A Princess of the Ruling House
Princess Nimetallah was a daughter of Khedive Tewfik. The palace therefore begins with direct dynastic provenance, unlike private elite palaces that were only later associated with the court.
A Changing Palace Name
The residence became associated with her second husband, Prince Kamal al-Din Hussein, son of Sultan Hussein Kamel. Historical sources consequently identify it under several names, including the palace of Princess Nimetallah and Qasr Kamal al-Din.
Chronology under Review
Published heritage sources differ on whether the palace should be dated around 1900 or to Antonio Lasciac’s 1906 design. The registry preserves the discrepancy until archival evidence is reconciled.
Why It Matters
The palace is a reminder that dynastic residences often change names with marriage, inheritance and institutional reuse. Entity identity therefore cannot depend on one modern label.