Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein of Jordan

Rajwa Al-Hussein, Princess of Jordan; born Rajwa bint Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif Abdulaziz Al Saif; 28 April 1994) is a Saudi architect and member of the Jordanian royal family. She is married to Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan, making her likely the next queen consort of Jordan.

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, CEO of the privately-owned Al Saif Group, and his wife Azza Al Sudairi. The Al Saif family descends from the Subai tribe, the sheikhs of the town of Al-Attar in Sudair.

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 Türki Al Sudairi. She is 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, one of the leading construction companies in Saudi Arabia along with a number of companies operating in other sectors.

Al Saif completed her secondary education in Saudi Arabia and proceeded to complete her higher education at the Syracuse University School of Architecture. She has also studied and worked in Los Angeles, earning a degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and working at an architecture firm nearby.

Engagement and Wedding

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. The engagement ceremony took place at the home of Al Saif's father in Riyadh. The ceremony was attended by the King and Queen of Jordan, Prince Hassan bin Talal, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah, Prince Ali bin Hussein, Prince Hashim bin Hussein, Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, Prince Rashid bin Hassan and members of the Al Saif family.

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 Hassan.

On 31 December 2022, the Royal Hashemite Court announced that the couple's wedding would take place on 1 June 2023 at Zahran Palace.

On 23 January 2023, she accompanied Hussein during a visit to the Scent of Color initiative for the blind and visually impaired, which marked their first official public engagement as a couple.

Princess of Jordan

Upon her marriage, Rajwa was bestowed the title of Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein of Jordan. Now officially married to the crown prince, she will attend royal house activities.

Further duties assigned to Rajwa will be the representation of the Crown Prince at events, including those held abroad, such as weddings of members of royal houses. Accordingly, she will attend activities related to social and charitable projects.

Titles

28 April 1994-1 June 2023 Miss Rajwa bint Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif

1 June 2023-present Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein of Jordan

House: Hashemite (by marriage), Sudairi (by birth)

Religion: Sunni Islam

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