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Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan Marries Rajwa Al Saif

  June 2, 2023 at 7:46 am by

Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan (28) married his fiancée Rajwa Al Saif (29) during a ceremony at the Zahran Palace in Amman yesterday. The bride is an architect and a scion of a prominent Saudi family. The families and their guests gathered in an open-air gazebo decked with flowers and surrounded by landscaped gardens for a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony known as “katb al-ketab.” The guests erupted in applause after the … Continue reading →

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King Charles III Receives Foreign Royals Ahead of Coronation

  May 5, 2023 at 11:32 pm by

King Charles III and other members of the British royal family hosted several receptions in London to welcome foreign dignitaries ahead of tomorrow’s coronation. Late in the afternoon he welcomed guests from overseas, among them members of reigning and former reigning royal families. Queen Camilla did not attend the reception. Among the guests were American first lady Dr. Jill Biden, President Steinmeier of Germany, President Lula of Brazil. Another special … Continue reading →

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Swedish State Visit to Jordan: Day Two

  November 16, 2022 at 6:52 pm by

The second day in Jordan, today Wednesday November 16, started with a separate agenda for King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia.The King, accompanied by Crown Prince Al Hussein and Prince Ali, was present at the official opening of a seminar entitled: “Building a Partnership for the Future – A Swedish-Jordanian Trade and Investment Forum”. The seminar was focused on the increasing of the trade and investment opportunities between Sweden … Continue reading →

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Swedish State Visit to Jordan Begins

  November 15, 2022 at 7:28 pm by

At the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia started today, Tuesday November 15, a three-day state visit to Jordan.Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania officially received the Swedish Royal Couple with a welcoming ceremony held in the courtyard of the Al Husseiniya Palace. Crown Prince Hussein was present as well.Afterwards, in the Al Husseiniya Palace, took place a private … Continue reading →

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Crown Prince Hussein is Engaged

  August 17, 2022 at 4:12 pm by

On Wednesday August 17, the Royal Hashemite Court announced the engagement between Crown Prince Hussein and Ms Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif. According to the statement released by the court, the ceremony took place “at the home of Ms. Rajwa’s father, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Hassan Bin Talal, Prince Hashem Bin Abdullah II, Prince Ali Bin … Continue reading →

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Jordanian Royals To Attend WEF in Davos

  January 22, 2018 at 6:03 pm by

Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein are expected to participate in the World Economic Forum annual meeting that will take place in Davos, Switzerland between January 23-26. According to a Royal Court statement, King Abdullah II is to meet with leaders and representatives of the participating countries, including King Felipe VI of Spain and King Philippe of Belgium, as well as the Presidents of France and Poland, and the German Chancellor. The … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania Visits Saudi Arabia for Misk Global Forum

  November 15, 2017 at 7:48 pm by

Jordan’s Queen Rania arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to participate in the second session of Misk Global Forum (MGF), which takes place in the Saudi capital Riyadh between November 15 and 17. It is held under the theme of “Meeting the Challenge of Change”. The Queen delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the forum and highlighted the “hope gap” experienced by the disadvantaged, both within the Arab … Continue reading →

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Jordanian Royals Mark The Opening of Parliament

  November 12, 2017 at 4:48 pm by

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has inaugurated on Sunday the eighteenth Parliament session and delivered a speech from the throne. Upon his arrival to the parliament complex in the capital Amman, the King was accompanied by his eldest son, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II. Following the official welcoming ceremony, His Majesty moved to the Parliament Hall where he addressed senators, representatives and the government, urging them to be self-reliant. His Majesty added, … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania On Visit To Al-Bayoudha Village

  October 30, 2017 at 5:45 pm by

On Monday, Queen Rania of Jordan paid a visit to the village of Al-Bayoudha for meetings with members of the local community who have worked tirelessly to promote community development programs to benefit those who live there. Her meetings focused around the Abdulrahman Bin Awf Charitable Society and the Al Balqa’ Institute for Innovation, both of which had developed various programs to encourage the local villagers to make the most of the natural resources … Continue reading →

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King Abdullah And Queen Rania Open A Cancer Hospital Extension

  September 13, 2017 at 11:00 pm by

His Majesty King Abdullah and Her Majesty Queen Rania inaugurated the new buildings of the King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC) today in Amman, Jordan. King Abdullah and Queen Rania who were accompanied by Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the board of trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Centre, toured the facilities along with two children Dalal and Abdullah, who are currently receiving treatment at the KHCC. During the … Continue reading →

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King and Queen of Jordan To Pay State Visit To The Netherlands

