Jordan's Princess Rajwa leaves hospital with baby Iman


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Jordan's Princess Rajwa was seen leaving the hospital King Hussein Medical Centre in Amman on Wednesday in her first public appearance after giving birth to a baby girl.

Video clips shared on social media showed Crown Prince Hussein holding Princess Rajwa's hand as they exited the hospital surrounded by a crowd of well-wishers. Prince Hussein can be seen carrying a pram on his other hand.

Prince Hussein also shared photos with Princess Rajwa and their baby girl on Instagram, thanking well wishers for their messages.

The royal couple, who were accompanied by Prince Hussein's sister Princess Salma, were seen waving to the crowd when leaving the hospital, some of whom can be heard ululating.

A smiling Princess Rajwa was dressed in a printed linen shirt dress by designer Evi Grintela, which featured a cinched belted waist.

The royal baby, who was officially named Princess Iman bint Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, was born early on Saturday. She is the first grandchild of King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania.

The Royal Hashemite Court first made the announcement, sharing a video showing Prince Hussein holding the baby while reciting a traditional call to prayer for newborns.

"I thank God for giving us our first granddaughter Iman bint Hussein. I congratulate beloved Hussein and Rajwa for their newborn," King Abdullah posted in Arabic on Instagram.

Queen Rania later shared a series of images, which included her and King Abdullah lovingly cradling baby Iman. The photos also showed Prince Hussein's siblings, Princess Iman and Princess Salma, as well as Prince Hashem with the royal baby.

"Iman, you’ve already got a hold of my heart. Our family has never been happier!," Queen Rania wrote on Instagram.

  • Queen Rania cradles her granddaughter as King Abdullah II, Princess Iman and Prince Hashem look on. Photo: @queenrania / Instagram
    Queen Rania cradles her granddaughter as King Abdullah II, Princess Iman and Prince Hashem look on. Photo: @queenrania / Instagram
  • Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa with their baby girl, Princess Iman. Photo: alhusseinjo / Instagram
    Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa with their baby girl, Princess Iman. Photo: alhusseinjo / Instagram
  • Crown Prince Hussein holding his newborn baby girl Iman in Amman. Photo: Jordanian Royal Palace
    Crown Prince Hussein holding his newborn baby girl Iman in Amman. Photo: Jordanian Royal Palace
  • Princess Iman and Prince Hashem with the newborn. Photo: @queenrania / Instagram
    Princess Iman and Prince Hashem with the newborn. Photo: @queenrania / Instagram
  • Princess Salman with her niece. Photo: @queenrania / Instagram
    Princess Salman with her niece. Photo: @queenrania / Instagram
  • King Abdullah II holding his newborn granddaughter Iman next to his wife Queen Rania. Photo: Jordanian Royal Palace
    King Abdullah II holding his newborn granddaughter Iman next to his wife Queen Rania. Photo: Jordanian Royal Palace
  • Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa have welcomed their first child. Photo: @queenrania / Instagram
    Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa have welcomed their first child. Photo: @queenrania / Instagram
  • The Jordanian royal couple were engaged in Riyadh on August 17, 2022. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    The Jordanian royal couple were engaged in Riyadh on August 17, 2022. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
  • The official engagement portrait of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa, then known as Rajwa Al Saif. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    The official engagement portrait of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa, then known as Rajwa Al Saif. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
  • Bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif at her Henna party before her wedding to Prince Hussein. Photo: @queenrania / Instagram
    Bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif at her Henna party before her wedding to Prince Hussein. Photo: @queenrania / Instagram
  • Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa after their wedding ceremony in Amman, Jordan, on June 1, 2023. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    Prince Hussein and his wife Princess Rajwa after their wedding ceremony in Amman, Jordan, on June 1, 2023. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
  • Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa wave to well-wishers while being driven through Amman after their wedding. AP
    Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa wave to well-wishers while being driven through Amman after their wedding. AP
  • Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa watch a football match between Jordan and Tajikistan at the 2023 Asian Cup. Photo: @CoutureRoyals / X
    Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa watch a football match between Jordan and Tajikistan at the 2023 Asian Cup. Photo: @CoutureRoyals / X
  • King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa attend a national event marking King Abdullah's Silver Jubilee. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa attend a national event marking King Abdullah's Silver Jubilee. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court

Iman, which means faith or belief in Arabic, is a popular female name in the Middle East. Prince Hussein also has a sister with the same name. The second child and eldest daughter of King Abdullah, Princess Iman married Jameel Thermiotis, a venture capitalist who lives in New York, at a grand wedding in Amman last year.

The Jordanian royal family announced Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa, who is from Saudi Arabia, were expecting their first child on April 10.

The couple married at a glittering ceremony in June last year. The wedding began with a traditional Islamic ceremony on the grounds of Zahran Palace, followed by a motorcade procession through the packed streets of Amman to Al Husseiniya Palace, where a grand reception took place.

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