Crown Prince Hussein calls his new wife ‘the light of his life’ in gushing Instagram post
Crown Prince Hussein has called his new wife the “light of his life” as he thanked the public for their outpouring of love on his wedding day.
Jordan’s future king, 28, married high-flying architect Rajwa Al Saif, 29, in an intimate ceremony at Zahran Palace in Amman yesterday afternoon.
Following this brief service, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania hosted a lavish reception at Al Husseiniya Palace, attended by more than 1,700 guests, including the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Earlier in the day, the newlywed shared an enthusiastic post with his 4.3 million followers, thanking them for their support on his big day.
The prince posted a picture of him and Rajwa standing in the grounds of Zahran Palace, staring at each other lovingly.
Pictured: Crown Prince Hussein, 28, looks fondly at his bride Rajwa Al Saif on the grounds of Zahran Palace in Amman after their ceremony
While Hussein looked dapper in his military uniform, the bride was a vision in a custom Ellie Saab dress.
The groom gushed, “God has blessed me with Rajwa, the light of my life and my lifelong companion. May our marriage bring us both peace and warmth. I pray that God continues to bless us.
Once again, my deepest thanks to everyone who celebrated with us from our beloved Jordan, as well as our family and loved ones from around the world.
“I couldn’t be more grateful to God for the countless blessings He has bestowed on me today, and Rajwa for all she is to me.”
Speaking to Vogue Arabia earlier this year, Crown Prince Hussein revealed they were introduced by a friend who also attended the exclusive King’s Academy in Jordan.
He said, ‘I met Rajwa through an old friend from school. I count myself lucky, because it’s not every day you meet someone like Rajwa.’
What’s more, Hussein’s mother, Queen Rania, 52, also posted a collection of photos of her photogenic family during the lavish celebrations.
Congratulations, Hussein and Rajwa! Celebrating a beautiful evening with friends and family,” she captioned the photos.
The groom gushed that his new wife is the “light of his life” as he thanked the audience for their support
After the wedding, the newlyweds emerged in a custom-built Range Rover, accompanied by several bright red Land Rovers, motorcycles and a military marching band.
Queen Rania of Jordan shares on Instagram a beautiful selection of photos from the wedding of her son, Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his new wife Rajwa (pictured)
Crown Prince Hussein and his new wife Raa kicked off their lavish celebration by hopping into a bespoke open-top white Range Rover before tucking into a seven-layer cake.
It was one of the biggest weddings of the season so far, with the ceremony watched by a star-studded guest list that included the members of Europe’s royal families, foreign dignitaries and celebrities.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds emerged in a custom-built Range Rover, accompanied by several bright red Land Rovers, motorcycles and a military marching band.
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan proudly watched their son get married in an Islamic ceremony known as a “katb ktab,” held in a gazebo and officiated by the Royal Hashemite Court Imam Dr. Ahmed Al Khalileh.
King Abdullah II’s wife (pictured with her son), 52, posted to her social media account a collection of photos of her photogenic family at the lavish celebrations, which were attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales
Congratulations, Hussein and Rajwa! A beautiful evening celebrated with friends and family,” she captioned the photos, which include the above image of one of her daughters with the King of Jordan
Jordanian King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif greet Britain’s Prince and Princess of Wales
Kate sparkled in Jenny Packham’s ‘Georgia’ – a gold, shimmering, long-sleeved dress costing around £5,000, paired with what appeared to be the lover’s knotted tiara
Among those in attendance were the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as Princess Beatrice and her husband.
William and Kate, 40 and 41, Beatrice, 34, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 39, seemed overjoyed as they watched the wedding of Sandhurst graduate Hussein and Saudi-born architect in the garden of Zahran Palace Rajwa, also 28. .
The Princess of Wales, who lived in Jordan for a brief period during her childhood, led the glamorous guests at the event in a blush pink lace dress, also by Elie Saab.
Princess Beatrice wore a silver dress with sequins from the British label Needle & Thread for the occasion.
In a touching nod to Queen Elizabeth, the newlyweds left the wedding for their reception in a 1984 Range Rover specially modified for her visit to the country.
Other guests at the spectacular reception were Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, King Willem-Alexander and their eldest daughter Princess Amalia; Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein.