The Woman Who Held a Princess

Though largely out of the public eye, Leila’s nurse may have been among the few figures who knew the young princess intimately and witnessed the emotional toll of exile. Leila, known to be delicate and introverted, reportedly suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome and severe depression in her adult life. She also struggled with the loss of her homeland and the pressures of royalty lived at a distance.

For Leila, who passed away tragically at age 31 in 2001, her childhood nurse would have remained a symbol of the innocence and warmth of her early years—before the political chaos, public scrutiny, and internal battles.

July 30, 2025 | 3:45 pm