Sara bint Mashour Al Saud is the granddaughter of the legendary Arab leader King Abdulaziz who established Saudi Arabia. She is also known as the wife of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the successor to King Salman.
Despite their separation long ago, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia still recognizes Sara as Mohammed’s wife and shows her respect as Her Royal Highness.
Sara bint Mashour Al Saud Bio Details
Full name: Sara bint Mashour bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al-Saud
Gender: Female
Famous as: Saudi Crown Prince’s wife
Year of birth: 1973
Age: 51 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Current residence: London, UK
Nationality: Saudi
Ethnicity: Arab
Religion: Muslim
Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Dark brown
Father: Mohammed bin Salman Al-Saud
Mother: Noura bint Mohammed bin Saud Al-Kabeer
Marital status: Married
Father-in-law: Fahda bint Falah Al-Hithlain
Mother-in-law: Salman bin Abdulaziz
Husband: Mohammed bin Salman
Children: 5 sons
Alma mater: King Saud University (KSA) in Riyadh
Career: Philanthropist
Current job: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ilmi
Early Life
According to reports, Sara bint Mashour Al Saud was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1973. After completing her education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, she went on to attend the prestigious King Saud University in Riyadh.
The Princess is Noura bint Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer and Mohammed bin Salman Al’s daughter. Her father was a member of the House of Saud and the Allegiance Council in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Her mother, Noura, was the great-granddaughter of the late King Faisal, while her father, Mohammed, is the half-brother of King Salman.
In addition to being a member of the royal family, she also had a successful career as a jewelry designer and entrepreneur. Noura established and managed Nuun Jewels, with its headquarters located on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris.
Career
Sara bint Mashour Al Saud established Ilmi, an independent science and technology program aimed at sparking an interest in science and fostering STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) proficiency in KSA.
The name of the organization translates to “My Knowledge” in Arabic and is set to debut in 2025. During an interview with the Saudi Gazette, Her Royal Highness disclosed the main objectives of the initiative. She said:
Ilmi will be a beacon of creativity, learning and accessibility. It will allow all of Saudi Arabia’s young and lifelong learners to realize their potential, further drive advances in the Kingdom, and help shape the future. I hope we will all create ilmi together and inspire and support the next generation.
Sara bint Mashour Al Saud applied for political refuge in the UK in 2007 and it was granted in 2012. She stated that she faced persecution due to a disagreement with her father.
The Princess also disclosed that she received threats for speaking out against corruption. Furthermore, she was reportedly engaged in a lengthy legal dispute with her brother over their deceased mother’s wealth of £325 million.
Personal Life
On April 6, 2008, Mohammed bin Salman married his first cousin, Sara bint Mashour Al Saud. However, they later went their separate ways.
According to the book “Saudi Bodyguard” by Mark Young, Princess Sara suffered from domestic abuse during the early years of her marriage. Mark has experience working for the royal family.
Together, Sara bint Mashour Al Saud and Mohammed have five children, consisting of three sons and two daughters named Prince Salman, Prince Abdulaziz, Prince Mashour, Princess Fahda, and Princess Noura.
Mohammed bin Salman is the eldest son of King Salman and his third spouse, Fahda bint Falah Al Hithlain. He is next in line for the throne of Saudi Arabia.
Despite his authoritative role, Mohammed has implemented various changes to enhance the state, such as advancing women’s rights and limiting the authority of the religious police.
