Princess Zahra attended Le Rosey School in Switzerland and received her undergraduate degree cum laude in Development Studies from Harvard University (AB’94).[1] She also completed a four-month program at Massachusetts General Hospital to enhance her understanding of healthcare systems and the delivery of advanced medical care, and an Executive Finance course at IMD in Lausanne.
Her Highness' personal silk: Green, brown cap and epaulets
She has policy and management responsibility for the Health, Education, and Planning and Building Services Companies of the AKDN and their institutions.[citation needed]
Inauguration plaque of the Aga Khan Health Centre in Aliabad, Hunza, Pakistan.
Princess Zahra and Mark Boyden have two children.[4]
Like her father, Princess Zahra is a fan of thoroughbred racing and has begun racing horses in her own name, the owner-breeder of the Prix Vermeille winner Mandesha.[5] She was invited to ride in the King's procession at Royal Ascot 2023.[6]
Governance & leadership
Princess Zahra, the longest-serving member of AKU’s Board of Trustees, has appointed University’s Pro-Chancellor by the Chancellor His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, to serve and act on his behalf. Her appointment was announced by Chair of the Board of Trustees Zakir Mahmood in the Aga Khan University's convocation ceremony in Pakistan on 26th February 2025, as the University paid tribute to its Founder and first Chancellor, His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. [7] In the year 2003 Princess Zahra was appointed to the AKU's Board of Trustees at the invitation of its Founder, His late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.[2]
Princess Zahra is one the founding trustees of the University of Central Asia (UCA) since 2017 and engaged in the University’s governance and strategic direction.[8]
Princess Zahra became the In-charge of the management team of the Aga Khan Studs, upon the death of her father in February 2025. Princess Zahra Aga Khan has been involved in the Aga Khan Studs since the 1990s and was represented by her first winner, Daralbayda, in 1996.
The titles Prince and Princess are used by the Aga Khans and their children by virtue of their descent from Shah Fath Ali Shah of the Persian Qajar dynasty. The title was officially recognised by the British government in 1938.[12]
Texas:On October 10, 2019, the Roy M. Huffington Award was presented to Princess Zahra by the Asia Society Texas Center. The Award recognizes leaders who have been a major force on the international stage.[13]
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