Princess Rajwa of Jordan’s father dies 8 months after wedding attended by Kate and William
Princess Rajwa of Jordan’s father dies
The Royal Hashemite Court
Princess Rajwa of Jordan’s father has died just eight months after her wedding, which was attended by Princess Kate and Prince William.
The Royal Hashemite Court announced the death of Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif on Sunday.
Al Saif, who died at the age of 71, worked for the Al Saif Group, a business that dealt with construction and health industries in Saudi Arabia.
Rajwa's father served as the company’s chairman and executive officer.
Princess Rajwa and Prince Hussein tied the knot in the summer of 2023
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Princess Rajwa, 29, is married to Crown Prince Hussein, also 29, the eldest son of the King and Queen of Jordan.
Al Saif is survived by his wife Azza Al Sudairi and their four children.
In a statement posted to their website, The Royal Hashemite Court said: "The Royal Hashemite Court mourns the passing of the father of Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, may his soul rest in peace.
"By His Majesty King Abdullah’s orders, the Royal Hashemite Court has announced three days of mourning, as of Sunday, February 18, 2024.
Princess Kate and Prince William attending Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan's wedding
Reuters"The Royal Hashemite Court expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to Their Majesties King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, and to Al Saif family in these difficult times."
The announcement of the news came just eight months after the wedding of Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa.
Al Saif attended the wedding in June 2023.
The wedding, which was held in Amman, attracted a huge turnout of international figures, including the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Prince Hussein paid tribute to his late father-in-law on Instagram. He shared a photo of him hugging Al Saif on his wedding day.
In the caption, he wrote: "With profound sadness and sorrow, we bid farewell to my beloved father-in-law.
"We will always remember his kindness, generosity, and integrity. May God bestow mercy upon him and grant us patience and strength."
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