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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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    Jordan Royal Wedding in photos: Surprise guests and other highlights

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    by Ruman Baig
    2 hours ago

    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
    48 mins ago

    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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    by Ruman Baig
    2 hours ago

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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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    by Ruman Baig
    3 hours ago

    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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    All the latest updates on Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif’s upcoming wedding

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    by Ruman Baig
    28 mins ago

    Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan is soon to be married to Rajwa Al Saif of Saudi Arabia.
    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.
    With only a few days left to the Royal Wedding, updates about the impending nuptials are constantly making rounds. From the date and venue to the time, here’s all you need to know about the most-awaited wedding of the season.
    When is the next Royal Wedding?
    After the first big wedding of the year for the Jordanian Royal Family earlier this year, HRH Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif are expected to tie the knot in June, 2023. The festivities and traditional celebrations are supposed to take place between May 26 and Jun 1, leading up to a grand ceremony on the last day.
    What time is the Royal Wedding?
    As per the Arabian Royal Agency’s latest post, the timing and the schedule of the wedding have been revealed. In their newest post they shared, “According to local news the wedding will start at 4:00 PM JO Time. The ceremony will start with the arrival of Their Majesties and their Highnesses the Princes and Princesses of the Royal Family, then the ceremony will start and take place at Zahran Palace After the ceremony, the red procession will depart from Zahran Palace to Husseiniya Palace, then their Majesties will start to receive guests at Al-Hussainiya Palace to attend the dinner banquet.”
    Where is the next Royal wedding?
    According to the Arabian Royal Agency, 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.”
    Who is Rajwa Al Saif?
    Rajwa is the youngest of four children, including Faisal, Naif, Dana and Rajwa, born to parents Khalid bin Musaed Al Saif and Azza Al Sudairi.The Al Saif family’s heritage dates back to the Subai tribe in the town of Al-Attar in Sudair, Najd, Saudi Arabia, where ancestors are known to have been the sheikhs of the town.Rajwa’s father, who resides in Riyadh, has established himself as a well-reputed businessman over the years.
    Ahead ofthe wedding, here are some of the most adorable moments between the bride-to-be and the Royal family.

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    4 times Princess Salma of Jordan has proven to be audacious Royal

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    by Ruman Baig
    4 hours ago

    Recently, Princess Salma of Jordan graduated from the University of Southern California, where she completed a degree in archaeology — but this isn’t the first or the only laurel in her long and extensive lists of merits.
    In a heartfelt post, Queen Rania of Jordan congratulated her daughter for unlocking yet another achievement. “So proud to celebrate my Salma’s graduation yesterday from the University of Southern California. I can’t wait to see what you do next. Congratulations!”
    As HRH Salma bint Abdullah begins another new chapter, here’s a look at all her past accomplishments that makes her a progressive princess.

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    Royal Wedding: Details of Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif’s upcoming nuptials

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    by Ruman Baig
    24 mins ago

    Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan is soon to be married to Rajwa Al Saif of Saudi Arabia.
    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.
    When is the next Royal Wedding?
    After the first big wedding of the year for the Jordanian Royal Family earlier this year, HRH Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif are expected to tie the knot in June, 2023. The festivities and traditional celebrations are supposed to take place between May 26 and Jun 1, leading up to a grand ceremony on the last day.
    Where is the next Royal wedding?
    According to the Arabian Royal Agency, 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.”
    Who is Rajwa Al Saif?
    Rajwa is the youngest of four children, including Faisal, Naif, Dana and Rajwa, born to parents Khalid bin Musaed Al Saif and Azza Al Sudairi.The Al Saif family’s heritage dates back to the Subai tribe in the town of Al-Attar in Sudair, Najd, Saudi Arabia, where ancestors are known to have been the sheikhs of the town.Rajwa’s father, who resides in Riyadh, has established himself as a well-reputed businessman over the years.
    Ahead ofthe wedding, here are some of the most adorable moments between the bride-to-be and the Royal family.

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