3. Biodata:
H.R.H. Crown Prince Ahmad Shah, Head of the Royal House of Afghanistan was born at the Arg-i-Shahi, Kabul, 23. September 1934, second and eldest surviving son of H.M. al-Mutawakkil 'ala Allah, Pairaw ud-din-i-Matin-i-Islam, Baba-i-millat-i-Afghan Muhammad Zahir Shah, King of the God granted Kingdom of Afghanistan and its dependencies, by his wife, H.M. Queen Humaira. He was educated at Istiqlal School and College of Military Science, Kabul, Oxford Univ., and Inst. d'études politiques de Paris (IEP), France. Joined Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul. Became Heir Apparent on the death of his elder brother, 26th November 1942. He served as Regent several times during his father's absences abroad. He is an Author and poet settled in Virginia. Hon. Presdt. Afghan Red Crescent Soc. (ARCS). Succeeded on the death of his father as Head of the Royal House of Afghanistan, 27th July 2007.