Hussein and Rajwa from Jordan are expecting their first child

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The spectacular royal wedding between Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Rajwa Al Saif on June 1 was only the first step in the life that awaits the couple together. The finishing touch will be when the baby they are expecting together is born. The princess will give birth to the couple’s first child this summer, as announced by the young woman and her husband on social networks through an official statement.

“The Hashemite Royal Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince, and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, are expecting, with the help and grace of God, their first child this summer,” they wrote. both in their profiles.

However, the details about the sex and the exact date on which he will be born, for the moment, will be confidential. The desire to keep the birth conditions of their next baby private is nothing more than an attempt by the princes to perpetuate the traditions of the crown.

Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein and Saudi architect Rajwa Alseif in a file photo from their wedding (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

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Likewise, it is not known whether or not the future grandson of Kings Abdullah and Rania of Jordan will be heir to the throne when he grows up, if he were a man. That decision will be in the hands of his father, the current Hashemite prince, who will also be in charge of naming his wife Rawja as queen only if he himself deems it appropriate.

The current Hashemite kings will become grandparents for the first time. Happy news that reaches Jordanians in the middle of a complicated period. Due to their proximity to the Palestinian people, the monarchs are experiencing very closely the war that the Israelis are fighting there.

Queen Rania of Jordan in an archive image (Getty)

In fact, the queen herself has used her social networks on several occasions in order to send messages of help and support those affected as much as possible. Without going any further, Hussein’s mother published some strong words on her Twitter this Wednesday, April 10: “I wish you all a happy end of Ramadan and I pray that the suffering in Palestine ends.”

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The Saudi architect married the Jordanian prince on June 1 in a traditional Arab ceremony. Apparently, the wedding between these two 29-year-olds is part of an elaborate diplomatic strategy, according to several media outlets. Leaving aside the emotional bond that may exist between the two, the marriage of Rajwa and Hussein also symbolizes the union between the two native countries of the aforementioned.

And strengthening ties with their neighbor could be very good for the Hashemites. Saudi Arabia is a very rich country in different areas, but above all, it is known for the large quantities of oil mines that it owns. That Rajwa maintains a close relationship with the royal family of Riyadh could be very good for resource-poor Jordanians.

Hence, the July 1 ceremony forged several bonds. The high-profile wedding was also a meeting point for many well-known faces from the world of royalty. Among the guests were the Princes of Wales, William and Kate Middleton, as well as the Emeritus Kings of Spain, Juan Carlos I and Sofia, who had an awkward encounter at the celebration. However, it was surprising to see that his son and current monarch Felipe VI and his wife Letizia Ortiz were not seen at the event.