  September 5, 2017 at 6:38 am by

Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania will be paying a state visit to The Netherlands this coming November, it has been announced this morning. The couple have been invited by King Willem-Alexander to “confirm the excellent bilateral relations” between the two countries, with the aim of the visit to “widen and intensify economic cooperation”. King Abdullah and Queen Rania previously paid a state visit to The Netherlands back in … Continue reading →

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Jordan’s Crown Prince Graduates from Sandhurst

  August 11, 2017 at 7:37 pm by

Proud parents King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan attended on Friday the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst. The couple witnessed the graduation parade of their eldest son, Crown Prince Hussein, who officially completed a year of intensive military training at the prestegious Academy. Prince Hussein, 23, is currently holding the rank of first lieutenant in the Jordanian Armed Forces. He graduated last year from … Continue reading →

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Abdullah and Rania Celebrate 24 Years of Marriage

  June 10, 2017 at 5:57 am by

Saturday June 10th marks the twenty-fourth wedding anniversary of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. The couple were married in a lavish ceremony held at Zahran Palace in 1993. On February 7, 1999 King Abdullah II ascended the throne following the death of his father, the late King Hussein. He named his wife Rania as Queen in a Royal Decree issued in March the same year. The couple have … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania Hosts An Iftar Banquet For Jordanian Women

  May 31, 2017 at 5:00 am by

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah hosted an iftar banquet at Raghadan Palace yesterday. Invited for the iftar were active Jordanian women in the fields of education, civil society, and media. Queen Rania arrived before the iftar to greet the women. She was dressed in a lovely midi blue dress with long sleeves by Prabal Gurung. She wore printed pumps which she simply matched with black Fendi bag and a … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania Visits Volunteer Doctors At Beginning Of Ramadan

  May 29, 2017 at 3:47 pm by

Jordan’s Queen Rania has began the holy month of Ramadan with a visit to Zai, in the region of Al-Salt, on Monday where she met with doctors during a free medical clinic day. The Queen spent time speaking with volunteer doctors with the Doctors of Jordan organisation as they offered medical check-ups and advice to the local community. كلهم خير بشهر الخير، شكرا لمتطوعي – أطباءك يا أردن – على تقديمهم … Continue reading →

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Jordanian Royals Celebrate Independence Day

  May 25, 2017 at 8:09 pm by

May 25 marks Independence Day in Jordan, it is the day the Kingdom gained full independence from Britain in 1946. To celebrate the day, members of the Jordanian Royal Family attended various events in Amman. King Abdullah and Queen Rania led the celebrations at Raghadan Palace, which included a documentary screening, medal presentation to multiple organisations and individuals to recognise their efforts to “enhance the progress” of Jordan, and music performances. … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania Honoured At Fashion For Relief Gala

  May 21, 2017 at 6:05 pm by

The Queen of Jordan was honoured for her humanitarian efforts at the 2017 Fashion for Relief gala in Cannes, France on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Queen Rania said that it was incredibly important for people around the world to continue to support the plight of refugees, which is a forefront concern for Jordan as they host over 2.5million refugees, approximately 1.3million of those being from Syria. “The global community is fragile … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania Visits Eureka Tech Academy

  May 17, 2017 at 11:33 am by

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited the Eureka Tech Academy today. Her Majesty was welcomed by the founder of Eureka Tech Academy, Ms. Afnan Ali, upon arrival. Queen Rania then met with academy members, teachers, students and parents. A discussion was held and Her Majesty was given an overview of the Academy. Dressed in black and white with her hair in loose curls, Queen Rania stopped by a Pneumatics … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania Checks Out Healthy Awareness Campaigns

  May 15, 2017 at 12:28 pm by

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah chaired the Royal Health Awareness Society (RHAS)’s annual Board of Trustees Meeting. The meeting took part during her visit to the Ballas Secondary School for Girls in Ajloun Governorate. Upon arrival, Queen Rania was welcomed by the Director of the society, Ms. Hanin Odeh, and the Ballas Secondary School for Girls Principal, Ms. Hanan Ayoub During the board meeting, Queen Rania reviewed updates on … Continue reading →

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Queen Rania Joins In Hike To Dana Village

  May 1, 2017 at 5:32 pm by

Jordan’s Queen Rania joined a group of hikers walking through the village of Dana, in the central-west of the country, on Monday. The hike is part of the Thru Hike 2017 organised by the Jordan Trail Association. After arriving in the village, the Queen spoke with members of the local community about the different projects they are doing to improve tourism to the area. The Jordan Trail’s purpose is to “unveil … Continue reading →

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