I am a princess who can never be queen. This is because in my country only the men and the wind are
completely free. Under the current circumstances, never will a woman be elevated to the highest rank in
our monarchy.
Men are allowed to have four wives and limitless concubines. My mother was the first of my
father’s wives, but she gave birth to only one son, the chief measure of a woman’s respect and status in my
country. My father soon married other women, which was a permanent anguish for my mother.
I was the youngest of my mother’s eleven children—one son and ten daughters.
The saddest moment of my life came when my mother passed away, dying far too young and leaving
her shattered youngest without a mother. My older sisters took over my care. ....and life go on......
Meanwhile, the women of Middle East
whether royal or not, are pushing against two thousand
years of history. Our only hope is to push together. We are reaching out for your help. May God guide your
hand to our hands. If all women come together under the blessings of God, perhaps one day there will be a
queen......