Jordan

Jordanian royals mark country's 74th Independence Day

Members of the Jordanian Royal Family marked Jordan’s 74th Independence Day on Monday as the country continues to battle COVID-19. Alterations had to be made to the celebrations due to restrictions because of the global pandemic meaning the festivities were subdued. King Abdullah addressed the nation from Raghadan Palace in Amman and an official welcome ceremony was held for his and Queen…
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King Harald and Queen Sonja focus on peace and prosperity in second day of Jordanian state visit

King Harald and Queen Sonja started their three-day long state visit to Jordan on Monday. That first day consisted of a welcome ceremony and focus on business and economics before it ended with a grand banquet at the Jordanian royal palace. The Norwegian royals have been in Jordan since Wednesday last week on a private holiday. The second day of the state visit began when King Harald and Queen…
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New tour confirmed for the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall

Clarence House has just announced a busy programme of overseas visits for the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Charles and Camilla will tour Cyprus and Jordan in March while the heir to the throne will also visit Bosnia and Herzegovina next month. The Prince of Wales will spend time in Srebenica where he will attend events marking the 25th anniversary of the massacre of Bosniak men…
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Jordan's Princess Salma receives her wings after pilot training

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 by her father, King Abdullah, as the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, at Al Husseiniya Palace. Her…
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