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…
Queen Rania honours winners of 2019 Queen Rania Award for Excellence in Education
11th December 2019
Queen Rania joined some inspiring Jordanian educators on Monday at the Royal Cultural Palace in Amman to present the 2019 Queen Rania Award for Excellence in Education (QRAEE).
“Empowering the winners to serve as role models for their peers, the awards aim to…
Princess Haya's website taken offline as trial over custody of her children is set to start
11th November 2019
Update: The website is back online as of Tuesday, 12 November.
As the court hearings in London are set to begin over the custody of the two children between Princess Haya of Jordan, 45, and Rule of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, 70, today, Princess…
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…
American actress and singer Lindsay Lohan, 33, has a “platonic and respectful” relationship with Saudi Arabia’s 34-year-old Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to Lohan’s father, Michael.
Rumours began circulating over the summer about Lindsay…
Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan visited the Irbid Governorate’s Bani Kinanah district on Wednesday north of the capital in Amman.
The Queen met representatives from the Kufrsoum Agricultural Cooperative Association for Pomegranate Producers to discuss the…
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia expected to make third attempt to buy Manchester United
28th October 2019
Manchester United is reportedly expecting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to make a third attempt to buy the team.
The Crown Prince has made two previous offers, including a £3 billion offer, and is expected to attempt to buy the football club once again. Financial experts estimate that the royal would have to offer at least £4 billion to have a chance.
Manchester United…
