Princess Haya of Jordan recently made her first public appearance since her high-profile divorce from Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. She attended the Chepstow Summer International horseback riding event in the UK alongside her 17-year-old daughter, Sheikha Jalila, where they presented a trophy to the winning rider, Jessica Burke. This marks a rare public outing for the princess and her daughter since Princess Haya fled Dubai in 2019 with her two children, seeking asylum in the UK amid a contentious legal battle with her former husband.

The divorce was finalized in December 2021 after a prolonged court case, resulting in an unprecedented 650 million euro settlement awarded to Princess Haya by the UK Supreme Court. The court highlighted ongoing security risks to Princess Haya and her children due to threats from Sheikh Mohammed and other sources. Despite these challenges, Princess Haya appears to be moving forward with her life in London, while her daughter Sheikha Jalila is beginning to make more public appearances, showcasing her growing presence and maturity.