Rajwa Al Saif

Princess Rajwa Al Hussein
BornRajwa bint Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif
(1994-04-28) 28 April 1994 (age 29)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Spouse
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(m. 2023)​
FatherKhaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif
MotherAzza bint Nayef bin Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Sudairi
ReligionSunni Islam
EducationSyracuse University School of Architecture
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Jordanian royal family
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Extended royal family
Noor and others
Queen Noor
Haya and others
Muna and others
Princess Muna
Alia
Firyal and others
Hassan and others
Basma
Nayef and others

Princess Rajwa Al Hussein (Arabic: رجوة الحسين; born Rajwa Al Saif; 28 April 1994) is a member of the Jordanian royal family. She is married to Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan, heir apparent to the Jordanian throne.

The couple's engagement was announced in August 2022 and they married in a ceremony in Amman on 1 June 2023. Born in Saudi Arabia and trained as an architect, since her marriage she has undertaken official engagements on behalf of her father-in-law, King Abdullah II.

Early life and education

Al Saif was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 28 April 1994. She is the youngest of four children born to Saudi businessman Khaled Al Saif, president of the Al Saif Group, and his wife Azza Al Sudairi.[1] The Al Saif family descends from the sheikhs of the town of Al-Attar in Sudair,[2][3] of the Subai tribe.

Her mother belongs to the Al Sudairi family, the same family as the current King of Saudi Arabia's mother, Hussa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi, as well as that of his late spouse, Sultana bint Turki Al Sudairi.[2] Through her mother she is therefore a first cousin twice removed of King Salman, the current King of Saudi Arabia, and a second cousin once removed of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Her father Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif graduated from the American University of Beirut with a degree in civil engineering and founded Al Seif Engineering Contracting.

Rajwa Al Saif completed her secondary education in Riyadh and proceeded to complete her higher education at the Syracuse University's School of Architecture.[4][5] She also studied and worked in Los Angeles, earning a visual communications degree from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and working at an architecture firm nearby.[5]

Engagement and wedding

Further information: Wedding of Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan, and Rajwa Al Saif

On 17 August 2022, the Royal Hashemite Court announced on Twitter Al Saif's engagement to Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan, eldest son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan.[6][1] The engagement ceremony took place at the home of Al Saif's father in Riyadh.[7][4][5] The ceremony was attended by the King and Queen of Jordan, Prince El Hassan bin Talal, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah, Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, Prince Hashim bin Al Hussein, Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, Prince Rashid bin El Hassan and members of the Al Saif family.[8]

Al Saif made her first official public appearance on 18 October 2022 when she visited the Royal Covenant with Crown Prince Hussein and his granduncle Prince El Hassan.[9] On 23 January 2023, she accompanied Hussein during a visit to the Scent of Colour initiative for the blind and visually impaired, which marked their first official public engagement as a couple.[10]

The couple were married on 1 June 2023 at Zahran Palace.[11] Rajwa wore a custom Elie Saab gown for the ceremony and a Dolce & Gabbana gown for the evening reception.[12]

Princess of Jordan

By royal decree, Rajwa became known as Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein upon her marriage.[13]

Rajwa will represent the King on official engagements in Jordan and abroad.[14] She will attend activities related to social and charitable projects.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b Susan (18 August 2022). "Rajwa Al Saif, Fiancée of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan". Unofficial Royalty. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Rajwa Al Saif : la future reine de Jordanie se dévoile". Point de Vue (in French). Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Who is Rajwa Al Saif, the fiancée of the Crown Prince?". en.royanews.tv. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  4. ^ a b Gillett, Katy (18 August 2022). "Who is Rajwa Al Saif, the Saudi fiancee of Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein?". The National. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "Prince Hussein of Jordan and New Fiancée Give Kate and Prince William Vibes in Engagement Photo". People. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Crown Prince engaged to Rajwa Al Saif". rhc.jo. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  7. ^ @RHCJO (17 August 2022). "The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, and extends its sincere congratulations on this occasion" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Shaji, Shereen (18 August 2022). "Everything to Know About Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein's Saudi Fiancée, Rajwa Al-Saif". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  9. ^ Hennie, Janine (19 October 2022). "Prince Hussein of Jordan's New Fiancée Rajwa Al-Saif Wears Necklace Sweetly Linking Their Initials". People. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Crown Prince, Ms Rajwa Al Saif visit 'Scent of Colour' initiative". The Jordan Times. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Royal Hashemite Court announces date of Crown Prince's wedding". Royal Hashemite Court. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  12. ^ Chablani, Nitya (1 June 2023). "Rajwa Al-Saif Wore a Dreamy Elie Saab Bridal Gown for Her Royal Wedding To Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  13. ^ "Statement from the Royal Hashemite Court". The Royal Hashemite Court. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  14. ^ "51 anos de rainha Rania: conheça sua emocionante história". L'Officiel Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  15. ^ "Queen Rania's official website". Queen Rania official website. Retrieved 18 August 2022.