Crown Prince Hussein.Photo:Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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Crown Prince Husseinof Jordan is marking his last day before becoming a married man!
Crown Prince Hussein also joined his father, King Abdullah, on Wednesday for a dinner (with over 4,000 Jordanians over their national dish, Mansaf) at the Royal Hashemite Court.
The guest list for the event, which featured performances celebrating Jordan’s diversity, included members of the country’s royal family, representatives of the nation’s tribes, Jordan’s Circassian and Chechen communities, members of civil society organizations, businesspersons, youth figures, former and current government officials and army and security agencies personnel.
Queen Rania praised Rajwa in her welcome speech, describing her as “the sweetest and most beautiful bride-to-be."
“I’ll never forget how happy His Majesty and I were when Al Hussein told us he wanted to marry Rajwa. She is the perfect answer to all my prayers for him," Rania, 52, said. “May you always be each other’s source of happiness and support.”
The Arab Weeklyrecently reported that the henna party tradition has evolved in Jordan in recent years. What used to be a “sad occasion as the bride prepared to leave her family home” has been reimagined as a bridal shower-like festivity, henna artist Naqa' Gharaibeh told the outlet.
The newlyweds will then travel to Al Husseiniya Palace in a motorcade procession for the wedding reception, which will feature diverse performances paying tribute to the Crown Prince’s military career, his bride’s Saudi Arabian heritage and traditional Jordanian artistry.
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Jordan’s royal family is having a busy year of celebrations. In March, King Abdullah and Queen Rania’s daughterPrincess ImanmarriedJameel Alexander Thermiotis— with Crown Prince Hussein walking his sister down the aisle.
“Iman, I pray this next chapter in your life brings you as much joy, love, and laughter as you have brought us over the years. Congratulations to the bride and groom!” Queen Rania wrote onInstagramalong with photos of the nuptials.
The family has also celebratedPrincess Salma’sgraduation from the University of Southern Californiaand Prince Hashem’s high school graduation.
“Guys, can we slow down a bit? This mum needs to catch her breath!” Queen Rania posted on Instagram about her youngest son’s graduation.
source: people.com
