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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed, Dubai Ruler and his wife Princess Haya bint Hussein enjoyed a day out with their two children, Sheikha Al Jalila and Sheikkh Zayed. The family spent a few hours at the IMG Worlds of Adventure in Dubai. It’s the worlds largest indoor amusement park. Sheikh Mohammed shared the photos of the visit on his instagram page
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Al Maktoum | 2 CommentsA Busy Day for King Abdullah II & Queen Rania of Jordan
Accompanied by his wife Queen Rania, King Abdullah II of Jordan started his busy schedule this Monday by recieving a group of Jordanian students, who obtained the highest scores in the General Secondary Certificate Exam (tawjihi). During the reception, which took place at the Royal Offices in Al Husseiniyeh Palace, the King and Queen proudly discussed and praised the students for their great academic progress and achievements. Following the Tawjihi … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Audience, Education, Olympic Games, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Rio 2016, Sport | 2 CommentsJordanian U17 Female Soccer Team Gets Training Visit From Queen Rania
Queen Rania of Jordan stopped by the Amman Stadium today to visit the training session of the country’s Under 17s Women’s National Football Team, who are currently preparing for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup that is going to be hosted in Jordan in September and October. The Queen wished the team well for the tournament, which is the first tournament of its kind to be hosted in the Middle East. The … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Football, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Sport | Leave a commentJordanian Royals Celebrate Their Country’s First Ever Olympic Medal
Although they were not present in Rio, Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania were delighted in sharing their nation’s joy on winning their first ever Olympic medal yesterday. King Abdullah II and his son Crown Prince Hussein were among the first to phone and congratulate the Jordanian athlete Ahmad Abughaush, 20, who made history when he won gold in the taekwondo -68kg event beating Russia’s Alexey Dinisenko 10-6. They both expressed their pride and happiness on … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Olympic Games, Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan, Prince Hamzah bin Hussein of Jordan, Queen Noor al-Hussein of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Rio 2016, Sport | 3 CommentsKing Abdullah & Queen Rania Attend Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Accompanied by his wife Queen Rania and as the guest of honour, King Abdullah II of Jordan attended on Sunday the 2016 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo which took place at the UK’s historic Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. During the event the couple watched a number of tattoos performed by military bands from different part of the world including the Jordanian bands: the Royal Jordanian Honora Guard – Silent Drill Team, the Jordanian … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Concert, Military, Music, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Scotland | 2 CommentsWe Go To Rio: Olympics Flashback – Sydney 2000
The first Olympics of the new millennium were held in Sydney, Australia and several royals made the trek “Down Under” for the event (one even managed to find a wife – while another’s was in the pool!). Vamos!: Prince Felipe cheers on Spain’s men’s handball team during a match against Sweden. Also present are Queen Sofia, a pregnant Infanta Cristina and her eldest son Juan (starring wide-eyed at his uncle’s antics) … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Jordan, Monaco, Spain, Sweden, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Australia, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Emirate of Dubai, Felipe VI of Spain, Iñaki Urdangarín, Infanta Cristina of Spain, Juan Urdangarín, Olympic Games, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Princess Charlène of Monaco, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Queen Sofia of Spain, Sport, The Princess Royal | 1 CommentKing Abdullah Meets with King Salman in Morocco
Jordan’s King Abdullah II departed on a working visit to both Morocco and Scotland today, and he has met with the King of Saudi Arabia during his stop in Tangier. The two leaders spoke of bilateral relations and the most recent developments in the Middle East. Afterwards, King Salman hosted a lunch in honour of his guest. King Abdullah will now head to Scotland, where he will be a special guest at … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, Saudi Arabia | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Bilateral Relations, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Working Visit | 1 CommentKing Abdullah II Presents Medals of Bravery
During a ceremony at the Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman today, King Abdullah II of Jordan presented two Rangers of the Jordanian Armed Forces with the Medal of Bravery and Rescue of the Second Class for their efforts in helping capture a suspected terrorist. Captain Faisal Adwan and Sergeant Ahmad Adwan were joined by their families as they received their medals from the King. They were involved, and Sergeant Adwan injured, … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Awards, Military | Leave a commentRoyals Offer Condolences To France Following Terrorist Attack in Nice
After the horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France on Thursday night – as the country was full of joy celebrating Bastille Day – heads of state have offered their condolences to French President François Hollande and the victims and families of the 84 people killed in the attack. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth sent a message on behalf of herself and Prince Philip, offering “most sincere condolences to you, the families of … Continue reading
Posted in Belgium, Denmark, Jordan, Monaco, Norway, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Albert II of Monaco, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Emirate of Dubai, Felipe VI of Spain, France, Harald V of Norway, King Philippe of the Belgians, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Margrethe II of Denmark, President Hollande of France, Prince Henrik the Prince Consort, Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Terrorism, The Duke of Edinburgh | 1 CommentDivorce for Princess Aisha of Jordan and Edward Banayoti
The Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan announced on July 1st the divorce of Princess Aisha bint Al Hussein and her second husband, Mr Edward (Ashraf) Banayoti. The couple were married in a private ceremony last January in Amman. According to the statement which was published by the Jordan Times daily newspaper, Edward Banayoti took the Muslim name Ashraf when he converted to Islam. Princess Aisha, who is 48 years old, is … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Ashraf Banayotti, Divorce, Princess Aisha bint Hussein of Jordan | Leave a commentJordan’s Crown Prince Takes Part In Workshops On His Birthday
