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*She was awarded the [[Royal Order of the Drum]] by [[King Kigeli V of Rwanda]]. |
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Revision as of 23:04, 10 April 2010
Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Yasmine Pahlavi | |
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File:Princess Yasmine2.jpeg | |
Reign | 12 June 1986 - present |
Predecessor | Farah Pahlavi |
Successor | Monarchy exiled; Islamic Republic of Iran declared |
Spouse | Reza Pahlavi |
Issue | HIH Princess Noor HIH Princess Iman HIH Princess Farah Pahlavi |
House | Pahlavi |
Father | Abdullah Amini |
Mother | Forough Etemadi |
Religion | Shi'ite Muslim |
Crown Princess Yasmine Pahlavi (born Amini, 26 June 1968) is the wife of Reza Pahlavi, born crown prince to the throne of Iran.
If not for the Islamic revolution in Iran, she would be Shahbanou (Empress) and would be styled Her Imperial Majesty. However, she does not use nor has claimed this style or title.
Biography
Yasmine Etemad Amini was born in Tehran, Iran on July 26, 1968. Her family left Iran in the late 1970's in response to the turmoil that plagued the country. Her early years were spent in California in the United States. with her parents.
In 1986 she met Prince Reza Pahlavi. Following a brief courtship, they were married on June 12, 1986. Despite the many responsibilities of her new role, Princess Yasmine continued her education, receiving a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in political science from George Washington University in Washington DC. Consequently, she received her doctorate in jurisprudence (JD) from George Washington University and was admitted to the Bar in 1998.
Princess Yasmine's professional career culminated in a position as an attorney at The Children's Law Center, where she worked for ten years representing the interests of at-risk youth.[1] The Law Center is recognized for its important work in protecting some of the most vulnerable members of society.
She is the Founder and one of the Directors of the Foundation for the Children of Iran.[2] Started in 1991, the Foundation's mission is to marshal the considerable resources and goodwill of the Iranian diaspora coupled with remarkable expertise and generosity of the American medical community to treat Iranian children suffering from complex medical conditions. Organized under the 501(c)(3) rules of Internal Revenue Service, the Foundation has faithfully fulfilled its mission to restore the health and quality of life for scores of Iranian children regardless of race, religion, or political affiliations.
Princess Yasmine Pahlavi lives in the United States with her husband Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and their three daughters, Princess Noor Pahlavi, born on April 3, 1992 and Princess Iman Pahlavi born on September 12, 1993 and Princess Farah Pahlavi, born on January 17th, 2004.
Marriage & Children
Yasmine married Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi on June 12, 1986, and the couple have three daughters:
- HIH Princess Noor, born April 3, 1992
- HIH Princess Iman, born September 12, 1993
- HIH Princess Farah, born January 17, 2004
The family currently lives in exile in the United States.
Politics
Yasmine Pahlavi has been a vocal supporter of the democracy movement in Iran, appearing at several pro-democracy rallies occurring after the 2009 election upheaval in Iran.[3][4]
Honors
- She was awarded the Royal Order of the Drum by King Kigeli V of Rwanda.
See Also
- Yasmine Pahlavi speech (part I), April 2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiBmr-tiwCs
- Yasmine Pahlavi speech (part II), April 2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRXeUoKtpa4
- Yasmine Pahlavi dar tazahorat Washington D.C.: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDIiKLV7A4c
- Yasmine Pahlavi interview, July 9, 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dOw70XezzA
- The Foundation for the Children of Iran official website: http://www.childrenofiran.org
- The Official Site of Reza Pahlavi: http://www.RezaPahlavi.net
Footnotes
- Pahlavi dynasty
- 1968 births
- Living people
- Iranian royalty
- Iranian immigrants to the United States
- Naturalized citizens of the United States
- Washington, D.C. lawyers
- American people of Middle Eastern descent
- American people of Iranian descent
- Iranian exiles
- George Washington University Law School alumni
- Middle Eastern royalty stubs
- Iranian people stubs