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      Queen Rania wishes Princess Iman & Salma: Throwback to their adorable moments together

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      by Ruman Baig
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      On the occasion of the birthday of Princess Iman and Princess Salma of Jordan, Queen Rania wished her daughters with a heartfelt social media post.
      The Queen of Jordan, took to Instagram and shared a sweet message for both her daughters, who have their birthdays a day apart (Princess Salma on the 26th of September and Princess Iman on the 27th of Sepember). “My whole heart! Happy birthday to my sweet daughters, I cherish you more and more every day,” she said.
      Queen Rania of Jordan has not only been a symbol of grace and leadership but also a loving mother to her four children. Her genuine affection and adorable moments shared with her daughters have captured the hearts of people worldwide.

      Despite her busy schedule, Queen Rania always finds time to bond with her daughters – the Queen and her daughters are often seen participating in charitable events, demonstrating their commitment to making the world a better place. These moments of giving back as a family are both heartwarming and inspiring.
      Queen Rania’s impeccable style is often mirrored by her daughters. They are often seen attending events together, dressed in tasteful, coordinating outfits. The Jordanian monarch  is also a strong advocate for women’s rights and empowerment – she has instilled these values in her daughters, setting an example of female leadership and strength.
      As Princess Iman turns 27 and Princess Salma turns 23, take a look at the above gallery for all their loving moments shared together.
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      Queen Rania’s 53rd birthday: A recap of Her Majesty’s year in public service

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      by Ruman Baig
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      On the occasion of her 53rd birthday, we look back at Queen Rania’s tireless contribution in the service of her people.
      Starting from the groung level
      Like every other year, Queen Rania remained dedicated to addressing the concerns of the Jordanian public by conducting numerous visits to charitable organizations, small businesses, startups, and various groups across the nation’s urban and rural areas.
      Empowering women
      Renowned for her advocacy for women and youth, Her Majesty’s local involvements encompassed interactions with women artisans and young entrepreneurs, as well as trips to women-led initiatives and associations promoting women’s financial empowerment.
      Equality for every faith
      During last March’s holy month of Ramadan, for the second consecutive year, the Queen arranged a mission to Umrah, the lesser Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, for 500 Jordanian women. A subset of this group included the Queen herself, who joined them on this sacred pilgrimage. Earlier, in December 2022, Her Majesty partook in the illumination of the Fuheis Christmas tree among members of Jordan’s Christian community.
      Raising awareness
      Additionally, Queen Rania spoke at the 2023 Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, highlighting concerns about society’s increasing dependence on technology. “I worry that we’re undervaluing the most precious asset: our time,” Her Majesty remarked. “As virtual reality advances, we must not disregard our tangible reality’s necessities.”
      Warrior for climate change
      In her role as a member of the Earthshot Prize Council, the Queen delivered a speech at the inaugural Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in New York, occurring alongside the United Nations General Assembly. During her address, she urged for united efforts and inventive solutions to mend the planet, cautioning against dismissing “climate change as someone else’s issue” or leaving it to future generations to address.
      Voicing against refugee discrimination
      The Queen repeatedly highlighted inequalities in refugee treatment based on their country of origin. While speaking at the Paris Peace Forum, she observed the differing reception of refugees from Ukraine compared to those from nations like Syria, Myanmar, and South Sudan, all of whom had been forced from their homes.“What explains this contrast in empathy? Does skin color dictate the distinction?” she inquired.
      In Pics: Reflecting on Queen Rania’s year on the prestigious occasion of her 53rd birthday

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      In Pics: Queen Rania gives a sneak-peek into the Jordanian Royal family’s summer

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      Queen Rania of Jordan shared a glimpse of her family’s 2023 summer break.
      Taking some much-needed time off, the Royal Family of Jordan are spending their summer together. Queen Rania, who was away from social media for most of August, shared a few pictures with King Abdulla II of Jordan and her two younger kids, Prince Hashem and Princess Salma.
      It has been a busy year for the Jordanian Royal family. The year began with the King and Queen’s oldest daughter, Princess Iman’s grand wedding to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis in March. Followed by the wedding celebrations of the Crown Prince of Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al-Husseins wedding celebrations in June.
      As the older Royal kids embarked on new journies with their significant others, the King and Queen of Jordan spent their summer bonding with the younger two. Princess Salma, who recently graduated from the University of Southern California and Prince Hashem, who is now a High School graduate, are making the most of their summer before entering the next busy phase of their lives.
      Princess Salma holds the rank of First Lieutenant in the Jordanian Air Force and also holds a degree in archeology. While academically, his path is yet to be revealed to the world, Prince Hashem has recently been filling some big shoes by accompanying His Highness King Abdulla II and Queen Rania on their official visit to Spain. Learning the ropes of their roles early on, both Prince Hashem and Princess Salma have a promising future ahead.
      Take a look at the Jordanian Royal family’s quiet summer away from home:

