Today, the world celebrates a significant milestone as King Fuad II of Egypt marks his 70th birthday. Born on January 16, 1952, in Cairo, Fuad was the first and only child of King Farouk of Egypt and his second wife, Queen Narriman. His early life was marked by turmoil, as his father abdicated the throne in favor of his six-month-old son, only to be deposed and the monarchy abolished just a year later. This tumultuous beginning would shape the life of the young prince, who would later go on to lead a life of quiet dignity and family devotion.
As King Fuad II celebrates this major life milestone, he is surrounded by his loving family, including his daughter, Princess Fawzia-Latifa, and her husband, Sylvain Jean-Baptiste Alexandre Renaudeau, with whom she has two children. His own marriage to Queen Fadila has produced three children, and his close relationships with royal families across Europe and the Middle East are a testament to his enduring connections to the world of royalty. As we honor the life and legacy of King Fuad II, we are reminded of the resilience and adaptability that have defined his remarkable journey.
Today, HM King Fuad II of Egypt celebrates his seventieth birthday!
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| The infant prince in the Cairo's Abdeen Palace. |
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| King Farouk and Queen Narriman of Egypt with their son Prince Fuad. |
Born on 16 January 1952 at Cairo, Prince Ahmad Fuad of Egypt was the first and only child of King Farouk of Egypt (1920-1965) and his second wife Queen Narriman (1933-2005; née Sadiq), who had married in 1951. From his father's first marriage to Queen Farida (1921-1988; née Safinaz Zulficar), the little prince had three older sisters: Princess Ferial (1938-2009), Princess Fawzia (1940-2005), and Princess Fadia (1943-2002). The three sisters and their younger brother remained very close to one another.
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| Queen Narriman and King Farouk of Egypt with their son King Fuad II while in exile at Capri, 1953. |
Following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, King Farouk abdicated on 26 July in favour of his six month old son, who became King Fuad II of Egypt. Fuad was never crowned, and he left with his parents and sisters for exile in Europe. A regency was established and headed by Prince Muhammad Abdel Moneim. Owing to the political situation in the country, the infant king's reign was to be very brief. On 18 June 1953, King Fuad II was deposed, the monarchy was abolished, and Egypt became a republic. The marriage of Fuad's parents had deteriorated rather quickly; King Farouk and Queen Narriman divorced in 1954. One of the conditions of the divorce, which was sought by the queen, was that she would have to give up custody of her son. This proved a great source of pain to Narriman, who returned to Egypt. In 1954, Queen Narriman married Dr. Adham al-Nakib, who had been King Farouk's personal doctor. The couple had one son, Akram, and divorced in 1961. King Farouk died in 1965 at the age of forty-five, having never remarried.
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| The religious wedding of King Fuad II of Egypt, 1977. |
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| King Fuad with his son Prince Muhammed Ali, 1979. |
On 16 April 1976 at Paris, King Fuad II of Egypt civilly married Dominique-France Loeb-Picard (b.1948; upon her conversion to Islam she adopted the name Fadila), the daughter of David-Robert Loeb and Paule-Madeleine Picard. The couple were religiously married at Monte Carlo on 5 October 1977 in the presence of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco. King Fuad and Queen Fadila had three children: Prince Muhammad Ali (b.1979; married Princess Noal Zaher of Afghanistan), Princess Fawzia-Latifa (b.1982; married Sylvain Jean-Baptiste Alexandre Renaudeau), and Prince Fakhruddin (b.1987). Fuad and Fadila's marriage had faltered by the mid-1990s; the couple separated in 2002. King Fuad filed for divorce in 2006 and Fadila appealed his petition. The couple were finally granted a divorce in 2008.
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| King Fuad with his daughter-in-law Princess Noal Zaher and his son Prince Muhammed Ali on the occasion of their wedding, 2013.
Photo (c) Fouad II, Official Site. |
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| King Fuad with his two eldest children, their spouses, and his grandchildren, 2021.
Photo (c) Fouad II, Official Site. |
The last King of Egypt lives in Switzerland. King Fuad has four grandchildren. In 2013, the king's eldest son Prince Muhammed Ali, Prince of the Sa'id, married Princess Noal Zaher Shah of Afghanistan, the daughter of Prince Muhammed Daoud Khan and Princess Fatima Begum. Prince Muhammed Ali and Princess Noal Zaher have two children, twins: Prince Fouad Zaher Hassan and Princess Farah-Noor of Egypt (b.2017). In 2019, the king's daughter Princess Fawzia-Latifa married Sylvain Jean-Baptiste Alexandre Renaudeau; the couple have two children, a son Naël Renaudeau (b.2019), and a daughter, Dounia Renaudeau (b.2021). King Fuad is a close family friend to the Albanian Royal House and the Russian Imperial House, among others.
Our congratulations to His Majesty on his birthday!
As we conclude our tribute to **King Fuad II of Egypt** on his 70th birthday, we are reminded of the remarkable life and legacy of this esteemed monarch. From his early days as the infant prince of Egypt to his later years as a devoted family man, King Fuad has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to his heritage and the people he has served. His story is a testament to the enduring power of family, tradition, and resilience in the face of adversity. We are honored to have shared this journey with him and to have celebrated his life in this special way.
As we bid farewell to this article, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to **King Fuad II of Egypt** on this momentous occasion. May his future be filled with joy, love, and continued success. We hope that this article has provided a meaningful glimpse into the life of this remarkable individual and has inspired our readers to learn more about the rich history and culture of Egypt. We are grateful for the opportunity to share this story and to be a part of the celebration of King Fuad's life. We wish him a happy 70th birthday and look forward to continuing to follow his journey in the years to come.
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