#VantageThisWeek: Did Assad's Wife File for Divorce? The Story of Asma al-Assad Asma al-Assad's has gone from her privileged London roots to her controversial role as Syria's First Lady. Once hailed as a beacon of hope and modernity, she became a divisive figure during Syria's darkest days. With her husband Bashar al-Assad now ousted and rumours of divorce swirling, Asma reportedly seeks to return to the UK — but at what cost? Is she a victim of circumstance or a key player in Syria's turmoil? P

On December 17, 2002, Queen Elizabeth II formally received Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma at Buckingham Palace during their controversial state visit to London, a rare Western honor that sparked protests over Syria's human rights record. #syrian #syria #assad #middleeast #london #royal #queen #elizabeth #uk #england🇬🇧 #ad #tophistoric #unitedkingdom #damas | Historic Moments