"Jordan's Royal Wedding Draws International Attention and Surprise Guests"

Jordan is preparing for the royal wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and his fiancée, Saudi architect Rajwa Alseif, with the event being compared to the nuptials of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The wedding has sparked a media frenzy in the Middle East, with buildings adorned with flags and pictures of the couple, and public screens broadcasting the event. Despite the celebrations, Jordan is facing economic challenges, including rising unemployment, debt, inflation, and a large refugee population. The wedding will take place at the historic Zahran Palace in Amman, with a procession and banquet reception to follow.