Independence Day: 2005-2008

[mandyy]

Jordan's King Abdullah (C) reviews a Bedouin honour guard upon his arrival at a ceremony to celebrate the 59th anniversary of the independence of Jordan from Britain May 25, 2005 in Amman, Jordan.

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[Humera]

Jordan celebrates Independence Day

AMMAN — Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania attended a ceremony marking the Kingdom's 59th Independence Day on Wednesday.

The country won its full independence on May 25, 1946 following the end of the British mandate.

Several Royal family members, diplomats, ministers, senior officials and army officers attended yesterday's ceremony, hosted by Prime Minister Adnan Badran and his wife at the Palace of Culture.

In his address at the ceremony, Badran emphasised that citizens were the target of development programmes, saying the government would always embrace dialogue as its primary approach to resolving issues.

The premier also called for activating a true partnership with society to tap into Jordan's full potential, making the country and its citizens role models for others to follow.

“The type of reform we are seeking will preserve the national and cultural identity of the country and entrench pluralism, equality and respect for the law,” Badran told the guests.

He reiterated the government's support for the Steering Committee for the National Agenda, which is tasked with setting guidelines for the Kingdom's development for the next 10 years. It groups a former prime minister, incumbent and former ministers, leading MPs, politicians, academics and businesspeople.

The premier said the government would follow and build on the efforts of the previous government, in line with King Abdullah's directives and the national interest.

Addressing the audience yesterday, Senate President Zeid Rifai reviewed landmarks in the Kingdom's progress since independence.

Acting Lower House Speaker Mamdouh Abbadi addressed the King in his speech, saying MPs were “delighted” by the King's recent statements, in which he said dissolving Parliament was “out of the question.”

The King told the London-based Arabic daily Al Hayat, that dissolving Parliament would not “solve the present crisis between deputies and the government.”

The Monarch was referring to a petition signed by 48 MPs, objecting to the government's formation, particularly its economic team, and threatening to withhold the vote of confidence.

“I respect the position of the House and value the wisdom and stand of the prime minister [Adnan Badran],” the King told Al Hayat Editor-in-Chief Ghassan Sharbel earlier this month.

“The government and Parliament should deal with any problem through dialogue and democratic means. Our democracy absorbs all opinions.”

The King's statements, Abbadi said, indicate his support for the Parliament and should enhance the relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government.

Focusing on the reforms under way in the Kingdom, the deputy said such change was an “inherent need in the community,” which is always developing, but that the nation's religious and national constants should be left intact.

Meanwhile, King Abdullah received cables of good wishes from several Arab and foreign heads of state on the occasion.

Thursday, May 26, 2005

[Reina]

What Rania is wearing totally not appropiate. WHy does she have to have those slits and show her arms. Not appropo.

[cute_girl]

whats that she's wearing?are those the sleeves of the blouse or she's wearing a jacket over it?

[eman]

:o hier cétait le jour dE LANNIVERSSAIRE DE LIND2PENDANCE

[elizahawthorne]

Was it just QR and KA at independence day celebrations?

-Eliza

[Reina]

If so how boring. I also think PMuna and Aisha. Faisal and Alia were there

Originally Posted by elizahawthorne

Was it just QR and KA at independence day celebrations?

-Eliza

[nilah]

Several royal famly members attended the ceremony for example :KA ,QR ,the Jordanian Prime Minister adnan Badran and his wife , P.Muna, P. Faisal, P.Alia.

Some pictures about the ceremony on Wednesday .

[Little_star]

King Addresses Nation on Independence Day

Amman, May 25 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II said that Independence is a continual state of giving, building and self-reliance to enhance independence and build a future fit for the free people of Jordan, those with resolve and strong will.

http://www.petra.gov.jo/nepras/2006/May/25/10.htm

Pictures:

[Little_star]

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Rania looks lovely, I particularly like the crushed silk "dress", for want of a better word, underneath her coat.

The belt is the same one she wore during her recent visit to the US at the Mosaic Foundation dinner and the bad looks like the one she used at the pre-wedding dinner for Felipe and Letizia.

[fanletizia]

Images from getty

[asturiana]

Beautiful Queen! Thanks for the pictures :)...

[Nad25]

I also agree the Queen looks beautiful and the color green suits her a lot.

[micas]

Wonderful pics...thanks a lot. I love see Rania in tradicional dress, she stay wonderful. And is amaizing see that Rania anda the Kings still in love, i belive that is very clary in the photos.

[Claudia Lisa Remy]

Originally Posted by micas

Wonderful pics...thanks a lot. I love see Rania in tradicional dress, she stay wonderful. And is amaizing see that Rania anda the Kings still in love, i belive that is very clary in the photos.

I was thinking the exact same thing when i was viewing the photos. The way the King has such a great smile on his face when he is looking at his wife and vice versa. Its nice to know that you don't have to hold back your emotion because you are Queen and KIng. One reason why I like this couple so much. They are just like like any married couples and thay are so grounded. Its nice to see the Queen wearing traditional dress. Would like to see the Queen wear more of it. :)

[lil Monkey]

Originally Posted by Claudia Lisa Remy

I was thinking the exact same thing when i was viewing the photos. The way the King has such a great smile on his face when he is looking at his wife and vice versa. Its nice to know that you don't have to hold back your emotion because you are Queen and KIng. One reason why I like this couple so much. They are just like like any married couples and thay are so grounded. Its nice to see the Queen wearing traditional dress. Would like to see the Queen wear more of it. :)

But what the queen was wearing isn't a Jordanian traditional dress,although I agree it looks nice.

[lizz70]

I especially like the Arabic calligraphy embroidered on the dress - very pretty and feminine outfit.

[Monalisa]

Originally Posted by lil Monkey

But what the queen was wearing isn't a Jordanian traditional dress,although I agree it looks nice.

I also don't think it's a jordanian traditional dress(they are generally made on one piece),Lil you are jordanian and you can double check


The cut(two pieces layers,slits,embroidry...) looks more like the moroccan caftans,i agree,the arabic calligraphy was a good idea from the designer...

[mandyy]

#1-2: Polfoto
#3: Reuters

#2: Jordanian Prime Minister, Marouf Al- Bakhit, right, King Abdullah II of Jordan, second right, Queen Rania, center, Prince Faisal, second left, and Prince Hamza, left, attend the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Jordan's independence from Britain in Amman, Jordan, Thursday, May 25, 2006. King Abdullah marked his nation's 60th independence with a pledge to continue supporting Palestinians until they achieve statehood.