Bahrain

Head of State: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain

Head of State since: 6th March 1999, Crowned on 14th February 2002.

Predecessor: Sheikh Sir Isa II bin Salman II Al Khalifa, Emir of Bahrain

Heir to the Throne: Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

National Anthem: Bahrainona

Information about the Monarch:

King Hamad was born on 28th January 1968 in Riffa. He married his cousin Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa on October 9th 1968, who he has 4 children with:

Shaikh Salman

Shaikh Abdullah

Shaikh Khalifa

Shaikha Najla

Interesting fact:

The King has a total of 4 wives and 12 children.

Latest News from the Bahrain Monarchy

Websites:

King of Bahrain – http://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=137&language=en-US