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      Jordan Royal Wedding in photos: Surprise guests and other highlights

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      With grace, simplicity and lots of love, HH Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Saif married each other in a Royal Wedding.
      To celebrate their union, dignitaries from across the world made their way to Jordan to congratulate the happy couple and the rest of the Jordanian Royal Family.
      From the official ceremony to the reception, everyone was beaming with joy — especially the bride and the groom.
      The couple looked ethereal in their respective attires as they vowed to spend the rest of their lives together.
      Princess Rajwa wore two designer gowns — a simple yet understated gown by Elie Saab and an elaborate yet elegant couture number by Dolce & Gabbana. The groom looked like a vision in his military attire, which he wore for both the ceremony and the reception.

      The proud parents of the groom, King Abdullah and Queen Rania greeted royalties from across the globe while also partaking in the traditional ceremony. Crown Prince Hussein’s siblings — Princess Iman, Princess Salma and Prince Hashem were responsible for leading the bride to the aisle, and they did that with ease and poise.
      The population of Jordan’s capital was out on the street to greet their future King and his new bride. A military procession led the newly wedded couple to their reception venue where they celebrated the night away.
      With traditional music, performances and life-sized cake, the newest royal couple commenced their married life. Both families gathered around the newly weds sharing laughter and moments of joy on their big day.
      Royalties like the Prince and Princess of Wales, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and King and Queen of Netherlands were also spotted congratulating and celebrating with the Jordanian royal family.
      In case you missed it, all the unseen photos from the Royal Wedding last night.

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      Kate, William and other Royal guests to attend the Jordanian Royal Wedding

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      Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Rajwa Al Saif’s wedding is all set to happen today, at the Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan.
      Joining in on this major celebration for the Jordanian Royal family, monarchs from across the world are gathering in the country’s capital for the big day.
      One of the first royal guests to have been spotted were the Prince and Princess of Wales — both Kate and William were seen at a luxury hotel in Amman. Besides the British royalty, America’s First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has also confirmed that she will be attending the nuptials.
      The official ceremony will take place at Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan. Post which, the royal family and guests will head to Al Husseiniya Palace for the reception.

      Last evening, His Majesty King Abdullah II hosted a dinner banquet at the Royal Hashemite Court on the occasion of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein’s wedding.
      A few days ago, Queen Rania celebrated the bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif with a elegant henna celebration, where the family gathered to shower the bride with their blessings.

      King Abdullah and Queen Rania are always strengthening Jordan’s diplomatic ties with other nations by marking important global events with their presence. Whether it was the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral last year or King Charles III’s coronation in April, the Jordanian monarchs know how to preserve international relationships.
      The last big Royal Wedding took place in Jordan almost thirty years ago when King Abdullah married Queen Rania at the same iconic venue.
      With only a few hours left for Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif’s wedding, scroll the above gallery to know about all the important guests expected to attend the ceremony.
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      Ahead of the Royal Wedding: Prince Hussein & Rajwa Al Saif’s adorable moments

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      Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan is getting married to Rajwa Al Saif of Saudi Arabia tomorrow.
      The Royal couple got engaged last year in August at the to-be bride’s paternal home in Saudi. Ever since the engagement, the couple have made multiple joint appearances in public, the most recent being Princess Iman of Jordan’s wedding in March.
      The grand ceremony will take place on June 1, 2023. The ceremony will take place at Zahran Palace, after the ceremony, the red procession will depart from Zahran Palace to Husseiniya Palace, and then their Majesties will start to receive guests at Al-Hussainiya Palace to attend the dinner banquet.
      Roya TV, a Jordanian private independent satellite TV channel, based in Amman will be providing live coverage of the wedding. The wedding will start at 16:00 (AST)/ 17:00 (GST).
      In the spirit of #CelebratingAlHussein, the Royal Hashemite Court also shared the official logo of the wedding. “As the date of the wedding of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein and Miss Rajwa Khalid Alseif nears, we are pleased to share the official logo to mark the occasion, which is Arabic for ‘we rejoice’.”

      Last week, Queen Rania of Jordan celebrated the bride-to-be with a grand henna party. Attended by family members from both sides, it was a traditional affair where the bride wore a white and gold dress by the Saudi-based designer Honayda Serafi.
      With just one day left to the most-awaited Jordanian Royal Wedding, here are some of the most adorable moments shared between Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif.

