Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan announce that they are expecting a baby this summer

Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his wife Princess Rajwa are expecting their first child this summer.

The couple – who were married in a prestigious wedding last June – are soon to be parents, the royal house has revealed.

The happy occasion is also set to make Queen Rania, 53, a grandmother and King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, 62, a grandfather for the first time.

‘The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince, and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, with God’s help and grace, are expecting their first child this summer. declaration about website reader.

‘And the Royal Hashemite Court congratulates His Majesty King Abdullah II, son of Al Hussein, and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah for taking this opportunity to wish Their Royal Highnesses the good offspring good health.’

The happy announcement comes after Rajwa tragically lost her father in February – just months after she married into the Jordanian royal family.

Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif died at the age of 71.

In a heartfelt post on InstagramPrince Hussein shared a photo of him embracing Khaled, who became his ‘beloved’ father-in-law after marrying Princess Rajwa last June.

‘With deep sadness and grief we say goodbye to my beloved father-in-law. We will always remember his kindness, generosity and integrity. May God grant him mercy and give us patience and strength,’ he wrote.

Hussein, 29, and high-flying architect Rajwa, 29, were married last June at Zahran Palace in Amman.

After a short service, Abdullah II and Rania hosted a lavish reception at Al Husseiniya Palace, which was attended by more than 1,700 guests – including the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Rajwa dazzled in a white dress by Lebanese designer Elie Saab, which featured a long train embroidered with flowers and a sparkling diamond tiara.

Abdullah II and Rania watched proudly as their son was married in an Islamic ceremony known as a ‘katb ktab’ held in a gazebo and presided over by the royal Hashemite court imam Dr. Ahmed Al Khalaileh.

The happy occasion is also set to make Queen Rania, 53, (pictured) a grandmother and King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, 62, a grandfather for the first time

The couple – who were married in a prestigious wedding last June – are soon to be parents, the royal house has revealed

Kate Middleton, who lived in Jordan for a brief period during her childhood, led the glamorous guests to the event in a blush pink lace dress also by Elie Saab. Princess Beatrice wore a silver sequined dress from British label Needle & Thread for the occasion.

Rajwa was educated in Saudi Arabia before moving to the US to study.

While living in New York, she studied architecture at Syracuse University – earning her Bachelor of Arts.

During his undergraduate degree, Rajwa flew to Dubai with his class to study the city’s sustainable development.

After graduating, she went on to study visual communication at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles – where reality star Lauren Conrad and fashion designer Monique Lhuillier also studied.

Pictured: Abdullah II (right) and Rania (left) stand with Hussein during his engagement to Rajwa

She then worked at an architectural firm in Los Angeles and last year was hired at the Designlab Experience design studio in Riyadh.

Along with his passion for horse riding, Rajwa also has a creative streak – and is said to enjoy drawing and making art in his spare time.

Despite Hussein’s public profile, the couple largely kept their relationship out of the limelight to begin with.

The Crown Prince announced his engagement to Rajwa in August 2022 – after the heir to the throne proposed at his future wife’s home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The future King of Jordan chose a sensational pear-shaped diamond set on a runway band to propose with.

At the time, Hussein confirmed that both his and Rajwa’s families were present at the special moment.