Published: 10:06, June 2, 2023 | Updated: 10:17, June 2, 2023
Jordan's crown prince weds Saudi architect in lavish wedding
By Xinhua

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al-Saif sit during the wedding ceremony in Amman, Jordan, June 1, 2023. (PHOTO / ROYAL HASHEMITE COURT VIA AP)

AMMAN - Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein married Saudi Arabian architect Rajwa Al-Saif on Thursday during a lavish wedding ceremony attended by Arab and foreign dignitaries, the Royal Hashemite Court announced.

At the wedding ceremony held at the Zahran Palace, King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania warmly welcomed the guests that included kings, queens, princesses, and top officials from many countries across the world.

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Saudi Rajwa Al-Saif wave to well-wishers during their wedding ceremonies in Amman, Jordan, June 1, 2023. (PHOTO / AP)

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein and Saudi Rajwa Al-Saif wave to well-wishers during their wedding ceremonies in Amman, Jordan, June 1, 2023. (PHOTO / AP)

Jordanians wave the national flags in anticipation of the royal motorcade in Amman, Jordan on June 1, 2023, just ahead of Crown Prince Hassan and Saudi architect Rajwa Al-Saif's wedding. (PHOTO / AP)

Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa headed to the Al Hussainiya Palace in a red motorcade that drove through the capital of Amman after the ceremony.

Many Jordanians lined up along the streets leading to the Al Hussainiya Palace to celebrate the royal marriage.

This handout photo released by the Jordanian Royal Palace shows a view of the royal wedding ceremony of Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al-Saif, attended by their families and royals from across the globe, at the Zahran Palace in Amman on June 1, 2023. (PHOTO / JORDANIAN ROYAL PALACE VIA AFP)

Upon arrival at the Al Hussainiya Palace, King Abdullah and Queen Rania hosted a wedding reception, which was attended by members of the royal family and members of the Al-Saif family, as well as the invited guests.