From engagement to a baby, timeline of Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa's relationship

Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa are now parents.

On Saturday, the Royal Hashemite Court was announced that Princess Rajwa had given birth to a healthy baby girl named Iman. She is the first grandchild of King Abdullah and Queen Rania. The event marks another milestone for the royal couple, who tied the knot in a glittering wedding ceremony at Zahran Palace, Amman, in June 2023.

Here’s a look at the highlights of their relationship so far.

August 2022: The couple announce their engagement

Princess Rajwa wore a blue pleated dress by Greek brand Costarellos with a pearl necklace in the official engagement photo. Photo: alhusseinjo / instagram

The Royal Hashemite Court announced that Prince Hussein was engaged to Rajwa Al Saif, the daughter of Saudi businessman Khalid Al Saif and Azza Al Sudairi. In their official engagement photo, Princess Rajwa wore a blue pleated dress by Greek brand Costarellos, along with a pearl necklace.

The engagement took place at the home of Rajwa's father in Riyadh. It was announced on Twitter with four photos showing the couple together, with Prince Hussein's parents, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, pictured alongside members of Rajwa's family.

October 2022: First royal outing together

Princess Rajwa wore a white shirt and black skirt, both by Alexander McQueen, to visit the Royal Hashemite Court in October 2022. Crown Prince Hussein / Instagram

A couple of months after announcing their engagement, the couple made their first public appearance together. They learnt about Jordan’s history and heritage from Prince Hussein’s great uncle, Prince Hassan bin Talal.

The pair made stops throughout their tour that included the Royal Hashemite Court, where they viewed exhibitions and looked at the collections of the founding King Abdullah I, as well as the office of King Hussein. They showed the history of the royal Hashemite family from their early beginnings.

To mark her first official appearance in Jordan, Rajwa wore an elegant white buttoned shirt, tucked into an A-line black skirt and belt from Alexander McQueen. She carried a white Gucci GG Marmont bag and wore a gold necklace featuring the couple's initials, H and R.

March 2023: Attending Princess Iman’s wedding together

The engaged couple attended the first royal Jordanian wedding of the year as Prince Hussein's eldest sister, Princess Iman, married Jameel Thermiotis.

Rajwa stunned by wearing a mustard yellow draped cape dress designed by Serbian designer Roksanda Ilincic. The future princess kept her look minimal when it came to accessories, with dangling earrings in burgundy and the Knot Intrecciato Gold Mesh Clutch from Bottega Veneta.

June 2023: They celebrate their wedding day

The couple tied the knot, with Rajwa wearing a custom Elie Saab gown featuring a flower print on its full skirt and a wrap effect on the bodice. She wore a pair of white flats and a sparkling tiara as she walked to the venue on the grounds of Zahran Palace. Similar to when her mother-in-law married, Rajwa wore a diamond tiara for the occasion, which featured stylised Arabic calligraphy on the side, reading: “Rajwatum min Allah”, translating to “A prayer answered by God”.

Meanwhile, Prince Hussein looked dapper in a black military uniform, a look inspired by the outfit his father wore at his wedding to Queen Rania in 1993.

February 2024: They watch Jordan make history at the Asian Cup

Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa attend the Jordan-Tajikistan match in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Asian Cup. Photo: @CoutureRoyals / X

In February, the couple was spotted in the stands as they watched Jordan qualify for its first Asian Cup semi-final by defeating Tajikistan 1-0 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar. Wearing the Jordanian team's white jerseys, the royals smiled and waved to the crowds during the match.

Prince Hussein was again seen with his mother Queen Rania and siblings Princess Salma and Prince Hashem at the Asian Cup final where Jordan lost 3-1 to Qatar. He wore the team's red away jersey, with the Jordan emblem emblazoned on the left breast, over a long-sleeved white shirt.

April 2024: The couple announce they are expecting a child

The news of Princess Rajwa’s pregnancy was announced by the Jordanian royal family in a statement. “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,” it reads.

August 2024: The birth of Princess Iman

It was announced on Saturday that Princess Rajwa has given birth to Princess Iman, the first royal grandchild of King Abdullah and Queen Rania.

"The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein were blessed, on August 3, 2024, with a baby girl they named Iman," said the royal court.

It also shared a video showing Prince Hussein holding the baby while reciting the adhan, a traditional call to prayer for newborns.

King Abdullah took to social media to congratulate his son and daughter-in-law while also posting a tribute to his granddaughter. Translated from Arabic, the message reads: "I thank God for giving us our first granddaughter Iman bint Hussein. I congratulate beloved Hussein and Rajwa for their newborn.

"We ask God to raise her well and protect her for her parents. You have lit up our family, Grandpa!"