Sara bint Abdulaziz Al Saud

Sara bint Abdulaziz Al Saud was a member of the House of Saud and was the oldest and one of the most prominent daughters of Ibn Saud, founder of modern Saudi Arabia.

Sara bint Abdulaziz
Born1916
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Died2002
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
SpouseFaisal bin Saad bin Abdulrahman Al Saud
Full name
Sara bint Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud
HouseHouse of Saud
FatherKing Abdulaziz
MotherLajah bint Khalid bin Faisal Al Hithalyn

Early life

Sara was born in Riyadh to King Abdulaziz and Lajah bint Khalid bin Faisal Al Hithlayn.[1]

Personal life

Sara was married to Faisal bin Saad, son of Saad bin Abdul Rahman, full brother of King Abdulaziz. They had 3 sons and 3 daughters together.[2]

Influence

Princess Sara was of high societal influence as she was the oldest of the king's daughters. As a result, she would host weekly family gatherings in her home for the king and her siblings.

References

  1. St. John Philby (1952). Arabian Jubilee. Hale. ISBN 9780404165383.
  2. St. John Philby (1955). Sa'udi Arabia. Ernest Benn Limited.
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