Uhuru Attends Unique Crown Prince's Royal Wedding [PHOTO]

As a distinguished guest, Kenyatta's attendance highlighted the strong ties between him and the family of King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan.

Marvin Chege Marvin Chege
Jun 3, 2023 - 12:24 Updated: Jun 3, 2023 - 12:26
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Uhuru Attends Unique Crown Prince's Royal Wedding [PHOTO]
President Uhuru Kenyatta greets the bride and groom at the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan on June 1, 2023. /4THPRESIDENTKE

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday, June 1 attended the Royal wedding of His Royal Highness Crown Prince of Jordan Al Hussein Bin Abdallah II and Miss Rajwah Khalid Alseif

The grand event that took place at the magnificent Al Husseinieh Palace was an invite-only affair bringing together guests from all around the world to witness the momentous occasion which ground Jordan to a halt.

Its citizens had thronged the venue to witness the royal wedding conducted in Jordan’s capital city, Amman.

Uhuru was captured shaking hands with the groom and bride after the duo tied the knot with the groom all smiles.

President Uhuru Kenyatta greets the bride and groom at the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan on June 1, 2023. /4THPRESIDENTKE

As a distinguished guest, Kenyatta's attendance highlighted the strong ties between him and the family of King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan.

The wedding ceremony was a breathtaking affair, with the opulent Al Husseinieh Palace serving as a symbolic venue. The prince's parents, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania coincidentally got married at the same location in 1993.

The groom's exquisite wedding suit drew inspiration from his father's attire on his own special day, with the sleeves serving as a tribute to the enduring style of King Abdullah II and King Abdullah I.

It was the bride who however stole the show after arriving in a custom-made 1968 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Rajwa donned a bespoke white silk crepe gown with long sleeves, featuring an elegant asymmetric neckline and a gracefully draped bodice.

The gown, created by Elie Saab Haute Couture, was beautifully complemented by a diamond tiara and a sweeping veil, completing her stunning ensemble.

The regal atmosphere was further enhanced by the presence of distinguished guests, including royalty, and prominent figures from around the world such as Prince William & Kate Middleton as well as US First Lady Jill Biden.

Others in attendance included President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Prince William and Kate Middleton, apparent heirs to the throne of the United Kingdom (UK). Biden's presence was however seen as a tactic by the US to cement its ties with the Middle Eastern partners.

The union between Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdallah II and Miss Rajwah Khalid Alseif symbolized a coming together of two families and cultures, embodying the spirit of harmony and love.

The wedding came after nine months of engagement and lots of planning to accommodate the guest list of 1,700 invitees.

Later, the king of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Abdullah II of Jordan, hosted a dinner banquet for the guests of the wedding of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein.

The wedding was seen as a great opportunity for the Saudi Arabian royal family and the Jordanian royal family to come together.

The bride is a 29-year-old Saudi architect and is familiarly connected to Mohammed Bin Salman who is the crown prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She studied at Syracuse University, a private university in New York, USA.

The groom is a 28-year-old and heir apparent to the throne of Jordan. He graduated with international history from Georgetown University in Washington DC, USA.

Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan at their royal wedding on June 1, 2023. /ZAHRAN PALACE

Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah married Saudi architect Rajwa Al Seif on June 1, 2023, in a ceremony attended by royals from across the globe. /DAILY TRIBUNE