Jordan King Abdullah welcomed home after successful surgery in Germany – in pictures

Crown Prince Al Hussein, other royals and senior officials welcome King Abdullah II home upon his arrival at Marka Military Airport in Jordan. All photos: Twitter
Prince Hussein, the Crown Prince, greets his father on the runway
The Crown Prince, other princes and princesses, and senior civil and military officials receive the monarch
King Abdullah II had surgery on a slipped disc in his spine
The Jordanian air force escorted his plane to Marka Military Airport
Prince Hussein, other royals and senior officials give the king a warm welcome
The Crown Prince was appointed regent during his father’s absence