Prince Hussein of Jordan and his fiance, Saudi architect Rajwa Al Saif, are set to tie the knot this week. Ever since news broke of their engagement, devoted royal watchers around the world have been waiting with bated breath for the big day. From the date to the dress, read on for everything you need to know about Jordan’s hotly-anticipated upcoming royal wedding.
When is it?
The happy couple will say “I do” on Thursday, June 1, 2023. They are set to get married nearly one-year after announcing their engagement back in August 2022.
Where is it?
The wedding will take place at Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan. The palace was built in 1957 and has hosted many royal events, including the wedding of Prince Hussein’s parents, King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan, in 1993. The celebrations will later move to the Al Husseiniya Palace, the official residence of Jordan’s royal family, where a reception and dinner will be held.
What dress is she wearing?
While the bride chose an embroidered gown by Saudi designer Honayda Serafi to her henna party on May 22, royal watchers will have to wait and see which designer Al Saif turned to for her big day. We wouldn’t be surprised to see the bride-to-be wear another creation from an Arab couturier, however, a look by an international designer is possible too— Prince Hussein’s sister, Princess Iman, stunned in a white wedding gown with delicate floral embroidery and matching veil designed by Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chirui for her big day on March 12.
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Who are some of the guests who will be in attendance?
Confirmed royal guests include Princess Elisabeth of Belgium and her father King Philippe; Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and their eldest daughter Princess Catharina-Amalia; Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark; Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden; Crown Prince Haakon of Norway; and the Queen and King of Malaysia will also be in attendance.
Non-royal guests confirmed to attend the big wedding are America’s First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden.
What is the dress code for the wedding?
According to the Queen of Malaysia, who revealed the dress code to The Royal Watcher, the dress code is “more like black tie, long dress but no tiaras…”
Are there going to be any performances?
Performers have yet to be confirmed, however Jordanian singers Diana Karazon and Zain Awad, Lebanese singer Ragheb Alama and Egyptian singers Tamer Hosny and Ahmad Saad took to the stage at the Amman International Stadium on Monday evening as part of the pre-wedding celebrations.
How can you watch the wedding?
Roya TV will be providing live coverage of the nuptials, which can be streamed by way of its online platform. The stream is free to watch via the web or the Roya TV app. The television company has also created a special live stream channel that will broadcast content related to the wedding in the days leading up to the big day.
Who is Rajwa Al Saif?
Click here to discover everything you need to know about the bride-to-be.
