Royal Hashemite Family
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the center of the Arab world. The Kingdom practices a parliamentary system and a hereditary monarchy. King Abdullah bin Hussein and Queen Rania Abdullah are active in preserving and promoting the Kingdom’s extraordinary cultural heritage and Royal Hashemite Family.
On 7 February 1999, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein ascended the throne on the day his father, the late King Hussein, died.
King Hussein is the forty-twenty generation direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. He is remembered as the leader who led his country towards peace and stability during a turbulent time in the Middle East. Committed to democracy and civil liberties like his father, King Abdullah bin Hussein and human rights. This commitment has made Jordan a regional model for development and prosperity in the Middle East.
King Abdullah received his primary education at the Islamic Educational Institute in Amman and later at St Edmund’s School in Surrey, England. His secondary education was received at Eaglebrook School and Deerfield College in the United States of America.
The Royal Hashemite Crown
The Royal Hashemite Crown is a symbol of the monarchy of the Royal Hashemite family. The golden crown consists of five arches with a beaded design. Fanning out from below its peak and attached to a base, the embossed design is reminiscent of rubies and emeralds. Five lotus flowers are placed on the base, indicating purity.
1- The Sash
First, The Royal Hashemite Crown is placed on the belt representing the Royal Hashemite throne. The crimson velvet belt is lined with white silk, a symbol of sacrifice and purity. Gold thread edge trims the waistband and gold fringe cords gather at the sides to reveal White silk lining.
2- The Two Flags
Each flag represents the flag of the great Arab uprising. Each is twice as long as its width, and each is divided horizontally into three equal parts: the upper black panel, the middle green panel, and the lower white panel. The dark red triangle occupies the front. Its bottom edge is equal to the width.
3- The Eagle
This sign symbolizes the fortitude and loftiness of power. Its colors symbolize the banner and turban of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Then the eagle stood on the earth, its wings touching the flags on both ends.
King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein (1962-present)
Royal Hashemite Family
His Majesty King Abdullah II, Ibn Al Hussein, has been the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan since February 7, 1999, on the same day as his late father, his Majesty King Al Hussein Bin Talal has passed away.
King Abdullah was born in Amman on January 30, 1962. He is the eldest son of the late King Al Hussein Bin Talal and His Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein. His Majesty has four brothers and six sisters and is the 41st generation direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).
His Majesty married Queen Rania Al-Abdullah on 10 June 1993. King Abdullah and Queen Rania have four children: Crown Prince Hussein (born 28 June 1994), Princess Iman (born 27 September 1996), Princess Salma (born 26 September 2000), and Prince Hashem (born 30 January 2005).
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