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society2 years ago•6 min saved

Jordan's Crown Prince Marries Saudi Scion in Star-Studded Wedding.

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein married Saudi architect Rajwa Alseif in a palace ceremony attended by royals and VIPs from around the world. The wedding holds deep significance for the region, emphasizing continuity in an Arab state prized for its longstanding stability and refreshing the monarchy's image after a palace feud. The bride, wearing an elegant white dress by Lebanese designer Elie Saab, arrived at Zahran Palace in a 1968 Rolls-Royce Phantom V custom-made for the crown prince's late great grandmother. The celebrations drew massive crowds across the kingdom, with free concerts and cultural events.

via The Times of Israel|

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society2 years ago•4 min saved

"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.

via The Washington Post|

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