Queen Rania of Jordan Cuddles Baby Granddaughter Princess Iman in New Photo for Her Birthday

Mar. 15, 2025

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The Queen of Jordan turned 54 on Aug. 31, and her eldest sonCrown Prince Husseinposted a new photo of his mother and newborn daughter to celebrate. The heir to the throne and his wife,Princess Rajwa, became first-time parents when Princess Iman was born on Aug. 3.

“You instilled in us everything that is beautiful.. Every year, you are the light of the house,” Crown Prince Hussein, 30, wrote in Arabic onInstagram, per a translation.

“Forever grateful for your love and endless support. Happy birthday to my beloved mother!” he added in English.

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On March 6, International Women’s Day, King Abdullah, 62, bestowed his wife with the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda in appreciation of her service alongside him for a quarter century.

The honor, which comes complete with a sash in the colors of the national flag, was awarded to the Queen “in recognition of her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her efforts to support Jordanians in all fields,” the Royal Hashemite Court said.

Queen Rania and King Abdullah of Jordan on March 6, 2024.Royal Hashemite Court

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“Iman, you’ve already got a hold of my heart. Our family has never been happier,” Queen Rania wrote onInstagrambelow a joyful photo of her holding her first grandchild.

source: people.com