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    Queen Rania’s tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was the Queen of the world’

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    by Olivia Morris
    2 hours ago

    Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her funeral.
    The wife of King Abdullah II of Jordan, who is currently in London, sat down with ITV News to discuss the life and legacy of the late British monarch.
    Queen Rania, who met the Queen on several official engagements throughout the years, described the passing of Her Majesty as “the end of an era” adding that she wasn’t just the Queen of the UK, she was the “Queen of the world”.

    “To me, she is the Queen of the world,” she told the UK-based news outlet. “She may be the Queen of England but I think symbolically she is the Queen to all of us.”
    Reflecting on her time with Her Majesty, Queen Rania explained that each time she met the British monarch she would become “warmer and warmer”.
    “I just have the most wonderful memories of her,” she revealed. “Throughout the years, every time I met her, I felt she was warmer and warmer.”
    Speaking from a place of admiration for Queen Elizabeth II, the Jordanian Queen said Her Majesty was a guide to her and was a figure she always looked up to, particularly as she navigated her way through her own royal life after marrying King Abdullah II in 1993.
    “She always gave a guiding hand and direction,” she said, adding she “really looked up to her”.
    As the UK, and the world, mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Rania praised the new King as he transitions into his new role as monarch saying, “This is the time for him.”
    “He is the person best suited for this country at this time. And I think he is going to take Great Britain into the future,” the Jordanian royal added.
    Watch the full interview below.
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    Queen Rania shares special birthday photo with two new family additions

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    by Olivia Morris
    4 hours ago

    Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan is marking her 52nd in the best way possible, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
    The Jordanian royal took to Instagram to post a birthday photo in celebration of her birthday, and it’s an extra special one.
    In the photo appears her four children, Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess Salma and Princes Hashem, but there’s also two other very special individuals in the snap.
    Making an appearance for the first time in a family photo is Crown Prince Hussein’s fiancee, Rajwa Al Saif, and Princess Iman’s fiance Jameel Alexander Thermiotis. It’s a very special moment as the Jordanian royal family expands, as Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Iman only recently announced their impending nuptials to their respective partners.
    What’s more, Rajwa and Jameel were posing in the photograph right next to their future mother-in-law, a sign they’re being welcomed with open arms into the family.

    “My heart is full!” Queen Rania said on Instagram. “Couldn’t ask for a better way to celebrate than with all my loved ones around me.”
    While her husband, King Abdullah II, didn’t appear in the photograph, a new portrait of the royal pair was released earlier in the day to mark Queen Rania’s birthday.
    The photograph was released on the official Instagram page of the Royal Hashemite Court where well-wishes were shared for the Jordanian royal.
    “The Royal Hashemite Court extends its warmest wishes to Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah on the occasion of her birthday,” the caption of the post read.
    Crown Prince Hussein’s engagement
    Crown Prince Hussein’s engagement to Rajwa Al Saif was announced via a Twitter post by the Royal Hashemite Court on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The post congratulated the couple and showcased a series of images of the family together to mark the special occasion, which took place at Rajwa’s father’s home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    The statement said, “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms. Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, on Wednesday, 17 August 2022, in the presence of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah.”
    Princess Iman’s engagement
    It’s a joyous time for the Jordanian royal family as Crown Prince Hussein’s announcement came just weeks after his younger sister, Princess Iman, announced her engagement.
    Queen Rania shared a photo of her eldest daughter with her fiance Jameel Alexander Thermiotis confirming their engagement.
    She congratulated her “dearest Iman” and her husband-to-be.

    “Congratulations my dearest Iman; your smile has always been a gift of love that I’ve cherished since the day you were born,” she said. “I wish you and Jameel a life filled with love and laughter!”
    It certainly is a time for huge celebrations amongst the Jordanian royals.
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    Happy birthday Queen Rania! New portrait released as Her Majesty turns 52

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    by Olivia Morris
    2 hours ago

    The Royal Hashemite Court has unveiled a new portrait of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania together to mark Her Majesty’s 52 birthday.
    The photograph was released on the official Instagram page of the Royal Hashemite Court where well-wishes were shared for the Jordanian royal.
    “The Royal Hashemite Court extends its warmest wishes to Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah on the occasion of her birthday,” the caption of the post read.

    In the photo, King Abdullah and Queen Rania are seen wearing a coordinating colour palette of navy blue, with the Jordanian monarch in a tailored suit and tie and Her Majesty in a tailored navy dress with added detailing.
    As well as Queen Rania’s birthday, there’s been much celebration amongst the Jordanian royals as of late.
    The Jordanian royal family is set to welcome two new family members into the fold following the announcements of Crown Prince Hussein’s engagement to Rajwa Al Saif and Princess Iman’s engagement to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis.
    Crown Prince Hussein’s engagement
    Crown Prince Hussein’s engagement to Rajwa Al Saif was announced via a Twitter post by the Royal Hashemite Court on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The post congratulated the couple and showcased a series of images of the family together to mark the special occasion, which took place at Rajwa’s father’s home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    The statement said, “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms. Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, on Wednesday, 17 August 2022, in the presence of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah.”
    Princess Iman’s engagement
    It’s a joyous time for the Jordanian royal family as Crown Prince Hussein’s announcement came just weeks after his younger sister, Princess Iman, announced her engagement.
    Queen Rania shared a photo of her eldest daughter with her fiance Jameel Alexander Thermiotis confirming their engagement.
    She congratulated her “dearest Iman” and her husband-to-be.

