Category Archives: Jordanian Royals
← Older postsQueen Noor Visits Azerbaijan
Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, the widow of the King Hussein, visited Azerbaijan on 6th May, 2013 to participate in the First South Caucasus Forum. The Queen attended an official reception hosted by the President of Azerbaijan in honor of the participants of the Forum. She was also received by the Azerbaijani President, Ilham Aliyev, at the Presidential Palace in Baku. During the meeting they noted the significance of … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Audience, Azerbaijan, Bilateral Relations, Humanitarian Efforts, President Aliyev, Queen Noor, Women's Rights, Working Visit | Leave a commentPrincess Iman bin Al Hussein Celebrates her 30th Birthday
Princess Iman bint Al Hussein celebrates today her 30th birthday. Princess Iman was born on April 24, 1983 at 3.30h in the King Hussein Medical Centre in Amman. She is the third children of the late King Hussein I of Jordan and his fourth wife, Queen Noor. Princess Iman has two brothers, Prince Hamzah and Prince Hashim and one sister, Princess Raiyah. Princess Iman received her elementary education in Amman … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Biography, Birthday, Princess Iman bint al Hussein | 4 CommentsJordan’s King, the Emir of Qatar & UAE’s Crown Prince To Visit The United States
It is a busy month for the President of the United States Barack Obama as he is scheduled to meet with a number of Middle Eastern leaders. On April 16, General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will meet with President Obama according to the White House press secretary’s official statement which said, “The President looks forward to discussing with the Crown Prince the strong … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals, Qatar Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Abdullah II, Abu Dhabi, Audience, Bilateral Relations, President Obama, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, United States of America, Working Visit | 1 CommentPrincess Iman Weds Zaid Mirza
The Royal Court in Jordan announced on Friday the marriage of HRH Princess Iman bint Al Hussein to her fiance, Mr Zaid Azmi Mirza. The couple, who got engaged last December, tied the knot in a private ceremony (Nikah) held at the Bab Al-Salam Palace in Amman. It was followed by a wedding reception which was attended by King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, the bride’s mother Queen Noor, along … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Princess Iman bint al Hussein, Wedding, Zaid Mirza | Leave a commentPrincess Haya’s Life Inspires New Novel
The Princess and the Foal by author Stacy Gregg is based on Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein’s life story. The novel is about the Princess losing her mother in a helicopter crash when she was only three years old. Her father, the late King Hussein of Jordan, gives her an orphaned foal for her sixth birthday. Publishing director Rachel Denwood said: “We’re delighted to be publishing The Princess and the … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Books, Dubai, Princess Haya | 1 CommentQueen Rania’s Printed Outfits On Visit To Turkey
When the visit of His Majesty King Abdullah II and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan to Turkey was announced, one couldn’t have guessed that Her Majesty would step out in only printed looks. Arriving at the Presidential Palace in Ankara at the start of the trip, Queen Rania choose a Dolce & Gabbana black printed dress see here. The dress was matched with a white long jacket … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Fashion, Official Visit, Queen Rania, Turkey | Leave a commentKing Abdullah & Queen Rania To Visit Turkey
His Majesty King Abdullah II and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan are to start a two day official visit to Turkey. Talks with President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be held. King Abdullah II will meet Cemil Cicek who is the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. The visit will also include a meeting with the Jordanian-Turkish business community which is … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Abdullah II, President Gül, Queen Rania, Turkey, Working Visit | Leave a commentCharles and Camilla to visit Jordan, Qatar and Oman
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will pay official visits to Jordan, Qatar and Oman from March 11 to March 19, 2013. According to the Clarence House’s press release, “the tour will help to strengthen the United Kingdom’s bilateral relations with key partners in the region, relations which are underpinned by the close personal friendships that exist between Their Royal Highnesses and the Royal Families in each … Continue reading
Posted in British Royals, Jordanian Royals, Oman Royals, Qatar Royals | Tagged Bilateral Relations, Official Visit, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Prince of Wales | 2 CommentsJordan’s King Opens New Parliament Session
King Abdullah II of Jordan delivered yesterday his speech from the throne opening the 17th non-ordinary session of the Jordanian parliament. The King addressed the newly-elected lower house members and urged them to shoulder their responsibility towards the success of this historic transformation towards parliamentary government and its development. Upon his arrival to the parliament, the King was welcomed by the prime minister and senior officials. The ceremony was attended … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Abdullah II, Parliament, Queen Rania | Leave a commentJordan’s Queen Visits Elderly Home-Care Center
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah paid a visit to the elderly home care center at Al Asirra Al Bayda’a Society. During the visit, Queen Rania met with volunteers from the Jordan Volunteers group who provide psychological, social and medical services to the elderly. A short meeting was held at the center where she was briefed on the society. Queen Rania thanked all the volunteers for their hard work and … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Queen Rania | Leave a commentFather And Son Celebrate Joint Birthday
