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Jordan erupts in celebrations for Prince Hussein’s wedding to Saudi Rajwa Alseif

Prince Hussein, who is next in line to the throne, married a member of a prominent Saudi family in a ceremony which attracted VIPs and visitors from around the world.

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein (R) and his wife, Saudi Rajwa al-Seif.
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein (R) and his wife, Saudi Rajwa al-Seif, wave as they leave the Zahran Palace in Amman on June 1, 2023, following their royal wedding ceremony. — KHALIL MAZRAAWI/AFP via Getty Images

Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein married Saudi architect Rajwa Alseif on Thursday.

The wedding was held at the luxurious Zahran Palace in the capital, Amman. Performers sang “Jordanian, Saudi” in reference to the binational couple as they walked through the crowd surrounded by guests.

 

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