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      In Pics: Inside Rajwa Al Saif’s henna cermony

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      by Ruman Baig
      2 hours ago

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

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      by Ruman Baig
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      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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      Who is the future Queen of Jordan? Everything we know about Rajwa Al Saif

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      by Olivia Morris
      2 hours ago

      It’s been a joyous year for the Jordanian royal family with the announcement of two engagements.
      Firstly, in July, the eldest daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan, Princess Iman, announced her engagement to New York financier Jameel Alexander Thermiotis.
      Then, just one month later, it was confirmed by the Royal Hashemite Court that Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II was to wed Ms Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif of Saudi Arabia.
      Both royals are set to wed in 2023, but in particular, eyes will be on Crown Prince Hussein and his bride-to-be as it marks the next chapter in Jordan’s royal succession.

      While she is still set to become an “official” royal, Rajwa is already learning the ropes having undergone her first public engagement with Crown Prince Hussein and also learning from her future mother-in-law.
      Thus, it begs the question: who actually is Rajwa Al Saif? After all, one day she will be the future queen of Jordan.
      Early life
      Rajwa Al Saif was born in Riyadh on April 28, 1994 and is currently 28 years old.
      The bride-to-be 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.
      Education
      Rajwa was born and raised in Saudi Arabia where she completed her secondary education.
      She then moved to New York to attend university at the College of Architecture at Syracuse University. After completing her undergraduate degree, Rajwa went to Los Angeles to study where she gained a degree from the Fashion Insitute of Design and Merchandising.
      Career
      While still in Los Angeles, Rajwa worked for an architecture firm, but other than that, little is known about her career.
      Engagement
      It’s unknown how Rajwa and Crown Prince Hussein met, but the joyous news of their engagement was announced on August 17, 2022.
      A statement was issued by the Royal Hashemite Court alongside a series of photos from the couple’s engagement at Rajwa’s father’s home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

      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

      “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.
      Welcome to the family
      Upon the announcement of the engagement, 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.
      Then, just a few weeks later, Rajwa was photographed next to Queen Rania in a sweet family photo to mark Her Majesty’s birthday.
      Style tips from Queen Rania

      Since the announcemnet of her engagement to Crown Prince Hussein, it appears Rajwa has been taking some style tips from Queen Rania, even borrowing some pieces from her personal archives.
      For their engagement ceremony, Rajwa wore an olive green dress, mustard shayla and white kaftan, embellished with gold flowers. The kaftan was sinched with a gold belt, which appears to be borrowed from Queen Rania, who was seen wearing the piece herself back in 2019 to mark Jordan’s Independence Day.
      Rajwa also borrowed a pair of earrings from Queen Rania’s personal jewellery collection. In an official portrait with Crown Prince Hussein, Rajwa wore Her Majesty’s custom earrings by British jewellery designer Stephen Webster – the Magnipheasant Plumage Earstuds.
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      Rajwa Al Saif makes first official royal appearance with Crown Prince Hussein

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      by Olivia Morris
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      Rajwa Al Saif has made her first public official public engagement with her fiancé Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan.
      The newly engaged couple stepped out together at the Royal Hashemite Court in Amman to view a series of exhibits detailing the country’s Hashemite history.
      The Crown Prince of Jordan shared a few photos from his outing with his bride-to-be. The pair were also accompanied by his great uncle Prince El Hassan bin Talal, the brother of the late King Hussein and uncle of King Abdullah II.

      “There is no one more knowledgeable than my great Uncle El Hassan when it comes to Jordan’s history and our Hashemite legacy,” Crown Prince Hussein said of his visit with his fiancée.
      “Rajwa and I had the pleasure of viewing exhibits from Jordan’s Hashemite history at the Royal Hashemite Court today.”
      For her first royal public appearance, Rajwa – who is from Saudi Arabia – wore a simple monochrome outfit – a black knee-length skirt with a white shirt and white-cream bag.
      Royal engagement
      The couple announced their engagement a couple of months ago via a Twitter post from the Royal Hashemite Court in August. The post congratulated the couple and showcased a series of images of the family together to mark the special occasion.

      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

      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.
      With not just one but two engagements in the family this year, Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bin Abdullah II announced her engagement to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis in early July.
      Both couples are reportedly set to marry in 2023.
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