sheikh Hamad: June 24, 2013

[Imamonarchist]

Originally Posted by NGalitzine

I wonder if Hamid and Mozah will stay married now that he has abdicated and her son is on the throne and there can be no political motivation to stay together.

Who says Sheikh Hamad and Sheikha Mozah need a political motivation to stay together?

[Ephram]

Qatar's Emir hands power to 33-year-old son - YouTube

Hope to see a lot of pictures from yesterday's Ceremony to Pledge the Allegiance to the new Emir and today's ceremony as well. Even better if there is some sort of coronation or inauguration.

There are some pictures of the Emir and Sheikha Mozah sharing fond memories together.

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/ne...hoto/106283859

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/ne...hoto/106283853

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/ne...hoto/106283849

[Ephram]

http://www.gulf-times.com/qatar/178/...h-sheikh-hamad

[blauerengel]

Originally Posted by NGalitzine

I wonder if Hamid and Mozah will stay married now that he has abdicated and her son is on the throne and there can be no political motivation to stay together.

With all respect,but this is the most ridiculous statement I have read in the whole thread
People who have followed this power-couple know that they have a lot of respect for each other,they were/are doing a lot of great things for their country and they have seven children together.
They may not have a typical romantic marriage,but they have similar ideas and visions for Qatar. They both have their own spheres and roles to play-he is the politician and and Sheikha Mozah the humanitarian who cares most about education, art and children´s welfare.

By the way, people use this twitter hash#tag #ThankyouHamad now that Hamad bin Khalifa has abdicated:
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ThankyouHamad&src=hash

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

that was fast!
i though they should wait untile the end of Ramadan before the announcement,anyway good luck to the new Sheikh.

[NGalitzine]

Will Hamid and Mozah continue to live in Qatar or will they take themselves off into exile in the UK or Switzerland?

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

as far as i know they will remind in Qatar.

[dazzling]

Originally Posted by NGalitzine

Will Hamid and Mozah continue to live in Qatar or will they take themselves off into exile in the UK or Switzerland?

Qatar for sure.
If he was over thrown (which is not the case) then most likely he would go to exile.

[blauerengel]

Article discussing the new & old Emir and the transition of power:
Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Transfers Power To Son

[GraceKellyFan]

I don't know much about Qatar but the new Emir is certainly easy on the eye!

[Al_bina]

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