Jordanian royal family pays tribute to Princess Rajwa Al Hussein on her 30th birthday
Jordan’s Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, wife of Crown Prince Hussein, is celebrating her 30th birthday today.
“May God continue to bless and nurture the bond between us. Happy Birthday Rajwa,” her husband wrote on Instagram, sharing a previously unseen photo of the two together. Crown Prince Hussein is the eldest son of Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania.
In the image shared by the crown prince, he is standing in the background with Princess Rajwa in focus and smiling to the camera in the forefront.
She is wearing a burnt orange dress, paired with gold earrings and a gold Bottega Veneta clutch bag.
The Jordanian royal family also shared a new portrait of the pregnant Saudi-born princess to mark the occasion.
With her hair loose and falling over one shoulder, the princess is looking straight to camera and smiling, with her hands clasped in front of her.
Standing against a sky-blue background, she wears a matching velvet top and skirt by the French label Rabanne. From the spring/summer 2024 collection, both pieces are finished with ruched detailing and the skirt is accessorised with a crystal brooch on one hip. Both items come in a deep shade of blue that Rabanne descries as “navy Poseidon”.
To finish the look, she is wearing one of the Fred horse-shoe shaped, white gold and diamond drop earrings that she wore for her wedding in June last year.
A new portrait of Princess Rajwa of Jordan has been released to mark her 30th birthday. Photo: Twitter
Princess Rajwa is the daughter of Saudi businessman Khalid Al Saif. She was educated in Saudi Arabia before moving to the US for higher education, where she studied architecture at Syracuse University. She married Crown Prince Hussein in a lavish ceremony on June 1 last year.
The wedding was attended by royals and dignitaries from around the world, including Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Jill Biden, the US first lady; Prince William and his wife, Kate; and Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the mother of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim.
For the ceremony, the princess wore a custom-made gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab, with an asymmetric neckline, long sleeves and a flowing train. She paired it with embellished flat shoes and a glittering white diamond tiara.
For the wedding banquet, the princess switched to a floral gown by the Italian duo Dolce & Gabbana.
Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa got married on June 1. AP
Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa at their wedding ceremony in Jordan. EPA
The newlyweds pose for a family picture in Amman. Reuters
The bride waves from a car on her wedding day. Reuters
Jordan’s Prince Hashem bin Abdullah, the younger brother of Crown Prince Hussein, escorts the bride to her wedding ceremony. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
The bride wore a white gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. EPA
The wrap-effect gown featured a flower print on its full skirt. Reuters
Princess Rajwa completed her look with a pair of flat shoes and a tiara. Reuters
Prince Hashem and Princess Rajwa enter Zahran Palace for the wedding ceremony. EPA
Prince Hussein arrives for the ceremony. EPA
Proud parents King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan before their son’s marriage. Reuters
Queen Rania speaks with her son before his wedding to Rajwa Al Saif. Reuters
Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa and King Abdullah at the royal wedding ceremony. Reuters
Prince Hussein and his father await the bride’s arrival. Reuters
Prince Hussein places the ring on his bride’s finger before an audience of kings, queens, national leaders and family. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Princess Rajwa signs her marriage certificate as her husband, Prince Hussein, watches. Reuters
Former Jordanian crown prince Hassan bin Talal, uncle of King Abdullah, signs the marriage certificate at Zahran Palace in Amman. EPA
Family and guests at the royal wedding. EPA
All eyes are on the couple during their wedding. PA
Princess Rajwa’s mother, Azza Al Sudairi, and Queen Rania applaud the newlyweds. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa end their day by cutting their seven-tier wedding cake. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa use a ceremonial sword to cut their cake. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa after the ceremony. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa leave after the wedding ceremony. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa wave from their motorcade. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa wave to Jordanians on the streets of Amman after their wedding. Reuters
The convoy takes the newlyweds from their wedding to the grand reception at Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters
The royal couple wave on their way to their wedding reception. Reuters
Guards on white horses take over from the red convoy of Land Rovers and BMW motorcycles escorting the royal couple. Reuters
Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa travel between Zahran and Al Husseiniya palaces. Reuters
An honour guard surrounds the royal couple as they arrive at Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters
Applause for Prince Hussein and his wife at Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters
King Abdullah, Queen Rania, Prince Hashem, Princess Salma and Princess Iman arrive at Al Husseiniya Palace after the royal wedding. Reuters
Shaikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attends the royal wedding in Amman. Reuters
Jill Biden, wife of US President Joe Biden, and their daughter Ashley arrive at the venue. AP
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate. AP
Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad and his brother, National Security Adviser Prince Nasser bin Hamad. EPA
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. PA
Former Armenian president Armen Sarkissian and his wife Nouneh. Reuters
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and her husband Prince Daniel. AP
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Mary. Reuters
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and his wife May. Reuters
Japanese Princess Takamado, right, and her daughter Princess Tsuguko, representing Emperor Naruhito, arrive at the venue of the wedding. Reuters
Malaysia’s King Sultan Abdullah and Queen Tunku Azizah. Reuters
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. Reuters
Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his son Prince Abdul Mateen. EPA
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and his wife Shanaz Ahmed. Royal Hashemite Court / Reuters
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his wife Jeannette. Reuters
Philippa Karsera, first lady of Cyprus. Reuters
Bhutan’s Queen Jetsun Pema and Princess Euphelma. EPA
Former king of Spain Juan Carlos and his wife Sofia. AP
King Philippe of Belgium and his daughter, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant. Reuters
Jordanians wave national flags in the streets. AP
The royal wedding is a national celebration for Jordan’s 11 million people and for many across the Middle East. AP
Since their wedding, the pair have taken an active role in public duties, as well as at more light hearted moments, including making several appearances at the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar to cheer on the Jordanian football team. Although Jordan made it to the final, it eventually lost 3-1 against the home team Qatar.
In April this year, the pair announced that they are expecting their first child. In a statement the royal family said, “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein are expecting their first baby this summer.”
“The Royal Hashemite Court extends its sincere congratulations to Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah on this occasion, and wishes Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa good health and joy as they welcome their baby,” the royal court’s statement reads.