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      In Pics: Inside Rajwa Al Saif’s henna cermony

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      by Ruman Baig
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      With the Jordanian Royal Wedding just a week away, celebrations have officially commenced. Last night, Queen Rania hosted a henna party for the bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif.
      The henna ceremony looked like an intimate affair with the women of the family adoring the bride and showering her with their blessing.
      For last night’s celebrations, Rajwa wore a traditional white and gold dress by the Saudi-based designer Honayda Serafi. A long white silhouette with intricate gold embroidery detail around the waist and the bodice. Punctuating the ensemble perfectly was the diaphanous veil with similar embellishments that covered her hair.
      At first glance, the surface ornamentation may just seem simple and elegant, but the embellishments bear details that hold an emotional connection between the bride and the country she is marrying into. Elements like the Jordanian star, palm tree and the phrase, ‘I see you’ have been etched on the attire.
      “Inspired by the traditional Najdi dress known as Sahabi thoub, originating from the Najd region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the design bridges past and present staying true to Ms. Rajwa’s Khalid AlSaif’s roots and contemporary persona. The design features a fully handcrafted veil and dress, flourishing through 3-D ornaments with a mix of silk, metallic threads and traditional reed strings. 7 stars are exclusively present on the veil, symbolizing the 7-pointed Jordanian star,” shared designer Honayda Serafi.
      “The veil was accomplished in a record time of approximately 760 hours with a gathered team of experts, craftsmen and women, bringing to life 10 meters of fully handcrafted tulle for the occasion, a process that would generally take about 2,000 hours of work. While the dress was completed over 340 hours of dedicated work, from start to actual realization,” she further added.
      Queen Rania chose a powder blue gown with tone-on-tone embroidery for the occasion. Sharing her happiness with her ardent followers, the Queen of Jordan posted a number of images from the night, giving everyone a glimpse of the event.
      “No celebration would be complete without our Jordanian family. Celebrating our beautiful Rajwa today! #CelebratingAlHussein.” The carousel begins with a hug between the Queen and the to-be bride, leading to an emotional moment shared between Rajwa and her mother. In other imagery, you can also spot Queen Rania giving a toast, making the bride teary-eyed.
      Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan will be marrying Rajwa Al Saif of Saudi Arabia on June 1, 2023. The Royal Hashemite Court released a statement with details regarding the impending nuptials.

      “The wedding ceremony of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein and Ms. Rajwa Khalid Al Saif will be at Zahran Palace then the wedding procession will move to Al Husseiniya Palace.” Further adding, “At Husseiniya Palace, a Dinner banquet will be held and there will be a closed reception and banquet for the media.”
      The couple got engaged last year in August at the to-be-bride’s paternal home in Saudi. Ever since the engagement, the couple have made multiple joint appearances in public, most recent being Princess Iman of Jordan’s wedding in March.
      Sneak-peek at Rajwa Al Saif’s henna cermony, along with intricate details of her henna ensemble.

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      Here’s why Sonam Kapoor Ahuja was at the Coronation concert

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      Sonam Kapoor Ahuja was honoured with the duty of doing a spoken word performance at the coronation concert of King Charles III.
      After the official swearing in cereomony on day 1, day 2 of the coronation festivities was all about celebration. The concert held at the Windsor Castle was the first major event orchestrated to introduce the 40th Monarch of Britain.
      Besides the Bollywood actor, celebrities like Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Nicole Scherzinger, Paloma Faith, and Andrea Bocelli also performed at this grand event.
      Beginning her speech with ‘namaste’, the Indian way of greeting hello — the 37 year-old star went on to speak about the diversity of the Commonwealth.
      “Our Commonwealth is a union. Together we are one-third of the world’s people, one-third of the world’s ocean, one-quarter of the world’s land. Each of our countries is unique. Each of our people is special. But we choose to stand as one. Learning from our history, blessed by our diversity, driven by our values and determined to build a more peaceful, sustainable and prosperous future for everyone, where every voice is heard. Without further ado, here’s welcoming the incredible voices from across the Commonwealth,” expressed the Neerja actor in her speech. Sonam then introduced the virtual choir performances by the Commonwealth and also introduced Steve Winwood’s performance.
      For the big night, Sonam, who is known for her indomitable sartorial sense collaborated with two designers (Indian designer Anamika khanna and British designer Emilia Wickstead) from the two countries she calls home. “Historic moments call for fashion moments. I’m honored to mark the unforgettable occasion of the #Coronationconcert by wearing the collaborative vision of two of the most incredible designers from the two countries I’m lucky to call home.”

      In a floor-length, off-white gown with a print that payed homage to both her homelands, Sonam commanded the stage with style and confidence.

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