    “Congratulations my dearest Iman; your smile has always been a gift of love that I’ve cherished since the day you were born,” she said. “I wish you and Jameel a life filled with love and laughter!”
    The Jordanian royal family will certainly be busy with wedding planning over the next year.
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    Queen Rania seems to have let slip when Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding will be

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    by Olivia Morris
    54 mins ago

    The Jordanian royal family is set to welcome two new family members into the fold following the announcements of Crown Prince Hussein’s engagement to Rajwa Al Saif and Princess Iman’s engagement to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis.
    Following both announcements, Queen Rania shared her excitement about welcoming Rajwa and Jameel into the family.
    Clearly elated with the upcoming nuptials, it was a point of discussion for Her Majesty with members of staff on a recent public engagement at the shabab42 Foundation in Jordan on Monday.

    However, it seems Queen Rania let a few details slip about Crown Prince Hussein’s upcoming wedding to his bride-to-be.
    According to Arabian Royal Agency, in an Instagram story which was posted to the foundation’s Instagram page, Queen Rania revealed the rough wedding date of Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif of Saudi Arabia.
    The wedding is reportedly set to take place in the summer of 2023. The Instagram story in question was eventually removed from the shabab42 Foundation’s page.
    However, thus far, no official details have been announced about Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding or Princess Iman’s wedding.
    Crown Prince Hussein’s engagement
    Crown Prince Hussein’s engagement to Rajwa Al Saif was announced via a Twitter post by the Royal Hashemite Court on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The post congratulated the couple and showcased a series of images of the family together to mark the special occasion, which took place at Rajwa’s father’s home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    The statement said, “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms. Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, on Wednesday, 17 August 2022, in the presence of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah.”
    Queen Rania also shared a personal congratulations to her son and his bride-to-be following the announcement.
    “I didn’t think it was possible to hold so much joy in my heart! Congratulations to my eldest Prince Hussein and his beautiful bride-to-be, Rajwa,” she said on Instagram, also sharing photos from the engagement.
    The family posed with wide smiles in several portrait shots as the royal couple stood with their future daughter-in-law after the ceremony.
    Princess Iman’s engagement
    It’s a joyous time for the Jordanian royal family as Crown Prince Hussein’s announcement came just weeks after his younger sister, Princess Iman, announced her engagement.
    Queen Rania shared a photo of her eldest daughter with her fiance Jameel Alexander Thermiotis confirming their engagement.
    She congratulated her “dearest Iman” and her husband-to-be.

    “Congratulations my dearest Iman; your smile has always been a gift of love that I’ve cherished since the day you were born,” she said. “I wish you and Jameel a life filled with love and laughter!”
    The Jordanian royal family will certainly be busy with wedding planning over the next year.
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    Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan announces engagement to Rajwa Al Saif

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    by Olivia Morris
    30 mins ago

    Mabrook! Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan is engaged to Rajwa Al Saif of Saudi Arabia.
    The Royal Hashemite Court announced the engagement in a statement on social media.
    “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, on Wednesday, 17 August 2022, in the presence of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah,” the statement read.
    The engagement took place at the bride-to-be’s father’s home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    As well as Their Majesties, Prince El Hassan bin Talal, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, Prince Hashim bin Al Hussein, Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, Prince Rashid bin El Hassan and members of Ms Rajwa’s family were also present at the engagement.

    The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, and extends its sincere congratulations on this occasion pic.twitter.com/LRIq61PtRB
    — RHC (@RHCJO) August 17, 2022

    Queen Rania also shared a series of photos on Instagram congratulating the newly engaged couple with a heartfelt message.
    “I didn’t think it was possible to hold so much joy in my heart! Congratulations to my eldest Prince Hussein and his beautiful bride-to-be, Rajwa,” she said.

    In the photos Her Majesty shared, the newly engaged couple are seen arm in arm together. Another picture shows King Abdullah II embracing his soon-to-be daughter-in-law.
    Crown Prince Hussien and his bride-to-be are also seen in a photograph with Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania.
    Another royal engagement
    It’s a joyous time for the Jordanian royal family as the engagement announcement comes just weeks after Crown Prince Hussein’s younger sister, Princess Iman, announced her engagement.
    Queen Rania shared a photo of her eldest daughter with her fiance Jameel Alexander Thermiotis confirming their engagement.
    She congratulated her “dearest Iman” and her husband-to-be.

    “Congratulations my dearest Iman; your smile has always been a gift of love that I’ve cherished since the day you were born,” she said. “I wish you and Jameel a life filled with love and laughter!”
    Now one question remains: when will the royal weddings take place?
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    8 times Queen Rania was twinning with her lookalike daughters

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    by Sarah Joseph
    1 minute ago

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    There’s no bond stronger than a mother and daughter and Queen Rania is the epitome of that with her two girls, Princess Iman and Princess Salma.
    As the young princesses have grown up, they have come to look like their powerhouse mother more and more.
    Throughout the years, the trio have been seen at many public engagements together, as well as in photographs shared on Queen Rania’s Instagram where Princess Iman and Princess Salma continue to display an uncanny resemblance to their mother.
    With that, we take a look back at some of Her Majesty’s precious moments with her lookalike daughters.
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    In pics: King Abdullah II and Queen Rania mark Jordan’s 76th Independence Day

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    by Olivia Morris
    1 minute ago

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    Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania celebrated 76 years since Jordan became an independent state in a special way.
    The royal couple stepped out on May 25, 2022, at Al Husseiniya Palace for a special ceremony to mark the anniversary when Jordan gained its independence from the British government.
    The Jordanian monarch and Queen Rania were joined by their children Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman and Prince Hashem – Princess Salma did not appear to be in attendance – as well as other dignitaries and senior officials.
    The theme of the ceremony celebrated the future of the nation, highlighting the younger generations who will carry the flag for the country.
    King Abdullah presented a number of royal medals at the ceremony and a number of acts also performed for the guests.
    Queen Rania shared a number of photos from the special occasion. “God bless our country and its people,” she said in the caption of the post.
    Swipe through to see all of the photographs from the special event.
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