# Jewelry theft trial of Jordanian Princess

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jewelry-theft-trial-of-jordanian-princess
> Updated: 2026-10-18T07:13:54.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4.

Princess Firyal Irshaid of Jordan is involved in a legal proceeding at Southwark Crown Court in London regarding the theft of her jewelry collection from her Belgravia residence. The theft is alleged to have occurred in 2020 while the Princess was away due to pandemic restrictions.

The Princess discovered the theft in November 2020 after being alerted by a jeweler that her custom-made engagement ring was featured on an auction catalogue cover. Subsequent investigations revealed other pieces had been sold through Canterbury Auction Galleries, often at prices significantly lower than their actual value.

Prosecutors have charged the Princess’s former housekeeper, Maria Virgelina Taborda Henao, with the thefts, alleging she used her authorized access to the home to steal the items. The prosecution further alleges that the defendant’s nephew, Julian Ramirez, acted as a conduit for selling the stolen property. 

During the trial, evidence was presented indicating that earrings valued at over £28,000 were sold at auction for only £400. The stolen items reportedly include a bespoke sapphire and diamond ring, a ruby ring, and a pair of earrings. Taborda Henao, who had worked for the Princess for 11 years, denies the charges. In her testimony, she stated she had worked as a cleaner for approximately 35 households since moving to Britain in the late 1980s. 

In recent testimony, the Princess stated she left her engagement ring behind when she departed her luxury apartment in haste during the March 2020 lockdowns. Prosecutors further allege that the defendant’s nephew transferred approximately 21,000 euros to the Princess’s account between June 2019 and November 2020 before allegedly fleeing to Colombia while on probation. The trial remains ongoing.

## Claims

- The housekeeper and her nephew are accused of systematically stealing and selling valuable jewelry from the apartment. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The nephew allegedly transferred approximately 21,000 euros to the Princess's bank account between June 2019 and November 2020. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Princess Firyal Irshaid testified at the Southwark Crown Court in London in 2025. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Princess Firyal Irshaid left her engagement ring in her London apartment during a hurried departure in March 2020. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Princess Firyal Irshaid testifies in London jewelry theft case

Princess Firyal Irshaid testified in London regarding the theft of her engagement ring and other jewelry, allegedly stolen by her long-term housekeeper and the housekeeper's nephew.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/princess-firyal-irshaid-testifies-in-london-jewelry-theft-case

### 2026-10-12: Princess Firyal Irshaid alleges jewellery theft by housekeeper

Maria Taborda Henao faces trial at Southwark Crown Court for allegedly stealing jewellery, including a bespoke sapphire ring, from the London home of Jordanian Princess Firyal Irshaid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/princess-firyal-irshaid-alleges-jewellery-theft-by-housekeeper

### 2026-10-10: Princess Ferial Al Rashid testifies in London jewelry theft trial

Princess Ferial Al Rashid of Jordan testified in a London court after discovering her unique engagement ring and other jewelry were stolen and sold through auction houses.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/princess-ferial-al-rashid-testifies-in-london-jewelry-theft-trial

### 2026-10-07: Princess Firyal Irshaid pursues legal action over stolen jewelry

Jordanian Princess Firyal Irshaid is seeking justice in a London court after her former housekeeper allegedly stole her jewelry, including a unique engagement ring, during the 2020 pandemic.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/princess-firyal-irshaid-pursues-legal-action-over-stolen-jewelry

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