How Did Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein Meet Princess Rajwa?
In honour of last week’s news that the royal couple are expecting their first child together, Bazaar Arabia looks back at the timeline of their relationship here…
The love story of Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa has captured the attention of the world, particularly since last week’s announcement that the couple are expecting. Though not much has been disclosed, here is what we know so far about how they met…
How did Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein meet Princess Rajwa?
Last year at the Tawasol forum, Prince Al Hussein revealed he met Princess Rajwa through “a classmate” at school. No further details have been revealed. Despite coming from respected families, the Prince and Princess of Jordan found each other in an environment detached from the expectations of royal life.
Their story serves as a testament to the simplicity of their love and sets the stage for their future roles in the Kingdom.
Their engagement
The beautiful couple announced their engagement in 2022 at Princess Rajwa’s family home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Royal Family stated “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, and extends its sincere congratulations on this occasion.”
The Royal Wedding
Famously attended by Their Royal Highnesses Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales, along with Their Royal Highnesses Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and King Williem-Alexander of Netherlands, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Fredrik of Denmark and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.
Crown Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa were wed on June 1, 2023 at Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan, following the footsteps of many members of the Jordanian royal family.
Looking Ahead…
As they prepare for parenthood, Prince Al Hussein and Princess Rajwa’s story represents the future of the monarchy, intertwining tradition with modernity. Their story of how friendship can grow into love and the role of education in bringing people together is an inspiration to many.
Harper’s Bazaar Arabia celebrates this exciting royal announcement and wishes the happy couple all the best.