Royal Wedding of the Year! See Photos from Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan’s Nuptials
Jordanian royal wedding bells are ringing! On Thursday, Crown Prince Hussein, the heir to the throne, wed Princess Rajwa in Amman. After a nine-month engagement, the couple got married in an Islamic ceremony at Zahran Palace. See inside the regal celebrations.
1.Here Comes the Bride
After guests like Prince William and Kate Middleton found their seats and Crown Prince Hussein processed to the front of the gazebo, Princess Rajwa arrived with her groom’s younger siblings. The bride entered the wedding on the arm of her new brother-in-law Prince Hashem, 18.
2.Best Backup
In a sweet moment, Princess Iman and Princess Salma followed Rajwa as she made her way in, fixing the sweeping train of her dress and long veil to create perfect placement. Iman, 26, perhaps had a little practice with the task, as she recently celebrated her own royal wedding in March.
3.Bride and Groom
Crown Prince Hussein greeted his bride with a huge smile as she entered the venue.
4.The Look of Love
Princess Rajwa and Crown Prince Hussein share a smile during the ceremony.
5.It Begins!
The newly-minted Princess Rajwa was all smiles as she sat beside Crown Prince Hussein at the front of the gazebo before 140 guests, and the ceremony began.
6.Regal Gazebo
The Royal Hashemite Court released a wider shot of the stunning venue, which brought the outdoors in with verdant florals.
7.Just Married
The couple was joyful when Dr. Ahmed Al Khalaileh, imam of the Royal Hashemite Court, closed the service, and sweetly kissed each other on the cheek. Some of the women performed a Zaghrata, a traditional ululation to show happiness at Jordanian and Arab celebrations.
Arm in arm, the newlyweds made their way out of the gazebo.
8.Special Guests
With their union official, it was time to greet guests! The bride and groom briefly spoke with members of the congregation, which was comprised of their families, world royals and heads of state — like Prince William and Princess Kate!
9.Princess to Princess
Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa shared a smile with the Prince and Princess of Wales, sharing warm hugs and kisses on the cheek.
10.Riding in Style
The custom car was previously used to transport the late Queen Elizabeth when she visited Jordan in 1984.
