Jordan prepares for royal wedding - in pictures

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein celebrates as festivities begin before his wedding to Rajwa Al Saif at the Royal Hashemite Court in Amman. Reuters
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein celebrates as festivities begin before his wedding to Rajwa Al Saif at the Royal Hashemite Court in Amman. Reuters
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein at a performance before the start of a dinner. Reuters
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein at a performance before the start of a dinner. Reuters
Crown Prince Hussein poses with relatives and colleagues during a traditional pre-wedding ceremony. Reuters
Crown Prince Hussein poses with relatives and colleagues during a traditional pre-wedding ceremony. Reuters
The Prince takes part in a traditional pre-wedding ceremony. Reuters
The Prince takes part in a traditional pre-wedding ceremony. Reuters
US first lady Jill Biden is greeted by International Women of Courage Award winner Hadeel Aziz on arrival in Amman. Photo: Twitter @FLOTUS
US first lady Jill Biden is greeted by International Women of Courage Award winner Hadeel Aziz on arrival in Amman. Photo: Twitter @FLOTUS
A man paints a car with 'celebrating Al Hussein'. Reuters
A man paints a car with 'celebrating Al Hussein'. Reuters
A worker prepares a poster at a workshop in Madaba, Jordan. Reuters
A worker prepares a poster at a workshop in Madaba, Jordan. Reuters
Posters depicting Prince Hussein and bride-to-be Ms Al Saif. Reuters
Posters depicting Prince Hussein and bride-to-be Ms Al Saif. Reuters
Bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif at a dinner party held by Queen Rania of Jordan. Photo: Queen Rania Media Office
Bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif at a dinner party held by Queen Rania of Jordan. Photo: Queen Rania Media Office
Queen Rania of Jordan with bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif
Queen Rania of Jordan with bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif
Queen Rania of Jordan embraces bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif. Photo: Queen Rania Media Office
Queen Rania of Jordan embraces bride-to-be Rajwa Al Saif. Photo: Queen Rania Media Office
Ms Al Saif has participated in a number of Jordanian royal engagements
Ms Al Saif has participated in a number of Jordanian royal engagements
Queen Rania has been giving the public small glimpses inside the wedding-planning process. AFP
Queen Rania has been giving the public small glimpses inside the wedding-planning process. AFP
Queen Rania with Azza al-Sudairi alongside Princess Iman and Princess Salma during a pre-wedding dinner party. AFP
Queen Rania with Azza al-Sudairi alongside Princess Iman and Princess Salma during a pre-wedding dinner party. AFP
The wedding will take place on June 1. AFP
The wedding will take place on June 1. AFP
A man holds up a pre-wedding poster at a free concert celebration ahead of the wedding Amman International Stadium. AFP
A man holds up a pre-wedding poster at a free concert celebration ahead of the wedding Amman International Stadium. AFP
Jordanian singer Diana Karazon performs during the concert celebration at Amman International Stadium. AFP
Jordanian singer Diana Karazon performs during the concert celebration at Amman International Stadium. AFP
The official portrait for the engagement of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Rajwa Khaled Alseif. Photo RHCJO, Instagram
The official portrait for the engagement of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Rajwa Khaled Alseif. Photo RHCJO, Instagram
The ring of Rajwa Al Saif was visible in the official portrait Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
The ring of Rajwa Al Saif was visible in the official portrait Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
The couple became engaged at the home of Ms Al Saif's father in Riyadh last August.
The couple became engaged at the home of Ms Al Saif's father in Riyadh last August.
The happy couple in the presence of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
The happy couple in the presence of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Ms Al Saif has participated in a number of Jordanian royal engagements. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Ms Al Saif has participated in a number of Jordanian royal engagements. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court