Jordan marks the silver jubilee of King Abdullah II - in pictures

  • From left, Queen Rania, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa attend a national event marking the king's silver jubilee. All Photos: RHC
    From left, Queen Rania, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa attend a national event marking the king's silver jubilee. All Photos: RHC
  • King Abdullah gave a speech to mark his silver jubilee
    King Abdullah gave a speech to mark his silver jubilee
  • King Abdullah and Queen Rania during the silver jubilee event
    King Abdullah and Queen Rania during the silver jubilee event
  • Members of different branches of the security forces marched in front of the king, along with tanks and other military vehicles.
    Members of different branches of the security forces marched in front of the king, along with tanks and other military vehicles.
  • The king pledged to continue a 25-year drive to modernise the country, in a speech to mark his silver jubilee
    The king pledged to continue a 25-year drive to modernise the country, in a speech to mark his silver jubilee
  • A parade was held to mark the silver jubilee
    A parade was held to mark the silver jubilee
  • Members of different branches of the security forces paraded in front of the king
    Members of different branches of the security forces paraded in front of the king
  • King Abdullah saluted as he arrived at a silver jubilee event
    King Abdullah saluted as he arrived at a silver jubilee event
  • The king greeted thousands who lined the streets to mark the occasion
    The king greeted thousands who lined the streets to mark the occasion
  • Jordanians wave flags at the royal procession
    Jordanians wave flags at the royal procession