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      In Pics: Queen Rania’s heart-warming birthday celebrations with family and community

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      by Ruman Baig
      3 hours ago

      Yesterday, Queen Rania of Jordan celebrated her 50th birthday with family, friends and her beloved community.
      Known as the epitome of grace and kindness, Queen Rania is widely loved and respected by her people. On the occasion of her birthday, the Queen of the people was showered with warm gestures by everyone around her.
      Instead oflavish party and a grand soiree, Her Majesty Queen Rania spent her day giving it back to the community. She began her day by visiting Firyal Kofahi’s Kitchen in the village of Hawar, where she met with the strong women who are constantly working towards empowering each other. The ladies surprised Queen Rania with a table full of desserts adorned with candles. “Lovely to spend the afternoon with you! Thanks to Um Mohammad and all the women I met today at Firyal Kofahi’s Kitchen in the village of Hawar – what an incredible example of women lifting each other up,” she shared in a heartfelt post.

      Later in the day, she spent her afternoon at the family lunch, where she was surrounded by His Majesty Kin Abdulla II of Jordan, Crown Prince Al Hussein of Jordan and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein. Dressed in a simple white top and a cropped white jacket, the Queen looked radiant in her understated attire for a simple celebration.
      Sharing a moment of laughter, Her Majesty shared one photo surrounded by her family at the table and one with her daughter-in-law, Princess Rajwa Al Hussein. Embracing her mother-in-law in the picture, the newest Princess of Jordan looked stunning in an all-beige jumpsuit, tied together with a simple black belt and a pair of emerald green earrings that added the perfect contrast to her ensemble.
      Take a look at Queen Rania’s humble yet heart-warming birthday celebration

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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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      First look: Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif’s Royal Wedding

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      by Ruman Baig
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      Crown Prince of Jordan, Hussein bin Abdullah is now officially married to Rajwa Al Saif.
      The spirit of celebration is at an all-time high in Jordan. The official islamic wedding ceremony took place at the Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan a few moments ago. The same iconic location where King Abdullah of Jordan married Queen Rania.

      The couple looked resplendent as they vowed to spend their lives together. For the nuptials, the Crown Prince chose to wore his military uniform, just like his father did on his big day, thirty years ago.
      The bride, who originates from Saudi Arabia looked ethereal in a stunning white gown by Elie Saab with and endless veil. The ensemble she chose for her big day had elements of traditionalism with a hint of modernity. The jewellery and makeup were minimal, as the glowing bride allowed her au naturale beauty to take centre stage.
      To make the moment even more adorable, Prince Hashem escorted the bride down the aisle with both Princesses Iman and Salma right behind them.

      Besides the couple of the moment, families from both sides looked ecstatic with this union. Queen Rania, who is the epitome of grace, opted for a minimal-chic black Dior gown. The grooms sisters, newly-married Princess Iman and Princess Salma looked elegant in their sublime attires.
      Monarchs from across the globe made their way to Jordan, to be a part of this grand celebration. Prince William looked sharp in a classic suit and Kate Middleton looked like a vision in a peach dress.
      With more visuals coming in from the big day, here’s wishing young royal couple and the entire Jordanian royal family congratulations on this happy occasion.
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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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      In Pics: The Royal Family of Jordan celebrates another milestone moment

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      by Ruman Baig
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      The Royal Family of Jordan is having a week full of celebrations. Last evening, Queen Rania shared some precious moments from Prince Hashem’s High School graduation.
      With only a few days left to the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif, the family is already brimming with excitement. To make this week even more celebratory, the royal family of Jordan gathered together to celebrate the young Prince, Hashim bin Abdullah II.
      His Royal Highness Prince Hashim bin Abdullah II completed his High School graduation from King’s Academy in Madaba — to make the event even more memorable, His Majesty King Abdullah II handed over the graduation certificate to his youngest son himself.
      Besides His Majesty, Queen Rania and the rest of the family also cheered for the young prince from the sidelines. Proud Siblings — Princess Iman and her husband Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, along with Princess Salma and Crown Prince Hussein rooted for their brother at his graduation ceremony.
      As an emotional mother, Queen Rania penned down a sweet note for her son, talking about the changing times and multiple milestones she has had to celebrate this year. “Guys, can we slow down a bit? This mum needs to catch her breath! Another proud family moment at Hashem’s high school graduation today.”
      Prince Hashem’s older brother and Crown Prince of Jordan also took to Instagram to share a congratulatory message. “My dearest brother Hashem, I was beyond proud to watch you graduate today! Here’s to further success at university and a bright future in service of Jordan.”
      Congratulation to the Royal Family of Jordan on the many joyous occasions in their lives, take a look at Prince Hashem’s High School Graduation.

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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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