Exciting News: Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan Anticipate the Arrival of Their First Child
The royal couple of Jordan tied the knot recently and are eagerly awaiting the birth of their first baby, expected to arrive in the coming summer months.
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Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his wife, Princess Rajwa, are expecting their first child this summer, as announced by the ****Jordanian royal family.
The statement released on April 10 by the Royal Hashemite Court shared the exciting news. The court expressed its congratulations to King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah. They also wished Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa good health and joy as they prepare to welcome their baby.
Crown Prince Hussein, the son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, tied the knot with Rajwa Al Saifl last summer at Zahran Palace in Amman. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries from all over the world, including Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, First Lady Jill Biden, Queen Sofia of Spain, King Frederik X of Denmark and Queen Mary, and Brunei Prince Abdul Mateen.
According to royal blog Gert’s Royals, the baby will be given the titles of His/Her Royal Highness and Prince/Princess. If the baby is a boy, he will also be second in line to the throne after his father, as the prince’s eldest son. However, a daughter would not be in line for the throne, as the Jordanian line of succession only applies to males.
The baby's arrival will also mark a special milestone for Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, 62, and Queen Rania, 53, as they will become first-time grandparents.
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The prince and princess, despite their glamorous wedding, have managed to keep a low profile. Prince Hussein was born in Jordan and Princess Rajwa in Saudi Arabia, but both pursued their college education in the United States. Prince Hussein graduated from Georgetown University in 2016 with a degree in international history and also attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England. Meanwhile, Princess Rajwa completed her studies at Syracuse University, majoring in architecture in 2017. She also spent time in Dubai to explore the city's sustainable developments.
The news of the princess's pregnancy comes just two months after the passing of her father, Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Sai, who died at the age of 71.
With deep sadness and sorrow, we say goodbye to my dear father-in-law," Prince Hussein shared on Instagram in February. "We will never forget his kindness, generosity, and honesty. May God bless him with mercy and give us the strength to cope with this loss."
The Royal Hashemite Court declared three days of mourning in his memory.
Editor's P/S:
The upcoming arrival of a royal baby in Jordan is a joyous occasion for the Hashemite family and the nation alike. Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa's first child will be a cherished addition to the royal lineage, bringing immense happiness to their loving parents and grandparents, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. The news of the pregnancy is particularly poignant given the recent loss of Princess Rajwa's father, adding a bittersweet dimension to this momentous event.
The future baby's gender will determine its position in the line of succession, with a son inheriting the second position after his father. However, the article highlights the gender disparity in the Jordanian line of succession, which does not allow daughters to ascend to the throne. This raises questions about the modernization and inclusivity of the country's royal protocols and the potential for future reforms that could address this issue.
