King Abdullah of
Jordan gave an extensive interview to France 24’s Marc Perelman. France 24 is a state-owned news network that
is wholly owned by the French government.
The interview covered many complex foreign relations issues from the
recent developments in Iraq to the refugee situation to the recent death of the
Sultan of Oman.
Abdullah described
the Sultan as an…
Buckingham Palace flag flies at half-mast following Omani royal death
12th January 2020
The flag at Buckingham Palace was at half-mast on Saturday due to the death of a close ally to the United Kingdom.
The Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, died on over the weekend at the age of 79 triggering mourning all over the world.
The Sultan was the the…
King Willem-Alexander and the Prince of Wales travel to Oman to offer condolences
12th January 2020
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and the Prince of Wales have travelled to Oman to offer their condolences upon the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos of Oman. King Willem-Alexander is accompanied by Stef Blok, the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
There will be three…
Sultan Qaboos of Oman, who died on 10 January 2020, at the age of 79 after almost five decades on the throne. Since the news broke around the world, condolences have been pouring in.
The King of Bahrain issued a statement: “HM the King paid homage to late Sultan Qaboos who spent a life full of achievements in serving his people as well as the Arab and Islamic nations. The Royal Court…
Sultan Qaboos of Oman, who died on 10 January 2020, at the age of 79 after almost five decades on the throne, has been laid to rest today at the Royal Family Cemetery in Baushar. It is tradition to have a burial as soon as possible.
A statement issued by the Oman News…
The Diwan of Royal Court has issued a statement with the following text this morning:
“To the people of the beloved homeland in all its districts, to the Arab and Islamic nations and to the world at large. It is with hearts filled with faith in Allah and his Providence…
The new Sultan of Oman was chosen today by the family council, following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said yesterday at the age of 79 after almost five decades on the throne, according to Al Jazeera TV. The new Sultan is his cousin Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. The new 65-year-old Sultan is a graduate of the Oxford University Foreign Service Programme. He has reportedly already taken the…
Princess Salma bint Abdullah, the daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan, received her wings yesterday after successfully completing her pilot training.
The Princess completed both theoretical and practical pilot training and was presented with her wings…
Over the past month, royals have released various holiday greetings. We’ve compiled them all together for you below:
Belgium –
Palais Royal, Belgique/Koninklijk Paleis, België/Belgian Royal Palace/Bas Bogaerts
Denmark –
Photo…
Queen Rania of Jordan took part in the Christmas festivities in Fuheis, Jordan, on Wednesday.
She visited the town’s annual Christmas market where she was able to browse the shops and speak to community members. She also watched a group of school children perform different Christmas tunes.
The Queen heard children sing “Jingle Bells,” “Santa Claus is Coming to…
