Queen Rania of Jordan took to social media to celebrate her son, HRH Crown Prince Hussein’s birthday, with a heartwarming and never-before-seen picture. The photo, shared with the Queen’s 10.2 million followers on Instagram, offers a glimpse into the happy couple’s life and the exciting anticipation surrounding the arrival of their first child.
The photo captures a candid moment of the Crown Prince and Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein, standing side-by-side in a lush green space. Both beam with smiles as they gaze playfully to the side. Princess Rajwa’s radiant beauty shines through in a pale yellow dress by Rabanne, its form-fitting silhouette gracefully highlighting her baby bump. Queen Rania’s accompanying caption reads, “Happy birthday my dearest Hussein,” followed by an enthusiastic, “Can’t wait to see you and Rajwa as parents!”
This intimate glimpse comes as a rare public appearance for the pregnant princess. The announcement of their first child, expected to arrive this summer, came in April from the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan. The official statement conveyed, “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince, and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, are expecting, with God’s help and grace, their first child, in the summer of this year.” The news was met with widespread joy and congratulations from Jordanians and well-wishers worldwide.
Princess Rajwa’s first public appearance prior to the pregnancy announcement came at the celebratory event for King Abdullah II’s Silver Jubilee. Their royal wedding in June 2023 was a spectacular affair, deemed the biggest royal wedding of the year. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries and fellow royals from across the globe, marking a momentous occasion for the Hashemite Kingdom.
Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa stand next in line for the Jordanian throne, following King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. Queen Rania’s heartfelt message on social media not only celebrates her son’s birthday but also underscores the immense joy and anticipation surrounding the arrival of the royal couple’s first child. The unseen photo offers a glimpse into their happiness, further endearing them to the public and generating excitement for this new chapter in the Jordanian royal family’s story.
