WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Dubai royal insider breaks silence on escaped princesses | 60 Minutes Australia

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Princess Haya fled to London to escape her husband, Sheikh Mohammed, seeking asylum and filing for divorce amidst a bitter custody battle over their two children, with allegations of mistreatment crucial in the UK High Court hearing. Sheikh Mohammed's diminishing power and negative headlines are leading to more people speaking out against him, while Princess Latifah's escape attempt and evidence are key factors in the ongoing legal battle.

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  • Princess Haya bint Al Hussein fled to London to escape her husband, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, seeking asylum and filing for divorce, highlighting issues of lack of freedom despite luxury in the Dubai royal family.
  • The custody battle in the UK High Court involving Princess Haya, Sheikh Mohammed, and their children is intensified by the attempted escapes of Princesses Latifah and Shamsa, with Latifah's evidence crucial in the legal proceedings, shedding light on the treatment of women in the royal family and the ruler's declining power amidst growing public scrutiny.

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  • Why did Princess Haya flee to London?

    Fear for safety and seeking asylum from husband.

  • What did Marcus Sabri reveal about Dubai royal life?

    Lack of freedom despite luxury.

  • What was Princess Latifah's escape attempt?

    Fleeing by road, boat, and jet ski to India.

  • Why did Princess Shamsa try to escape?

    Seeking freedom but was caught and sent back.

  • What is the significance of Latifah's evidence in custody battle?

    Crucial evidence in Princess Haya's custody battle.

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Summary

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Princess Haya's Escape: Royal Family Secrets Revealed

  • Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, sister of the King of Jordan, was living a glamorous life until recently.
  • She fled to London with her two children to escape her husband, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai.
  • Marcus Sabri, who lived in the Dubai royal palace, sheds light on the lack of freedom despite luxury.
  • Princess Haya is in fear for her life and has taken $56 million with her, seeking asylum and filing for divorce.
  • A bitter custody battle over their two children is set to begin in a British court next week.
  • Princess Latifah, daughter of Sheikh Mohammed, attempted a daring escape but was captured and returned to Dubai.
  • David Haig, a human rights lawyer, believes Latifah's evidence is crucial in the custody battle.
  • Latifah's escape plan involved fleeing by road, boat, and jet ski to India before being captured.
  • Princess Shamsa, another Dubai princess, also tried to escape but was caught and sent back to Dubai.
  • Princess Haya's escape to London raises questions about the treatment of women in the Dubai royal family and Sheikh Mohammed's rule.

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Princesses flee Dubai for freedom and justice.

  • Three princesses, including Shumsa Latifah, have fled Dubai for Germany and London, seeking freedom to come and go as they please, with Latifah's mistreatment allegations crucial in a custody battle in the UK High Court.
  • Sheikh Mohammed is facing a highly publicized custody battle in London against Princess Haya, with growing negative headlines and diminishing power leading to more people speaking out against him, while Latifah's cousin Marcus vows to continue advocating for their safety and reunion.
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