Riyad Ghali was the husband of Princess Fathia the youngest daughter of King Fuad I and Queen Nazli Sabri.

Marriage, Divorce and Death

While in the United States, Riyad Ghali married Princess Fathia in May 1950 against the well of King Farouk I of Egypt. The marriage produced three children:

• Rafiq Ghali (November 29, 1952 – July 12, 1987)
• Raid Ghali (born May 20, 1954)
• Rania Ghali (born April 21, 1956)

Following family and financial problems due to bad investment, the marriage ended on 1973. In 10 December 1976, Riyad Ghali shot and killed his ex-wife and he unsuccessfully tried to commit suicide. He died in prison in 12 July 1982.