The Royal Hashemite Court has released a statement thanking all those who have expressed condolences over the death of King Abdullah’s uncle, Prince Muhammed.
The Royal Court said: “By the order of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, the Royal Hashemite Court extends thanks and gratitude to all Jordanians and friends from Arab and foreign countries who have expressed…
Sheikh Mohammed hoping for Kentucky Derby success amidst a wall of controversy surrounding his kidnapped daughter
1st May 2021
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is hoping to win America’s most famous horse race on Saturday, but his attempt at racing glory comes alongside a huge amount of controversy.
Sheikh Mohammed is one of racing’s most prominent figures, having won most major…
Jordan’s King Abdullah II is mourning the death of his uncle, Prince Muhammad bin Talal, who died on Thursday, 29 April at the age of 80.
The Royal Hashemite Court said the Prince, who was the King’s personal envoy, died in Amman.
The Royal Court said in a…
Queen Rania of Jordan visited the Al Yusra Women Charity Society on Monday in Madaba. The Queen paid the visit to learn more about women’s economic empowerment programmes and to see how they are helping improve local families’ livelihoods.
Her Majesty spoke to the board of directors, including Society President, Ibtisam Al Shu’ara, who informed her about their work and…
King Abdullah and Prince Hamzah appear in public together for the first time since 'royal rift'
13th April 2021
Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of uncertainty about the political situation in Jordan, one of the most stable states in the Middle East. The constitutional monarchy is said to have been subjected to a planned coup that was averted by Jordanian security forces.
Queen Rania shared her memories of the Duke of Edinburgh on the ITV News special “Prince Philip: A Royal Salute.” The Queen consort of Jordan spoke about the role of a consort, her memories of Prince Philip and the relationship between the British and Jordanian…
There has been a lot of uncertainty over the past week about the political situation in Jordan, one of the most stable states in the Middle East. The small Middle Eastern monarchy is said to have been subjected to a planned coup that was averted. The President of the United States, Joe Biden, spoke to the King of Jordan in a phone call on Wednesday. The US President wanted to make it clear that…
King Abdullah sends letter to Jordanian people after thwarted plot to destabilise country
8th April 2021
King Abdullah of Jordan has broken his silence after the plot to destabilise Jordan was thwarted and his brother was put under house arrest. The King released a letter to the Jordanian people yesterday saying that the rift with his brother, Prince Hamzah, is over and that an…
Prince Hamzah bin Hussein, the former Crown Prince of Jordan, says he has been placed under house arrest.
The Prince, who is half brother to King Abdullah, claims that his detention comes as part of a crackdown on critics.
BBC News has obtained a video of the Prince…
Saudi Arabia condemns coup attempt in Jordan as former head of Jordanian Royal Household is arrested
3rd April 2021
The Royal House of Saudi Arabia has condemned an apparent coup attempt against King Abdullah, saying they “stand by” Jordan’s monarch.
Around 20 individuals have been attested in Jordan for “security reasons.”
Among those arrested is Sharif Hassan bin Zaid, Jordan’s former royal envoy to Saudi Arabia.
A Saudi royal spokesperson said: “The Kingdom stands…
