A quote circulating online and attributed to a supposed โPrincess Amirah Nasir Khalifa of Saudi Arabiaโ criticizing the International Criminal Courtโs (ICC) jurisdiction over former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is false.
There is no evidence that such a Saudi royal exists or that any Saudi official made the statement.
The claim
Social media posts circulating in mid-December 2025 show an image of a woman identified as Princess Amirah Nasir Khalifa, described as a โPrincess of Saudi Arabia,โ supposedly declaring that the ICCโs assertion of jurisdiction over former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is โillegalโ and โdisgusting.โ
The image bears logos associated with legal institutions and is dated December 15, 2025, giving the impression of an official legal or diplomatic statement.
The facts
There is no verifiable record of a Saudi royal bearing the name Princess Amirah Nasir Khalifa.
A review of official Saudi royal family records, statements from the Saudi government, reputable international media outlets, and ICC press releases and court filingsย shows no mention of such a person or any statement resembling the quote in the viral image.
The name appears only in user-generated content, particularly on Facebook pages and groups supportive of former president Duterte. No independent or authoritative source confirms the identity or existence of the alleged princess.
What is true
The International Criminal Court is indeed pursuing a case against Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his war on drugs.
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Duterteโs legal team has formally challenged the ICCโs jurisdiction, arguing that the Philippinesโ withdrawal from the Rome Statute bars the court from proceeding.
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The ICC, however, has rejected this argument, ruling that it retains jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed while the Philippines was still a member state.
It is also true that the Philippine government has publicly stated that it does not recognize ICC jurisdiction. However, this position comes from Philippine officials, not from Saudi Arabia or any foreign royal figure.
Why this matters
Fabricated quotes attributed to foreign dignitaries are often used to manufacture international support, lend false legitimacy to political narratives, and influence public opinion through authority bias.
In this case, invoking a โSaudi princessโ โ particularly from a country not party to the ICC โ appears designed to give undue weight to claims questioning the courtโs authority.
The verdict
โ FALSE
There is no evidence that a Saudi princess named Amirah Nasir Khalifa exists or made any statement criticizing the ICCโs jurisdiction over Rodrigo Duterte.
The image and quote are misleading and likely fabricated.
How we fact-checked
Daily Sun Chronicle searched international and Saudi government records, reviewed ICC filings and public statements, cross-checked major global news databases, and traced the imageโs circulation to unverified social media sources.
None supported the claim.
Editorโs Note: Readers should verify claims attributed to foreign officials, especially when they appear only on social media.
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