• 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
  • Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa after the ceremony. 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 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
  • Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. PA
    Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. PA
  • Former Armenian president Armen Sarkissian and his wife Nouneh. Reuters
    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

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Jordan's Prince Hussein calls Princess Rajwa the 'light of my life' in touching tribute

The couple wed in Amman on Thursday at ceremony attended by royals from around the world

Taylor Heyman
Taylor Heyman

June 02, 2023

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Jordan's newly-wed Crown Prince Hussein shared a touching message to his wife Princess Rajwa on Instagram on Friday.

The couple wed on Thursday in an elaborate day of festivities that drew dignitaries and royals from around the world.

Shortly after the ceremony, Jordan's Royal Hashemite Court announced that the bride would carry the title of Princess.

Sharing a picture of the pair together, Prince Hussein wrote: “God has blessed me with Rajwa, the light of my life and my lifelong companion.

“May our marriage bring us both peace and warmth. I pray that God continues to bless us.

“Once again, my deepest thanks to everyone who celebrated with us, from our beloved Jordan, as well as our family and loved ones from around the world. I could not be more thankful to God for the countless blessings He has granted me today and to Rajwa, for everything she is to me.”

Queen Rania also took to Instagram to share photographs of the day, which began with an Islamic ceremony at Zahran Palace before a motorcade took the couple through the streets of the capital to Al Husseiniya Palace for a reception attended by more than 1,700 people.

“May God bless you both and fill your home with love and happiness,” she wrote to her son and his wife.

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Seats open:

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