Behind the Veil: My Cousin, My Crown Prince

Sara, the hidden queen behind Saudi Arabia's crown prince - what a fascinating little arrangement. Born into royalty herself, Princess Sara isn't just Mohammed bin Salman's wife; she's his damn cousin too! Talk about keeping power in the family. Since 2008, she's been busy popping out heirs - five kids already! Not bad for someone who barely shows her face in public.

It's almost laughable how people praise MBS for being "faithful" with just one wife when Saudi law lets him have four. What restraint, right? More likely he's just smart enough to avoid the diplomatic headaches of multiple royal wives while he's busy courting Western investors and rebranding his image.

I've always wondered about these royal arrangements. The princess stays hidden away like some precious commodity. Is it really about "protecting family privacy" or just another form of control? These Saudi royals live in a different universe - private jets, island vacations, unlimited wealth - while preaching moral virtue to their citizens.

The cousin marriage thing is particularly troubling. The genetic implications are well-documented, but tradition trumps science in these circles. The royal bloodlines must remain "pure," consequences be damned.

What's truly ironic is how this relationship exists in complete contrast to the modernization MBS claims to champion. He wants to appear progressive to the world, yet maintains these deeply traditional family structures behind closed doors.

The royal family doesn't want us seeing too much of Sara. Better to keep the focus on the prince's "Vision 2030" than on the contradictions in his personal life. I suspect Sara knows her role perfectly - produce heirs, stay quiet, and don't cause trouble. The perfect royal wife in a system that remains fundamentally unchanged despite all the PR.