Hussein and Rajwa of Jordan are celebrating their third wedding anniversary this Monday. To mark the occasion, the Hashemite Royal Court has released a new portrait of the happy couple, an image rich in symbolism and hidden meaning that commemorates this milestone for the future heirs expected to one day succeed King Abdullah and Queen Rania.
The Significance of the Color
The image chosen to mark the couple’s anniversary is their most official portrait to date. Every detail of the composition appears carefully considered, with a striking use of petrol blue featured in Rajwa’s dress, Hussein’s tie, and the backdrop itself. The interplay of light and shadow gives the portrait the look and feel of a painted masterpiece.
© Royal Hashemite Court, queenraniaLooking Directly at the Camera, Smiling
In the portrait, the Jordanian crown prince faces the camera with a broad smile, his arm wrapped around his wife’s waist. Rajwa is shown in profile, embracing her husband in a gesture that conveys both support and protection. She wears long diamond earrings and an Arabic-style diamond ring. Prince Hussein, meanwhile, sports a red multi-pointed star insignia, the same symbol that appears on Jordan’s national flag.
One of the Decade’s Biggest Royal Weddings
The eldest son of King Abdullah and Queen Rania was at the center of one of the decade’s most celebrated royal weddings. The couple married on June 1, 2023, at Zahran Palace in Amman, and from that moment, the bride became Her Royal Highness and officially joined Jordan’s Royal Family.
The wedding brought together royals from around the world, including Prince William and Kate Middleton; King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía of Spain; King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, accompanied by their daughter, Princess Amalia; and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, along with Princess Elisabeth, among many other distinguished guests. In total, 1,700 attendees traveled from across the globe to celebrate the occasion.
© GTRESThe Bride’s Stunning Wedding Dress
Rajwa dazzled in an Elie Saab gown featuring an asymmetric neckline, long sleeves, and a silhouette that elegantly skimmed her figure. The design included delicate draping across the bodice, while a dramatic detachable train flowed from the waist. She completed the look with a tiara and veil.
For the wedding banquet, she changed into a second bridal look: a white formal gown paired with long gloves and the same sparkling tiara.
The Birth of Their Daughter
The couple’s happiness grew even greater with the arrival of their first child, Princess Iman, who was named after her aunt. The little princess was born on August 3, 2024, making King Abdullah and Queen Rania grandparents for the first time.
To celebrate the birth, the family asked that gifts, flowers, and well-wishes be converted into donations to the Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans.
Although Princess Iman is the first child born to the heir apparent, she is not in the line of succession to Jordan’s throne. Under the Hashemite succession system, which follows the male line, inheritance of the throne passes through male descendants.
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