Saudi Arabia on Saturday appointed its first female ambassador. She’s a princess who will represent the country to the United States.

Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan is the daughter of Prince Bander Bin Sultan, a former ambassador to the US, where she grew up.

The princess is a graduate of George Washington University.

She had been a member of the Saudi Sports Authority and championed women’s participation in athletics.
She replaces Prince Khalid bin Salman, a son of the king.