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It’s one of the very few events that Princess Haya is seen wearing a hat and when she does, she usually makes a statement matching her hats with couture. On day one of Royal Ascot, Princess Haya wore a Haute Couture Elie Saab sky blue pleated dress with a matching bolero see here. Princess Haya matched the dress with a navy blue hat, blue heels and a matching clutch. The dress … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Fashion, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Royal Ascot | 1 CommentPrince Zeid Selected As New UN Human Rights Chief
The United Nations General Assembly elected on June 16 Prince Zeid bin Raad Al-Hussein of Jordan as the new High Commissioner for Human Rights. Prince Zeid, who will succeed South African Navi Pillay next September, was nominated for this position by the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, ealier this month. He has previously served as Jordan’s ambassador to the United States and Mexico. The prince was also a political affairs … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Ban Ki-Moon, Human Rights, Prince Zeid bin Ra'ad of Iraq, United Nations | Leave a commentAbdullah & Rania of Jordan Attend Daughter’s Graduation
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan celebrated today the graduation of their elder daughter, Princess Iman bint Abdullah, from high school in Amman. The King and Queen proudly ascended the platform and handed over the high school completion diplomas to Princess Iman and her classmates during a lavish ceremony held at the International Academy of Amman (IAA) school campus. The graduation ceremony was also attended by the Princess’s … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Education, Princess Iman bint Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | 1 CommentKing and Queen of Jordan Celebrate Independence Day
On Monday, King Abdullah II of Jordan attended the ceremony to mark the 68th anniversary of the Kingdom’s independence. As in the three previous years, the ceremony took place at Raghadan Palace in Amman. Upon arrival at the site of the celebration, the King was received by Crown Prince Hussein, the Royal Court chief and the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour, Senate President Abdul Raouf … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Independence Day, Prime Minister Ensour of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | 1 CommentSmall Miracles: The Story of the Princess Alia Foundation
Yesterday Princess Alia bint Al Hussein, the eldest daughter of the late King Hussein of Jordan, and Sharifa Sarra Ghazi presented the book Small Miracles, The Story of the Princess Alia Foundation in Amman. Other members of the Royal Family attended the presentation: Prince Asem bin Nayef with his wife, Princess Sanaa, and Princess Iman bint Al Hussein (who collaborates with the Foundation) and her husband, Zaid Mirza. The Foundation … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Animals, Books, Environment, Human Rights, Princess Alia bint Hussein of Jordan, Princess Alia Foundation | 2 CommentsJordanian Royals Recieve Pope Francis
Upon his arrival to the Jordanian capital of Amman, the first step in his Holy Land pilgrimage, His Holiness Pope Francis was welcomed at the airport by Prince Ghazi bin Mohamad, the King’s special envoy and Senior Advisor for Religious and Cultural Affairs, as well as representatives of churches, dozens of journalists and Jordanian citizens. At Al Husseiniyeh Palace, Pope Francis was greeted by 21-gun salute and guards of honour in … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Official Visit, Pope Francis, Prince Ghazi bin Mohammed of Jordan, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Iman bint Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Religion | Leave a commentPrincess Ayah Weds Mohamad Halawani
The Hashemite Royal Family of Jordan gathered on Thursday to celebrate the marriage of Princess Ayah bint Feisal bin Al Hussein and her fiance, Mohamad Halawani. The couple, who were engaged last June, tied the knot in a lavish wedding reception held at Zahran Palace in Amman. According to Petra News Agency, the ceremony was attended by a number of princess and princesses, including the bride’s parents Prince Feisal bin … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Mohammad Halawani, Princess Ayah bint Faisal of Jordan, Wedding | 2 CommentsQueen Rania Launches Edrak Initiative
As part of Her Majesty’s efforts supporting education in the Arab world, Queen Rania of Jordan launched yesterday a non-profit Arabic platform for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) named Edrak. The platform is the first of its kind in the region and aims to provide Arab learners with great access opportunities to many of the online courses taught at leading universities worldwide such as Harvard and MIT. Edrak, which means realization, … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Education, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Rania Foundation, Technology | 1 CommentPrincess Haya Turns 40
Princess Haya bint Al Hussein of Jordan celebrates today her 40th birthday. Princess Haya was born on May 3, 1974 in Amman. She is the daughter of the late King Hussein I (1935-1999) and his third wife, the late Queen Alia (1948-1977). She was named after King Hussein’s aunt. Princess Haya has one brother, Prince Ali, and one sister, Abir Muhaisen, who was adopted when she was one year old. … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Biography, Birthday, Emirate of Dubai, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan | 1 CommentSheikh Mohammed and Princess Haya Celebrate 10th Wedding Anniversary
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, and Princess Haya bint Al Hussein celebrate today their tenth wedding anniversary. The private ceremony took place on April 10th, 2004 at Al Baraka Palace in Amman and was attended only by family members. The bride wore an traditional white and gold embrodered wedding dress and a veil. She wore as accessories a white gold and emerald pendant, earrings and … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Wedding Anniversary | 1 CommentEmir Of Qatar Visits Jordan
Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani paid a one day official visit to Jordan where he met with King Abdullah II on March 30. The Emir was welcomed at at the Marka Airport by His Majesty King Abdullah II and Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein. The two leaders then left for Basman Palace where a lunch took place for the Emir and his delegation. The Emir of Qatar … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, Qatar | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Bilateral Relations, Official Visit, Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani | 1 CommentPrince Mired and Princess Dina Climb Mt Kilimanjaro
On Saturday February 15, 2014, Prince Mired and Princess Dina Mired arrived in Amman after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro (5,896 meters altitude), the highest summit in Africa. It was part of the “From the lowest point to the highest point for cancer” initiative, led by Mostafa Salameh, the first Jordanian to climb the seven highest peaks in the world. The team consisted of twenty-two other members, including Prince Mired, his wife … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Cancer, Patronage, Prince Mired bin Ra'ad of Iraq, Princess Dina Mired of Iraq | Leave a commentFalse Reports On Emergency Landing For King Abdullah II’s Helicopter
The Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan has denied press reports which had spread yesterday regarding an emergency landing for a helicopter carring King Abdullah II of Jordan during his visit to Mexico. The court stated through Petra news agency and on the official twitter accout that there was no emergency landing. The statement also said that the King’s helicopter had changed its direction on Friday due to bad weather conditions … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Mexico, Working Visit | 1 Comment15th Anniversary of King Hussein’s Death
This Friday marks the 15th death anniversary of the late King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan, who passed away on February 7th, 1999. The late Jordanian monarch was born in Amman on November 14th, 1935 as the eldest child of Crown Prince Talal bin Abdullah and Princess Zein Al Sharaf of Jordan (later the King and Queen). He inherited the throne at the age of 16 after the abdication of … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Anniversary, Biography, Death, King Hussein of Jordan | Leave a commentPrincess Anne, Royals Arrive In Sochi For 2014 Winter Olympics
Princess Anne has arrived in Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics. She has been and will be joined by Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, Grand Duke Henri and Prince Félix of Luxembourg, former King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Princess Nora of Liechtenstein and Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan. Prince Hubertus of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, a member of the German House … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The United Kingdom | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Constantine II of Greece, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, International Olympic Committee, Olympic Games, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Prince Félix of Luxembourg, Prince Hubertus of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Princess Nora of Liechtenstein, Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Sochi 2014, The Princess Royal | 1 CommentJordan’s King Starts Working Visit to Mexico & United States
King Abdullah II of Jordan has started a working visit to Mexico upon an invitation by Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. In Mexico, the King will hold talks with the Mexican President as well as political and economic leaders. After his visit to Mexico, King Abdullah will head to the United States where he is scheduled to hold talks with the U.S. President Barack Obama in California. The last stop … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Mexico, President Obama of the United States, President Peña Nieto of Mexico, United States of America, Working Visit | 3 CommentsCrown Prince of Jordan Joins Instagram
Following in the footsteps of his socially active mother, Queen Rania, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan launched his own official page on Instagram last week. The young prince started his updates with several personal photos. Among them, two photos posted on January 30th, marking the birthday of his father, King Abdullah II, and younger brother, Prince Hashem. Prince Hussein born in 1994 as the eldest child of King … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Social Media | Leave a commentJordan’s King & Queen Visit King Hussein Cancer Centre
Accompanied by his wife, Queen Rania, King Abdullah II of Jordan spent part of his birthday, which was marked yesterday, visiting young patients at King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC), in Amman. The royal couple toured the centre’s several divisions including the Intensive Care Unit where Their Majesties checked on the condition of the children being treated there. During the visit, King Abdullah II ordered that the best available health care … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Cancer, Children, Health, Hospital, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | Leave a commentKing Abdullah, Prince Hashem Celebrate Their Birthdays Today
Its not one birthday celebration today but two for King Abdullah II’s family. Today, January 30, both King Abdullah and Prince Hashem share the same birthdays. King Abdullah II bin al-Hussein was born on 30 January 1962 in Jordan. His parents are the late King Hussein and a British mother, Princess Muna al-Hussein. King Abdullah became King of Jordan on February 7, 1999 when his father King Hussein passed away. … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Birthday, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah of Jordan | Leave a commentThird Marriage For Prince Feisal Of Jordan
His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan tied the knot for the third time on Saturday to Jordanian radio presenter, Miss Zina Lubbadeh. Prince Feisal who is 50 years old is the second son of the late King Hussein and younger brother of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. He was married twice previously and has four children from his first marriage to Princess Alia Tabbaa … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Princess Zeina al-Faisal of Jordan | 1 Comment