• Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa got married on June 1. AP
    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
    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 newlyweds pose for a family picture in Amman. Reuters
  • The bride waves from a car on her wedding day. 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
    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 bride wore a white gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab. EPA
  • The wrap-effect gown featured a flower print on its full skirt. Reuters
    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
    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 Hashem and Princess Rajwa enter Zahran Palace for the wedding ceremony. EPA
  • Prince Hussein arrives for the 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
    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
    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, Princess Rajwa and King Abdullah at the royal wedding ceremony. Reuters
  • Prince Hussein and his father await the bride's arrival. 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
    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
    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
    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
    Family and guests at the royal wedding. EPA
  • All eyes are on the couple during their wedding. PA
    All eyes are on the couple during their wedding. PA
  • Princess Rajwa's mother, Azza Al Sudairi, and Queen Rania applaud the newlyweds. Reuters
    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 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 use a ceremonial sword to cut their cake. Reuters
  • Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif are seen together at their royal wedding ceremony, in Amman, Jordan, June 1, 2023 in this screen grab taken from a video. Royal Hashemite Court (RHC)/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
    Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif are seen together at their royal wedding ceremony, in Amman, Jordan, June 1, 2023 in this screen grab taken from a video. Royal Hashemite Court (RHC)/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
  • Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa leave after the wedding 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 from their motorcade. Reuters
  • Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa wave to Jordanians on the streets of Amman after their wedding. 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 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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad and his brother, National Security Adviser Prince Nasser bin Hamad. EPA
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    Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. PA
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    Former Armenian president Armen Sarkissian and his wife Nouneh. Reuters
  • Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and her husband Prince Daniel. AP
    Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and her husband Prince Daniel. AP
  • Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Mary. Reuters
    Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Mary. Reuters
  • Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and his wife May. 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
    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
    Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah and Queen Tunku Azizah. Reuters
  • Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. Reuters
    Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. Reuters
  • Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his son Prince Abdul Mateen. EPA
    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
    Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and his wife Shanaz Ahmed. Royal Hashemite Court / Reuters
  • Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his wife Jeannette. Reuters
    Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his wife Jeannette. Reuters
  • Philippa Karsera, first lady of Cyprus. Reuters
    Philippa Karsera, first lady of Cyprus. Reuters
  • Bhutan's Queen Jetsun Pema and Princess Euphelma. EPA
    Bhutan's Queen Jetsun Pema and Princess Euphelma. EPA
  • Former king of Spain Juan Carlos and his wife Sofia. AP
    Former king of Spain Juan Carlos and his wife Sofia. AP
  • King Philippe of Belgium and his daughter, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant. Reuters
    King Philippe of Belgium and his daughter, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant. Reuters
  • Jordanians wave national flags in the streets. AP
    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
    The royal wedding is a national celebration for Jordan's 11 million people and for many across the Middle East. AP

Princess Rajwa wears striking Elie Saab dress for her wedding to Crown Prince Hussein


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Princess Rajwa wore a custom Elie Saab gown featuring a flower print on its full skirt and a wrap effect on the bodice, for her wedding to Crown Prince Hussein on the grounds of Zahran Palace on Thursday.

Princess Rajwa, 29, wore the striking dress, with a pair of white flats and a glittering tiara as she walked to the venue.

She was escorted by Prince Hussein's younger brother, Prince Hashem, while younger sisters, Princess Salma and Princess Iman walked behind. Prince Hashem then walked her to the gazebo where Prince Hussein, 28, and his father, King Abdullah II, were waiting on the stage.

Queen Rania sat in the front row with Princess Rajwa's mother, Azza.

The bride and groom then signed the marriage contract, along with two witnesses, in an Islamic marriage ceremony known as a katb ktab.

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa at their wedding ceremony at Zahran Palace. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa at their wedding ceremony at Zahran Palace. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court

Royal Hashemite Court imam Dr Ahmed Al Khalaileh, who was appointed to this position in January 2021, presided over the ceremony.

The brief ceremony was then followed by a photo shoot on the grounds of the Zahran Palace where the bride and groom also interacted with guests.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, who attended the ceremony with Prince William, also wore a dress by Saab. The blush-pink gown, which featured long fluted sleeves and a flowing skirt, is the second piece the princess has worn by the designer in recent months.

Thursday's ceremony was followed by a motorcade procession and then a reception at Al Husseiniya Palace.

Ever since her engagement to Prince Hussein was announced in August, Princess Rajwa has made headlines for her beauty as well as her striking looks.

For her henna party on May 22 at Zahran Palace, she turned to Saudi designer Honayda Serafi who created a dazzling embellished gown that featured personal touches.

Princess Rajwa at her pre-wedding henna party in Amman on May 22. Photo: Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah
Princess Rajwa at her pre-wedding henna party in Amman on May 22. Photo: Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah

The white silk two-piece dress, known as Sahabi Thoub, was decorated with intricate gold beadwork and featured a verse from Tunisian poet Abu Al Qasim Al Shabi embroidered in the veil. The verse spoke of the beauty of life at one’s sight.

“The dress draws its inspiration from Miss Rajwa’s modern personality and her elegant allure, combining each of the couple’s rich civilisations in a contemporary spirit,” Serafi's Instagram account shared.

“The design mirrors traditions and merges rich heritage imbued with Arabic elements and touches of cultural beauty of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

Princess Rajwa has also been spotted taking style cues from her future mother-in-law, Queen Rania. For her first official engagement with Prince Hussein in October, during a visit to the Royal Hashemite Court to see exhibits detailing Jordanian history, she wore a white shirt tucked into a gathered Alexander McQueen midi-skirt.

Princess Rajwa has taken style cues from Queen Rania in the past, including this look with a white shirt tucked into a full skirt. Photos: Instagram
Princess Rajwa has taken style cues from Queen Rania in the past, including this look with a white shirt tucked into a full skirt. Photos: Instagram

Tucking a crisp white shirt into a full midi skirt is a sartorial go-to of the queen of Jordan, who has worn the reliable combination countless times.

In August, in a photo shared by Prince Hussein to announce their engagement, Princess Rajwa wore a blue pleated dress by Greek brand Costarellos, with a pearl necklace.

Hours after the photo of the princess wearing the dress was posted, the brand was inundated with orders. A message on the label's website was posted soon after, announcing delays in shipments “due to an extremely high volume of orders”.

Princess Rajwa wore a blue pleated dress by Greek brand Costarellos, with a pearl necklace, in a photo announcing her engagement to Crown Prince Hussein. Photo: @alhusseinjo / Instagram
Princess Rajwa wore a blue pleated dress by Greek brand Costarellos, with a pearl necklace, in a photo announcing her engagement to Crown Prince Hussein. Photo: @alhusseinjo / Instagram

In another photo shared by the Jordanian Royal Court, Princess Rajwa wore a white high-collared midi dress with an embellished belt by Andrew Gn, who dressed Queen Rania in the images accompanying engagement announcement.

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UK's plans to cut net migration

Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.

Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.

But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.

Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.

Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.

The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.

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The flights 

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