It is one of the most anticipated royal weddings of the year, Queen Rania and King Abdullah II’s eldest child, Crown Prince Hussein, is getting married to Rajwa Al Saif tomorrow, June 1, 2023.
The wedding will reportedly take place at the Zahran Palace, Amman, Jordan, the same location at which the current Jordanian King and Queen got married.
This Royal wedding will host royalty from across the world, members of parliament, society, and, of course, family and friends.
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A number of festivities have led up to the royal wedding, including a drone show which showcased the grandeur when the skies of the capital, Amman, had a drone show to mark the royal occasion.
The Glamourous Henna Party
Last week Queen Rania hosted a traditional henna night for her future daughter-in-law and just by the pictures, we can see the energy and happiness radiate through!
For the event, Rajwa reportedly wore an intricate white and gold creation by HONAYDA, from her home country of Saudi Arabia. It was a two-piece Najdi dress known as the Sahabi Thoub, which was designed for the occasion, bridging the past and present.” It infused the bride’s heritage in a fully handcrafted veil and dress flourishing through 3D ornaments with a mix of silk, metallic threads, and traditional reed strings featuring the iconic palm of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,’ the designer explained on Instagram. “Seven stars are exclusively featured in the veil, symbolizing the 7-pointed Jordanian star. The veil pays homage to the couple’s eternal love story, in a famous verse of Tunisian poet Abu al-Qasim al Shabi translating the beauty of life at one’s sight”, she added.
She looked angelic, and so did Queen Rania. In a pastel blue gown by Saiid Kobeisy, a Bahraini pearl clutch, and diamond earrings, the Queen elegantly hosted the occasion, and we can’t wait to see what the Royals will wear at the wedding!
Rajwa Al Saif: The bride-to-be
The beautiful bride-to-be was born on April 28, 1994, in Riyadh. Rajwa Khalid bin Masaad Al Saif hails from a prominent Saudi Arabian family with deep roots in the Saba’ tribe. Her family is well-known in the Al Atar town of Sudair, located in the central Najd region of Saudi Arabia. They have been esteemed community members since the reign of King Abdulaziz Al Saud. Notably, her family owns a respected contracting company called Al Saif Engineering Consultants which is managed by her father Khalid bin Masaad bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif.
Rajwa is the youngest of three siblings, Faisal, Naif, and Dana. She studied Architecture at Syracuse University in New York after graduating from high school in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, she holds a professional degree in Visual Communications from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in the US. She is also a second cousin of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
The Crown Prince currently serves as a captain in the Jordanian Armed Forces. He graduated from Georgetown with a degree in International History.
The royal engagement story
There is very little known about how the two met. The crown prince said they met on a special occasion through a mutual friend and Rajwa left a lasting first impression, eventually leading the crown prince to propose. The Royal Court officially announced their engagement on August 17, 2022, in a ceremony held at her family’s Riyadh residence in Saudi Arabia.
The Legendary Red Procession
The Red Procession as it is called, is a tradition in Jordan. It is expected to center stage post the wedding. The procession will feature a fleet of 20 striking red Land Rover convertibles. Fourteen of these vehicles lead the procession, while the remaining six are backups, ready to seamlessly step in if needed. This illustrious tradition dates back to 1946, to the establishment of Jordan following its independence on May 25, 1946. It holds the esteemed title of being the official Hashemite procession, accompanying the kings during momentous ceremonial events and diplomatic receptions.
Once adorned by elegant white horses, the procession, which is ridden by 71 soldiers from the Royal Guard, now boasts ten motorcycles. These proud soldiers don formal uniforms with red sashes across their chests.
The Red Procession will pass through the streets of Amman, sharing the nation’s exuberance with the Jordanian people and residents.
Royal Guest List
While the palace is mum on a wide range of details about the wedding, sources say, several royals from around the world, including the King and Queen of the Netherlands, as well as the first lady of the United States, Jill Biden, have confirmed their participation.
The words “We Rejoice” are written in Arabic calligraphy on a logo that was unveiled to commemorate the occasion.
