Jordan's King Abdullah II’s inauguration of the 20th Parliament’s second ordinary session - in pictures

  • King Abdullah II addresses the opening session of parliament in Jordan. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    King Abdullah II addresses the opening session of parliament in Jordan. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
  • King Abdullah II arrives to mark the official start of the new parliamentary session. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    King Abdullah II arrives to mark the official start of the new parliamentary session. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
  • Queen Rania arrives for the inauguration. Photo: Queen Rania / Instagram
    Queen Rania arrives for the inauguration. Photo: Queen Rania / Instagram
  • Queen Rania is greeted on arrival. Photo: Queen Rania / Instagram
    Queen Rania is greeted on arrival. Photo: Queen Rania / Instagram
  • The inauguration signals the start of the legislative cycle for the House of Representatives and the Senate. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    The inauguration signals the start of the legislative cycle for the House of Representatives and the Senate. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
  • King Abdullah II delivers his speech from the throne. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    King Abdullah II delivers his speech from the throne. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
  • His speech, which touched on several issues, including his continued support for the people of Palestine, earned applause. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    His speech, which touched on several issues, including his continued support for the people of Palestine, earned applause. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
  • It was a full house. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    It was a full house. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
  • King Abdullah II has been the reigning monarch since 1999. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
    King Abdullah II has been the reigning monarch since 1999. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court