Divorce is often painted as an ending, but for Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, it’s looking more like a spectacular premiere of her life post-split. After her Instagram divorce post that went viral in 2024, it seems that the Dubai princess isn’t just “moving on” in life. Instead, she is reclaiming a version of herself that existed long before the royal titles and the headlines.Sometime back, Sheikha Mahra’s 1.1 million followers on Instagram noticed a subtle but important shift on her social media profile. The handle that once carried the weight of formal royalty was swapped for “@xtianna”. For the casual observer, it’s just a username; but for Mahra, it’s a homecoming. Here’s why she Sheikha Mahra changed her name on social media:
