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The son of the Sultan of Oman is proceeding with his royal wedding, despite the passing of the Pope, and the identity of the bride remains unknown.

Two years after his quiet first marriage, largely shielded from the public eye, Oman’s Crown Prince is once again embracing the journey of love and the quest for an heir. With the sultanate now officially hereditary, the royal family marked a new chapter on April 24 with an announcement of his latest wedding. Shared on social media, the announcement came with a heartfelt poem brimming with well-wishes for Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said. A prominent figure in Oman, he is the son of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said and serves as the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Youth, reflecting his deep commitment to the nation’s cultural and social development. As tradition dictates, however, little is revealed about the bride, the royal consort who steps into the shadows of history alongside her husband.

Prince Theyazin, who was named heir in January 2021, is known for his extensive international education. He attended prestigious institutions in the United Kingdom, earning a degree in political science from the University of Oxford, training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and serving as second secretary at the Omani Embassy’s Private Royal Office in London from 2014 to 2019. Prior to these roles, he held various positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to multiple Omani media reports. Leading up to his appointment as heir, he served as Minister of Culture, Sports, and Youth for a year, stepping down from the role in January 2021.
Very little is known about the bride. The name shared on a wedding invitation circulating on social media is Alia bint Mohammed bin Hilal bin Hamad Al Busaidi, reportedly a descendant of diplomats and governors. The mystery surrounding her is due to the strict observance of Purdah in Oman—a tradition that states the wives of rulers must not be seen by men other than their husbands.His first marriage lasted less than six months. He had an extravagant wedding on November 11, 2021, at the Mazay Hall of Al-Alam Palace in Muscat, Oman’s capital. The bride was his first cousin, Sayyida Meyyan bint Shinab Al Said, daughter of the Sultan’s brother and sister-in-law. However, just six months later, their vows were followed by a swift “I don’t.” The Palace only offered a brief explanation, stating, “They separated in early 2022,” regarding the sudden split.

The Succession Question

Oman, situated on the Arabian Peninsula and bordered by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, is one of the wealthiest and most stable nations in the region. It operates as an absolute monarchy, with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said currently at the helm. He succeeded his cousin, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who passed away at 79 after ruling for over four decades, despite enduring a prolonged illness. Sultan Qaboos had no direct heirs when he died.

A year into his reign, Sultan Haitham implemented a Basic Law that formalized the succession process in Oman. According to this law, the throne is passed to the Sultan’s eldest son, then to that son’s eldest son, and so on. If the eldest son dies before assuming power, the title will pass to his eldest son, even if the deceased has surviving brothers.

A notable moment for Oman’s royal family occurred at the Coronation of King Charles III, where the Crown Prince of Oman was seen alongside the Crown Prince of Norway, Prince Haakon, and the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Fumihito. This event highlighted the ongoing importance of monarchy in Oman, as well as the hereditary succession that has now been legally established.

One year after assuming leadership of the country, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said endorsed a Basic Law that solidified the hereditary succession system in Oman. Under this law, power is transferred “from the Sultan to his eldest son, then to that son’s eldest son, and so on. If the eldest son dies before assuming power, the succession will pass to his eldest son, even if the deceased has surviving brothers.”