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 royal families.
Queen Rania spoke to Mary Nightingale at Raghadan Palace in Jordan where she opened up about how there is…
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…
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…
Former Crown Prince Hamzah of Jordan under house arrest
3rd April 2021
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 explaining his current situation from his apparent arrest.
This is despite the military previously denying that Hamzah had…
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…
Major situation developing in Jordan - dozens arrested in potential coup attempt against Royal Family
3rd April 2021
A major situation is developing in Jordan this evening following reports of dozens of people being arrested for “security reasons.”
Among those arrested is a former senior advisor to King Abdullah and a member of Jordan’s Royal Family.
Massive…
King Abdullah visits Al Karamah Battle memorial site
23rd March 2021
King Abdullah of Jordan visited the Al Karamah Battle memorial site on Sunday on the 53rd anniversary of the battle. The King was joined by his son, Crown Prince Hussein for the visit to honour the martyrs of Al Karamah Battle.
The King and Crown Prince were received by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Hneiti upon arrival, and King Abdullah later laid a wreath at the…
UN yet to see 'proof of life' of Princess Latifa
7th March 2021
The United Nations has said they have not received proof of life of Princess Latifa, the daughter of the Ruler of Dubai, from the UAE after requesting it two weeks ago.
The UN requested the UAE provide proof of life two weeks ago after secretly videos were released of…
King Abdullah delivers address at Brookings Institution
26th February 2021
Jordan’s King Abdullah II delivered a virtual address at “the Middle East and the new US administration” conference at the Brookings Institution on Thursday, 25 February.
The conference focused on Middle Eastern relations in the new US President, Joe…
Queen Noor weighs in on missing Dubai Princess
23rd February 2021
Queen Noor of Jordan has waded in on the controversy regarding the missing Dubai Princess Latifa whose friends recently released secretly recorded videos of the royal in captivity.
Queen Noor, who sits on the board of commissioners for the International Commission on Missing Persons, retweeted an article about Princess Latifa and asked: “Where is her sister Shamsa??”
Noor has…