The upcoming wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his long-term girlfriend Rajwa al-Saif is set to be a grand affair, with the Jordan Royal family preparing for extravagant celebrations.
The couple, who announced their engagement in August 2022, will exchange vows on June 1st at Zahram Palace, followed by a reception at the sprawling al-Hasluna Palace, spanning 40 hectares.
As the date draws near, the guest list is being confirmed, and it includes several prominent figures from around the world.
Among the VIPs attending the highly anticipated wedding are Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife Mary, as well as Japan’s Princess Isako and Princess Suguko.
Additionally, invitations have been extended to King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
However, there is speculation surrounding whether Meghan and Harry will receive an invitation to the joyous occasion.
Rajwa, the bride-to-be, is an architect of Saudi Arabian origin.
Reports suggest that she became acquainted with Meghan through Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed, who gifted Meghan a controversial ring.
It is rumored that Meghan had a questionable relationship with the Saudi prince, and Rajwa once attended a party where Meghan was also present.
With Rajwa set to become the future queen of Jordan, the question arises: how will Meghan navigate this social dynamic?
Given the circumstances, it is understandable that Rajwa may choose not to invite Meghan and Harry to the wedding.
The British royal family shares a close bond with their Jordanian counterparts.
King Abdullah and Queen Rainier were among the distinguished guests at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, witnessing the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Queen Rainier, who married King Abdullah in 1993, spoke fondly of Princess Diana after attending her funeral in the UK.
These two women have much in common, as both Kate and Rajwa are mothers with a deep commitment to children’s welfare.
During an interview with CNN, Queen Rainier expressed her admiration for Princess Diana.
Kate Middleton, too, holds a special connection to Jordan.
Her family resided in the country when she was just two years old, and they even shared a photograph from their time there.
Prince William spoke about Kate’s childhood in Jordan during his visit to the Middle East in 2018, hosted by Crown Prince Hussein.
He mentioned that Kate loved her time in Jordan and expressed her disappointment at not being able to accompany him on the trip.
Prince William visited the ruins of a Roman settlement at Jersash, where Kate had previously been photographed with Crown Prince Hussein.
The Prince of Wales even remarked to photographers that they would have to bring their children on their next visit.
In 2021, Kensington Palace confirmed that William and Kate had indeed taken their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, on a holiday to Jordan.
This revelation came alongside the release of their Christmas card.
These connections between the British and Jordanian royal families further emphasize the significance of Kate’s presence at Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding.
As the wedding day approaches, the excitement grows, and guests from all corners of the globe eagerly anticipate the lavish celebrations.