RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US, Princess Reema bint Bandar, caused a stir on social media after an image of her standing in her new office in Washington D.C. became public, taken in the same office as was occupied by her father, Prince Bandar bin Sultan, 35 years ago. The prince had a similar portrait taken of himself when he was appointed ambassador, and many Twitter and Instagram users reposted the two images side by side. Some commented on how the newly appointed ambassador was “walking in her father’s footsteps” with one adding “like father, like daughter.”  Young Saudis continued to repost the images with messages of good luck, as the ambassador started her new role.  Prominent Saudi writer @husseinshoboksh wrote: “Her father’s daughter … Ambassador Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan.” @HSajwanization tweeted: “Stunning portrait of Princess Reema bint Bandar AlSaud @rbalsaud, Saudi ambassador to the USA in her new office in Washington. Almost 40 years ago, her father, Prince Bandar bin Sultan AlSaud, former Saudi ambassador to the USA, took exactly the same picture.” @Fatimafahad90 tweeted one of Princess Reema’s quotes, alongside her picture: “Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema Bint Bandar: ‘Financial literacy is key to empower women.’” @im_lama_ tweeted: “‘We are not working for anyone outside this nation, we are working for this nation.’ (Princess Reema Bint Bandar)” The princess was sworn in as the Kingdom’s ambassador on April 16, taking the oath in front of King Salman in Riyadh, officially making her Saudi Arabia’s first female ambassador. Some 35 years earlier, her father performed the same oath, holding the prestigious post from 1984-2005. Assuming office on July 4, the 11th Saudi diplomatic representative to Washington has extensive experience with US politics and diplomacy, having lived in the US capital when her father was ambassador.