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Queen Rania of Jordan takes part in Christmas festivities

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…
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Princess Raiyah of Jordan engaged to British journalist

Princess Raiyah bint Al Hussein, the youngest daughter of King Hussein of Jordan and Queen Noor and half-sister of the current King Abdullah II of Jordan, is engaged to Mr Faris Ned Donovan. They were engaged on 26 October. [getty src="83864236" width="405" height="594"] A statement from the Royal Hashemite Court reads, “The Royal Hashemite Court extends its sincere congratulations to…
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New royal baby in Jordanian Royal Family

The Jordanian Royal Family has just gotten a little bigger. King Abdullah and Queen Rania have become an uncle and an aunt once again as the King’s younger half-brother, Prince Hashim’s wife, Princess Fahdah gave birth to their fifth child. The Royal Hashemite…
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ICYMI: Queen Rania meets with women from Abbadi tribe

Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan met with women from the Abbadi tribe on 30 September in Amman’s Al Mu’tamed bin Abbad Charitable Society. Upon arrival, she was welcomed by Nashmiyat Bani Abbad group’s founder, Dr Mervat Mheirat; the president of the society, Dr Abed Al Ghani Al Nahar; and its vice president, Ibrahim Al Mheirat. Queen Rania thanked the Al Mu’tamed bin…
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King of Jordan addresses UN General Assembly

King Abdullah II of Jordan addressed the UN General Assembly’s 74th session yesterday in New York City. The King focused on Palestine, saying that the continued occupation of the territory is a moral tragedy. “No occupation, no displacements, no acts of…
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Princess Haya reportedly appointed Deputy Chief of Mission at the Jordanian Embassy in Britain

Princess Haya of Jordan has been reportedly appointed the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Jordanian Embassy in Britain by her half-brother, King Abdullah II, according to the London based Al Quds. This comes after Britain did not accept Haya’s asylum request as she battles in court with husband, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, over their children. The appointment…
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