It’s a double celebration for His Majesty King Abdullah II and his son Prince Hashem as they celebrate today their birthdays. Born on January 30, 1962, King Abdullah turns 51 years old. His son, Prince Hashem turns 8 years old. He was born January 30, 2005 and is the youngest of four children and second son to King Abdullah and Queen Rania. King Abdullah is married to Queen Rania and … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Abdullah II, Birthday, Princes Hashem | 3 Comments40th Wedding Anniversary of King Hussein and Queen Alia
Today marks the 40th anniversary of King Hussein of Jordan’s wedding to Alia Toukan. The wedding was a surprise to the people, because the Royal Court didn’t make an official announcement of the engagement. In addition to that, King Hussein had only gotten divorced from his second wife, the English born Princess Muna, a few weeks earlier. Alia Toukan was the daughter of a Jordanian diplomat, Baha Uddin Toukan, and … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Royals, Jordanian Royals | Tagged King Hussein, Queen Alia, Wedding Anniversary | Leave a commentPrincess Iman of Jordan Engaged to Zaid Mirza
The Royal Hashemite Court announced on Thursday the engagement of Princess Iman bint al Hussein of Jordan to Mr Zaid Azmi Mirza. According to the official statement, the Fatiha ceremony was held in presence of King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and Queen Noor, and took place at Bab Al-Salam Palace, the residence of the Princess’s parents, the late King Hussein and Queen Noor. It was attended by Hashemite royal family … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Engagement, Princess Iman bint al Hussein, Zaid Mirza | 4 CommentsBaby Girl for Prince Hamzah & Princess Basmah
His Royal Highness Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein of Jordan and his second wife, Princess Basmah, welcomed this past Saturday a baby girl, named Zein. The newly-born Princess shares her name with her aunt, Princess Zein bint Al Hussein, and her late great-grandmother, Queen Zein Al Sharaf of Jordan. She has an elder half-sister, Princess Haya, from her father’s first marriage to Princess Noor bint Asem. Prince Hamzah, 32, is … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Birth, Prince Hamzah, Princess Basma Al Hamzah, Princess Zein bint Hamzah | 1 CommentQueen Rania Visits the King Hussein Cancer Center
Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan paid a visit yesterday afternoon to the pediatric department of the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) in Amman. During the visit, Queen Rania joined Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the KHCF, and Princess Dina Mired, Director General of KHCF, along with the center staff and patients in distribute gifts to young patients receiving treatment. The gift distribution ceremony is an annual tradition at King Hussein … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Cancer, Health, Hospital, Princess Dina, Princess Ghida, Queen Rania | 3 CommentsQueen Rania is Patron of Global Thinkers Forum 2012
Global Thinkers Forum 2012 ‘GTF 2012′ has announced that Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah has become a patron for the Global Thinkers Forum 2012. The event will celebrate leading female thinkers and innovators between October 6 – 8, 2012 in Amman. Founder and Director GTF 2012 Elizabeth Filippouli said, “As a passionate and internationally acclaimed advocate for young people, education, communities and peace, Her Majesty is the perfect voice … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Patronage, Queen Rania | Leave a commentPrincess Haya Named Goodwill Ambassador for OIE
Princess Haya bint Al Hussein has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Princess Haya’s role is to raise worldwide awareness of the World Organisation for Animal Health’s missions and activities. She said, “The OIE’s role in establishing the standards and approach taken to improve animal health globally is crucial, and especially at a time when the world faces the challenges of climate … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals, UAE Royals | Tagged Animals, Dubai, Patronage, Princess Haya | 2 CommentsJordan’s King & Queen Travel To The United States & Peru
His Majesty King Abdullah II and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah left for a working visit to the United States and Peru on Friday. During the visit to the Unites States, King Abdullah is scheduled to deliver a speech at the 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He is also scheduled to meet a few world leaders and heads of participating delegations attending the … Continue reading
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Abdullah II, Clinton Global Initiative, Peru, Prince Ali, Queen Rania, United Nations, United States of America, Working Visit | Leave a commentQueen Noor Celebrates Atlantic College’s 50th Anniversary
The President of United World Colleges, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, visited on Wednesday the St Donat’s Castle School in Wales. The visit was to celebrate the castle’s 50th anniversary as a location for an international college. Queen Noor had the opportunity to meet with students and alumni, and she helped to bury a time capsule containing students’ stories on Wales’ effect on their world.
Posted in Jordanian Royals | Tagged Education, Queen Noor, Wales | 2 CommentsBahraini Monarch Visits Jordan
Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Issa Al Khalifa paid a two-day visit to Jordan last Monday, where he met with HM King Abdullah II of Jordan. After the official welcoming ceremony at Marka Military Airport, the two leaders moved to the Royal Hashemite Court and held talks discussing the deep ties between their Kingdoms and the situation in the region. According to Petra News Agency, the leaders’ talks were followed by … Continue reading
Posted in Bahrain Royals, Jordanian Royals | Tagged Abdullah II, Bilateral Relations, King Hamad, Official Visit | 1 Comment