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein Bin Abdullah celebrated his 22nd birthday today and was busy at work. Prince Hussein participated in two workshops which was launched by the Crown Prince Foundation and aims to protect young children from addiction and smoking. The first workshop was on the World No Tobacco Day and it discussed the effects of smoking. The second workshop was, the 22 year old Prince viewed paintings … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan | Leave a commentQueen Rania’s Joins The International Rescue Committee Board of Directors
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan has joined The International Rescue Committee (IRC) as board of directors. In a statement released by the longest standing NGO which is based in New York, David Miliband, IRC President and CEO said “We are truly honored that Queen Rania has agreed to join IRC’s distinguished and active board of directors.” He went on saying, “She has an extraordinary passion for making … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | 1 CommentRoyal Runners All Round On Fourth Day of Ascot
It wasn’t just The Queen who had a horse running today. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall had Carntop running in the King Edward VII Stakes. A short interview with the trainer Ralph Beckett revealed that Charles and Camilla are both very passionate about their horses and their training. They were seen in the pre-parade ring before Carntop went out and placed 5th out of 9 horses. … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, The United Kingdom | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Horse Racing, Horses, Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Michael of Kent, Princess Sarvath Al Hassan of Jordan, Royal Ascot, Sarah Duchess of York, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, The Earl of Snowdon, The Prince of Wales | 2 CommentsLadies Day at Royal Ascot
It was Ladies Day at Royal Ascot today, which was attended by various members of the royal family. Those in attendance were the Queen, Prince Philip, the Duke of York, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Princess Royal, the Countess of Wessex, Princess Alexandra, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Lord Frederick Windsor, Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark, Prince El Hassan and Princess Sarvath al-Hassan of Jordan, Sheikh Mohammed bin … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Horse Racing, Lord Frederick Windsor, Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Alexandra Lady Ogilvy, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Michael of Kent, Princess Sarvath Al Hassan of Jordan, Royal Ascot, The Countess of Wessex, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of York, The Princess Royal | 3 CommentsTwos A Charm! Kate and Mary Make Their Ascot Debuts
We were treated to a right royal show at Ascot today with the debut appearance of not only the Duchess of Cambridge but also Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. As guests – we believe – of the Earl and Countess of Wessex, who have known the couple for over 10 years, Mary and her husband Crown Prince Frederik enjoyed a seat in the second carriage and dinner at Windsor castle with The … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Jordan, The United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Emirate of Dubai, Horse Racing, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, The Countess of Wessex, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Earl of Wessex | 4 CommentsQueen Rania Learns About Different Ways To Help The Underprivileged
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited the Mujaddidun Society for Charity and Development which took place at the Iraq Al Amir Secondary School for boys. During Queen Rania’s visit, she met with volunteers from the Mujaddidun Society. She was briefed on different Society’s programs that aim to promote volunteer work among the young people in Jordan during the holy month of Ramadan. Her Majesty also got a brief from … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | Leave a commentBlack And White For Princess Haya As She Attends Investec Derby Festival
Princess Haya bint Al Hussein attend Derby Day during the Investec Derby Festival, celebrating The Queen’s 90th Birthday, at Epsom Downs Racecourse today alongside her husband, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Princess Haya choose a white collarless dress coat for the event. She matched it with black pumps, a black and white clutch and black hat with white flowers. Her hair was pulled into a soft up-do. The look … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, United Arab Emirates | Tagged Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | Leave a commentJordanian Royals Celebrate the Great Arab Revolt First Centennial
Led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF), the Hashemite Royal Family gathered on Thursday to attended the grand military parade marking the Centennial of the Great Arab Revolt. At the front of the audience were Queen Rania, Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Salma Bint Abdullah and Princess Muna Al Hussein along with several Jordanian government and army senior officials. King Abdullah … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan | Tagged Abdullah II of Jordan, Anniversary, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan, Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan, Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan | Leave a commentCrown Princess Margareta Confers Royal Order
Crown Princess Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania, has conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Romania (Marea Cruce a Ordinului Coroana României) upon Princess Muna of Jordan during a solemn ceremony held in the Hall of Honour at Peleș Castle. The Order of the Crown of Romania was established back in 1881 by King Carol I in commemoration of the establishment of the Kingdom of … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, Romania | Tagged Ambassador, Crown Princess Margareta of Romania, Orders, Prince Radu of Romania, Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan | Leave a commentLook Who’s Visiting Romania Too!
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is currently in Romania and was received by Crown Princess Margareta of Romania and Prince Radu during the start of his latest visit to the country he is so fond of. In his usual gallant style, Prince Charles kissed the Princess’s hand during the warm and friendly greeting outside the Palace gates, before the royal party walked along a red carpet and past uniformed … Continue reading
Posted in Jordan, Romania, The United Kingdom | Tagged Crown Princess Margareta of Romania, Prince Radu of Romania, Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan, The Prince of Wales | 2 Comments