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Crown Prince Hussein has dubbed his new wife the ‘light of his life’ as he thanked the public for their outpouring of love on his wedding day.
The future King of Jordan, 28, married high-flying architect Rajwa Al Saif, 29, in an intimate ceremony at Zahran Palace in Amman yesterday afternoon.
Following this short service, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania hosted a lavish reception at the Al Husseiniya Palace, which was attended by more than 1,700 guests – including the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Earlier today, the newlywed shared a gushing post with his 4.3m 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 and gazing lovingly at one another.
Pictured: Crown Prince Hussein, 28, gazes lovingly at his bride Rajwa Al Saif in the grounds of Zahran Palace in Amman following their ceremony
While Hussein looked dapper in his military uniform, the bride was a vision in a custom-made Ellie Saab gown.
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 could not be more thankful to God for the countless blessings He has granted me today, and to Rajwa for everything 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 consider myself lucky because it is not every day you meet someone like Rajwa.’
What’s more, Hussein’s mother Queen Rania, 52, also posted a collection of images of her photogenic family throughout the lavish celebrations.
‘Congratulations, Hussein and Rajwa! A beautiful evening celebrating with friends and family,’ she captioned the pictures.
The groom gushed that his new wife is the ‘light of his life’ as he thanked the public for their outpouring of support
Following the wedding, the newlyweds emerged in a custom-made Range Rover, escorted by several bright red Land Rovers, motorcycles and a military marching band
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Queen Rania of Jordan has took to Instagram to share a sweet selection of photographs 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 extravagant celebrations by jumping into a customized white open-top Range Rover before tucking into a seven-tier cake.
It was one of the biggest weddings of the season so far, with the ceremony being watched by a star-studded guest list, including the members of Europe’s royal families, foreign dignitaries and celebrities.
Following the ceremony, the newlyweds emerged in a custom-made Range Rover, escorted by several bright red Land Rovers, motorcycles and a military marching band.
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan proudly watched as their son was wed during an Islamic ceremony known as a ‘katb ktab’ held in a gazebo and conducted by the Royal Hashemite Court Imam Dr Ahmed Al Khalaileh.
Taking to her social media account , the wife of King Abdullah II (pictured with her son), 52, posted a collection of images of her photogenic family throughout the lavish celebrations, which were attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales
‘Congratulations, Hussein and Rajwa! A beautiful evening celebrating with friends and family,’ she captioned the pictures, which included the above image of one of her daughters with the King of Jordan
Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif greet Britain’s Prince and Princess of Wales
Kate dazzled in the ‘Georgia’ from Jenny Packham – a gold, shimmering, long-sleeved gown costing around £5,000, paired with what appeared to be the lover’s knot tiara
Amongst those attending 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, appeared overjoyed as they watched the nuptials of Sandhurst graduate Hussein and Saudi Arabian-born architect Rajwa, also 28, in the garden of the Zahran Palace.
The Princess of Wales who lived in Jordan for a short period during her childhood, led the glamorous guests at the event in a blush pink lace dress also by Elie Saab.
Princess Beatrice, meanwhile, wore a silver sequined gown from British label Needle & Thread for the occasion.
In a touching nod to Queen Elizabeth, the newly married couple left the wedding for their reception in a 1984 Range Rover which was specially customised for her visit to the country.
Other guests at the glittering reception included 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.
