Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hussein bin Abdullahحسين بن عبدالله |
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Hussein in 2021
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| Crown Prince of Jordan | |||||
| Tenure | 2 July 2009 – present | ||||
| Monarch | Abdullah II of Jordan | ||||
| Predecessor | Hamzah bin Hussein (in 2004) | ||||
| Born | 28 June 1994 Amman, Jordan |
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| Issue | Princess Iman bint Hussein | ||||
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| House | Hashemite | ||||
| Father | Abdullah II of Jordan | ||||
| Mother | Rania Al-Yassin | ||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
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| Allegiance |  Jordan |
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 Royal Jordanian Army |
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| Years of service | 2012–present | ||||
| Rank | Major | ||||
Hussein bin Abdullah (born June 28, 1994) is the Crown Prince of Jordan. He is the oldest son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. He belongs to the Hashemite family, which has been the royal family of Jordan since 1921. The Hashemite family is believed to be direct descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Hussein is a Major in the Jordanian Armed Forces. He started his schooling in Jordan. In 2016, he earned a degree in International History from Georgetown University. Since he became an adult in 2012, Hussein has served as a regent many times. A regent is someone who rules when the king is away or too young. He also travels with his father on many important trips.
Prince Hussein leads the Crown Prince Foundation. This foundation runs a technical university. It also supports many science and charity projects. In 2015, when he was only 20, Hussein became the youngest person to lead a meeting of the UN Security Council. After finishing military training at Sandhurst in 2017, he spoke to the UN General Assembly that September. In 2023, he married Rajwa Al Saif. They have a daughter named Princess Iman.
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Early Life and Education
Hussein was born on June 28, 1994, in Amman, Jordan. His parents are Prince Abdullah (who later became King) and Princess Rania. His grandfather was King Hussein, and Hussein is named after him. The Hashemite family has ruled Jordan since 1921. They are the oldest ruling family in the Muslim world.
Crown Prince Hussein is the oldest child of King Abdullah and Queen Rania. He has three younger siblings: Princess Iman, Princess Salma, and Prince Hashem.
Hussein went to the International School of Choueifat and the International Amman Academy for primary school. He finished high school at King's Academy in 2012. In 2016, he got his degree from Georgetown University. He then graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2017. He is now a major in the Jordanian Armed Forces.
Becoming Crown Prince
When King Hussein was alive, his brother Prince Hassan was expected to become king. But shortly before King Hussein passed away in 1999, he changed his mind. He chose his son Abdullah (Hussein's father) to be the next king.
When Abdullah became king, he first named his half-brother, Prince Hamzah, as the Crown Prince. However, in 2004, King Abdullah removed Hamzah from this role.
Jordan's laws say that the king's oldest son automatically becomes the Crown Prince. So, Hussein became the heir to the throne when his uncle Hamzah was no longer Crown Prince. On July 2, 2009, King Abdullah officially named Hussein as the Crown Prince.
Official Duties and Projects
The Crown Prince's job in Jordan is mostly ceremonial. This means he represents the King but does not hold a political office. Hussein's first official duty was in June 2010. He represented his father at a celebration for the Arab Revolt and Armed Forces Day.
Crown Prince Hussein helps his father with official and military tasks. He has also served as a regent several times when the King was out of the country.
Hussein leads the Crown Prince Foundation. This foundation supports a technical university and many science and humanitarian projects.
- The Haqiq initiative encourages young people to volunteer.
- A NASA internship program helps young Jordanians learn about space.
- The MASAR initiative supports new ideas in space technology.
- The Hearing Without Borders project helps Jordanians get cochlear implants to improve their hearing.
Students from the NASA program built Jordan's first satellite, called JY1. It was launched from California in 2018.
In 2015, Prince Hussein, at age 20, made history. He became the youngest person to lead a meeting of the UN Security Council. During this meeting, he discussed ways to stop young people from joining extremist groups. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, said Hussein was "already a leader in the 21st century."
In May 2017, Hussein gave a welcoming speech at the World Economic Forum in Jordan. In September 2017, after graduating from Sandhurst, he gave Jordan's speech at the UN General Assembly. Many people believe he will play a bigger role in Jordan and around the world. In July 2021, he and his father met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House.
Personal Life
The Crown Prince has a popular Instagram account. He shares pictures of his hobbies, which include reading, playing football, cooking, riding motorcycles, and playing the guitar. He also enjoys playing chess.
On August 17, 2022, it was announced that Crown Prince Hussein was engaged to Rajwa Al Saif. Rajwa is from Saudi Arabia. They met through a mutual friend. Their engagement ceremony took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Rajwa studied architecture at Syracuse University School of Architecture.
The couple got married on June 1, 2023, at Zahran Palace. On August 3, 2024, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Princess Iman.
Honours
National Honours
- Jordan:
Grand Cordon of the Order of Independence.
Medal of the Order of the State Centennial.
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Foreign Honours
Bahrain:
Member 1st class of the King Hamad Order of the Renaissance (February 5, 2019).
Norway:
Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav (March 2, 2020).
Sweden:
Commander Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Polar Star (November 15, 2022).
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See also
- Hashemites
- Crown Prince of Jordan
- King Hussein
- List of current heirs apparent
