Princess Salma of Jordan has graduated from the University of Southern California (USC).
The Princess graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in archaeology.
Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania with former US President Barack Obama at Her Royal Highness Princess Salma’s graduation from the University of Southern California California, USA / 12 May 2023 © Royal Hashemite Court 
Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania with former US President Barack Obama at Her Royal Highness Princess Salma’s graduation from the University of Southern California California, USA / 12 May 2023 © Royal Hashemite Court 
Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania with former US President Barack Obama at Her Royal Highness Princess Salma’s graduation from the University of Southern California California, USA / 12 May 2023 © Royal Hashemite Court 
Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, Her Royal Highness Princess Iman, and Mr. Jameel Thermiotis with Her Royal Highness Princess Salma at her graduation from the University of Southern California California, USA / 12 May 2023 © Royal Hashemite Court
King Abdullah, Queen Rania, Princess Iman and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis attended the graduation ceremony in Los Angeles on 12 May.
The Princess graduated alongside Sasha Obama, the younger child of former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. The King and Queen were seen chatting with the former President and his wife at the graduation ceremony.
California, USA / 12 May 2023 © Royal Hashemite Court
California, USA / 12 May 2023 © Royal Hashemite Court
Queen Rania’s Office has shared images from Princess Salma’s graduation with Royal Central.
Crown Prince Hussein acted as Regent in his father’s absence but took the time to congratulate his sister on Instagram, writing: “Mabrook to the coolest Salma.”
The Royal Hashemite Court also extended their congratulations on social media: “Warmest congratulations to Her Royal Highness Princess Salma bint Abdullah II on her graduation from the University of Southern California with a BA degree.”
California, USA / 12 May 2023 © Royal Hashemite Court
He shared a screenshot from a FaceTime call from the graduation ceremony where Princess Salma showed him the Jordanian flag on her red and gold graduation stole.
Queen Rania also shared images from the day on her Instagram (@queenrania), saying: “So proud to celebrate my Salma’s graduation yesterday from the University of Southern California. I can’t wait to see what you do next. Congratulations!”
Salma’s aunt, Princess Alia, wrote on Queen Rania’s post, “Congratulations,” as well.
Princess Salma is the third child and younger daughter of King Abdullah and Queen Rania; she was born in Amman on 26 September 2000.
Salma has also succeeded in the military, graduating from Sandhurst in the UK and becoming Jordan’s first female jet pilot in 2020.
