Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hussein bin Abdullahحسين بن عبدالله |
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Hussein in 2023
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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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| Military career | |||||
| Allegiance |  Jordan |
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 Royal Jordanian Army |
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| Years of service | 2012–present | ||||
| Rank | Major | ||||
Hussein bin Abdullah (born on June 28, 1994) is the Crown Prince of Jordan. He is the oldest son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. As a member of the Hashemite family, he belongs to Jordan's royal family, which has ruled since 1921. He is also believed to be a direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad.
Hussein is a Major in the Jordanian Armed Forces. He has acted as a regent (someone who rules when the king is away) many times. He also travels with his father on important trips both in Jordan and to other countries. Hussein has spoken for Jordan at big international meetings. These include the United Nations Security Council and the World Economic Forum.
He started his schooling in Jordan. In 2016, he earned a degree in International History from Georgetown University. In 2015, when he was just 20, Hussein became the youngest person to lead a UN Security Council meeting. After finishing his military training at Sandhurst in 2017, he gave a speech at the UN General Assembly.
Hussein leads the Crown Prince Foundation. This foundation runs a technical university and supports many science and humanitarian projects. He also supports the National Council for Future Technology. This group works to improve Jordan's technology. He also leads projects to help tourism and technical education in Jordan. In 2023, he married Rajwa Al-Saif. They welcomed their daughter, Princess Iman, in 2024.
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Early Life and School
Hussein was born on June 28, 1994, in Amman, Jordan. His parents were Prince Abdullah and Princess Rania. His father, Abdullah, met Rania in 1993, and they married six months later. Hussein was named after his grandfather, King Hussein.
The Hashemite family, to which Hussein belongs, has a long history. They are the oldest ruling family in the Muslim world. Hussein's paternal grandmother, Princess Muna, is from England and became a Muslim. His mother, Queen Rania, has Palestinian family roots.
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. He finished high school at King's Academy in 2012. He then studied International History at Georgetown University, graduating in 2016. In 2017, he graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He is now a major in the Jordanian Armed Forces.
Becoming Crown Prince
When King Hussein was alive, his younger brother, Prince Hassan, was expected to become king. But shortly before King Hussein passed away in 1999, he changed his mind. He chose Abdullah, Hussein's father, to be the next king.
When Abdullah became king, he first named his younger half-brother, Prince Hamzah, as the Crown Prince. However, on November 28, 2004, King Abdullah removed Hamzah from this role.
Jordan's laws state that the king's oldest son automatically becomes the next in line to the throne, unless the king says otherwise. So, Crown Prince Hussein became the heir as soon as his half-uncle, Hamzah, was no longer Crown Prince. On July 2, 2009, a royal order officially named Hussein as the Crown Prince.
Official Duties and Work
The role of the Crown Prince of Jordan is mostly ceremonial. This means it involves official events and representing the country, but it's not a political job. Hussein's first official duty was in June 2010. He represented his father at celebrations for the anniversary of the Arab Revolt.
Crown Prince Hussein has helped his father with both official and military tasks. He has also served as regent several times when the King was out of the country. Hussein leads the Crown Prince Foundation. This foundation runs a technical university and supports many science and humanitarian projects.
The foundation has started several important programs:
- Haqiq initiative: This program encourages young people to volunteer.
- NASA internship program: This allows young Jordanians to intern at NASA.
- MASAR initiative: This project encourages new ideas in space technology.
- Hearing Without Borders: This program helps fund cochlear implants for Jordanians who have hearing problems.
Students from the NASA program even built a small satellite called JY1. It was Jordan's first satellite and was launched from California in 2018.
In 2013, Crown Prince Hussein trained with Jordan's special forces. In 2014, he visited the King Hussein Medical Center. He met injured Palestinians who were receiving medical care there.
On April 23, 2015, Prince Hussein, then 20 years old, made history. He became the youngest person ever to lead a meeting of the UN Security Council. During the meeting, he led a discussion about how to stop young people from joining extremist groups. Ban Ki-moon, who was the head of the United Nations at the time, said Hussein was "already a leader in the 21st century."
In May 2017, Hussein gave a welcoming speech at the World Economic Forum. This event was held in Jordan, by the Dead Sea. In September 2017, after graduating from Sandhurst, he gave Jordan's speech at the UN General Assembly.
Personal Life
The Crown Prince has a popular Instagram account. He shares pictures of his hobbies, which include reading, playing football, cooking, motorcycling, 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. She is from Saudi Arabia. They met through a mutual friend. The engagement ceremony took place at Rajwa's father's home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Rajwa studied architecture at Syracuse University School of Architecture. The couple married on June 1, 2023, at Zahran Palace. On August 3, 2024, they welcomed their first child, Princess Iman. She is the first grandchild of King Abdullah and Queen Rania.
Honours and Awards
Hussein has received several awards from Jordan and other countries.
From Jordan
Grand Cordon of the Order of Independence.
Medal of the Order of the State Centennial.
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From Other Countries
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
In Spanish: Hussein, príncipe heredero de Jordania para niños
- Hashemites
- Crown Prince of Jordan
- King Hussein
- List of current heirs apparent
