Jordan’s Queen Rania paid an emotional tribute to her son Crown Prince Hussein in a speech at the first celebration ahead of his wedding to Rajwa al-Saif next week.
It was announced in September that Sandhurst graduate Hussain, 28, was to marry Saudi Arabian-born architect Razwa after an engagement ceremony at the bride’s family home in Riyadh.
Hussain and Rajwa are set to marry in Jordan on June 1 at the Zahran Palace in Amman and the celebrations began last night.
Rani Rania shared several pictures on Instagram that showed her celebrating Rajwa with the bride at her traditional pre-wedding henna party.
He wrote: ‘No celebration would be complete without our Jordan family. Celebrating our beautiful Rajwa!’
Jordan’s Queen Rania paid an emotional tribute to her son Crown Hussein in a moving speech at the first celebration ahead of her wedding to Rajwa al-Saif next week.
Rani Rania’s touching speech left the bride in tears and she closed her eyes.
Among the guests were the Rania’s daughters Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, as well as members of the Alsef family and women from across the kingdom.
The party featured performances of traditional Jordanian and Saudi songs by local artists Neda Shrara, Diana Karajan and Zein Awad, as well as performances by the Halim Musical Group, Al Salt Girls Band and Misk Dance Company.
It also had a jafeh for the bride and henna painting for the guests.
Welcoming her guests, Queen Rania said, ‘I am so glad that you all have come to celebrate with us.
‘Today is a special day for us, and for our entire Jordanian family: our joy is one and the same… near or far, you are in our hearts today.’
She explained that like any mother, she also dreamed of marrying Crown Prince Al Hussain.
He added, ‘Al Hussain is your son as much as he is mine – you are his family and this is your celebration.’
Rani Rania shared several pictures on Instagram showing her celebrating Rajwa with the bride at her traditional pre-wedding mehndi party.
The Queen also noted that a daughter is usually a reflection of her mother, referring to the Crown Prince’s future mother-in-law by her maiden name Azza, whom she described as a ‘jewel’.
Sharing a few words about her future daughter-in-law, the Queen described Miss Rajwa as ‘the sweetest and most beautiful bride’ and added that she is as precious to her as her daughters Princess Iman and Salma.
‘I will never forget how happy His Majesty and I were when Al Hussain told us he wanted to marry Razwa. He is the perfect answer to all my prayers for him,’ reflected the Queen before wishing the couple blessings and a happy future.
‘May you always be each other’s source of happiness and support,’ she said.
The Queen also noted that a daughter is usually a reflection of her mother, referring to the Crown Prince’s future mother-in-law by her maiden name Azza, whom she described as a ‘jewel’.
Addressing Ms. Azza Al Sudairi, Rania explained that two months ago, just before Princess Iman’s wedding, she was in her position and knew how she felt.
Rajwa, the youngest daughter of Saudi businessman Khaled Al Saif, attended a dinner party for Queen Rania of Jordan.
Among the guests were the Rania’s daughters Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, as well as members of the Alsef family and women from across the kingdom.
The party featured performances of traditional Jordanian and Saudi songs by local artists Neda Shrara, Diana Karajan and Zein Awad, as well as performances by the Halim Musical Group, Al Salt Girls Band and Misk Dance Company.
Sharing a few words about her future daughter-in-law, the Queen described Miss Rajwa as ‘the sweetest and most beautiful bride’ and added that she is as precious to her as her daughters Princess Iman and Salma.
The bride was beaming with joy as she attended the function hosted by her future mother-in-law
Meanwhile, Queen Rania was joined by her daughter Princess Iman (pictured).
Guests were beaming as they joined the Jordanian royal family for the event, which comes ahead of the wedding next week.
But he assured him that ‘we and Al Hussain will take the best care of Rajwa. This is his country, and he is among his family and his people.’
The Queen added, ‘As mothers, the one thing we really want is to make sure our children are happy.
‘We often ask ourselves if we did the best we could to raise our children. During the last days of His Majesty the late King Hussain and before his death, I promised him that I would raise Al Hussain the way he wanted to be raised.’
Describing Al Hussein as a brave, confident and strong soldier, he compared the crown prince to his father, King Abdullah, praising how he treats his bride and seeing Jordanians coming together not only to attend their wedding celebrations, but also want to see Be involved in its preparation.
‘Right away I realized that he is a true, self-aware Hashemite, who is both a part of you and here to serve you,’ he said.
‘I can now tell His Majesty the late King Hussein that I was true to my word,’ said the Queen, reiterating the incident she had shared about the late King Hussein.
His Majesty concluded by thanking and welcoming his guests. He said, ‘Congratulations to all of us, this is your celebration, as it is ours.’
Sandhurst graduate Hussain, 28, is set to marry Saudi Arabia-born Razwa, also 28, next week, pictured together
Razwa graduated from Syracuse University in New York and attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles after completing her secondary education in Saudi Arabia.
He worked at an architecture firm in Los Angeles and currently works at DesignLab Experience Design Studio in Riyadh.
She is the youngest daughter of Khaled M Al Saif and his wife Azza bint Nayef Al-Sudairi.
Mr. Al Saif is CEO of Al Saif Group, a privately owned company with a diverse portfolio of businesses across healthcare, construction and security services, and a board member of the Saudi-British Joint Business Council, which promotes trade between the two. countries
The eldest of four children of Crown Prince Hussein, King Abdullah and Queen Rania, he is a graduate of the prestigious Georgetown University, Washington DC, and served in the military after graduating from Sandhurst in 2017.
In 2015, he became the youngest person to chair the UN Security Council.
Last year she made headlines when she hosted Prince William on a tour of the Middle East.
After announcing their engagement in September, proud mom Rania shared her joy on Instagram.
She posted a slideshow of the photos, writing: ‘I didn’t think it was possible to hold so much joy in my heart! Congratulations to my elder Prince Hussain and his beautiful bride Rajwa.
In Arabic, Rania said: ‘I prayed to Allah – like me, like every mother – to bless you and find the one you love, Rajwa came.
‘Congratulations to my son, Prince Al-Hussein, and to our precious and sweet bride Rajwa – may Allah bless you and make you happy and completely well.’
The couple attended their first official engagement as husband and wife in October, when they visited the royal engagement.
And in a subtle nod to their relationship, Rajwa chose to wear a necklace featuring the initials ‘R’ and ‘H’.
Rajwa wore a smart white shirt for the occasion, which she paired with a long black skirt.
Meanwhile she kept her accessories minimal, carrying only a tiny white handbag.
The couple appeared in high spirits during their outing with each other and were surprised when they visited the Royal Covenant.
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