THREAD: Although we are a BRF account, we wanted to highlight some of female African Royalty of those you may not know about. Read below ⬇️
Fawiza Faud was not only Princess of Egypt, but later the Queen of Iran. The marriage to her husband united Sunni and Shia muslim houses. Like Queen Elizabeth, she was photographed by Cecil Beaton. She led the Association for the Protection of Pregnant Women and Children in Iran.
Queen Sylvia Nagginda of Buganda Kingdom, Uganda. The founder of the Nnabagereka Foundation which focuses on the nurturing of young girls & women's issues. Helped found African Queens and Women Cultural Leaders Network supported by the UN & over 40 African Queens.
Princess Esther of Burundi. She became the first black French model. Her charitable foundation supports the vulnerable communities in Burundi. "And people think to be a princess or prince, that it's about money. But nobody talks about duty, education, or leading by example."
Empress Consort Julia Tutu of Ashnti, Ghana. Julia has a Masters in International Humanitarian Law. Her work mainly centres around the promotion of the welfare of children in Ghana.
Queen Mother Best Kemigisa of the Toro Kingdom. Mother of King Oyo. Queen Best is also a founder of African Queens and Women Cultural Leaders Network. She organises events in various parts of Africa to education, entertain and empower people, these events promote local culture.
Princess Royal(Batebe) Elizabeth of Toro, Uganda. Not only a model, but the first black female student at Cambridge University, first female lawyer in Uganda & an Ambassador to Uganda.
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