Jordan's Princess Rajwa leaves hospital with baby Iman


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Jordan's Princess Rajwa was seen leaving the hospital King Hussein Medical Centre in Amman on Wednesday in her first public appearance after giving birth to a baby girl.

Video clips shared on social media showed Crown Prince Hussein holding Princess Rajwa's hand as they exited the hospital surrounded by a crowd of well-wishers. Prince Hussein can be seen carrying a pram on his other hand.

Prince Hussein also shared photos with Princess Rajwa and their baby girl on Instagram, thanking well wishers for their messages.

The royal couple, who were accompanied by Prince Hussein's sister Princess Salma, were seen waving to the crowd when leaving the hospital, some of whom can be heard ululating.

A smiling Princess Rajwa was dressed in a printed linen shirt dress by designer Evi Grintela, which featured a cinched belted waist.

The royal baby, who was officially named Princess Iman bint Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, was born early on Saturday. She is the first grandchild of King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania.

The Royal Hashemite Court first made the announcement, sharing a video showing Prince Hussein holding the baby while reciting a traditional call to prayer for newborns.

"I thank God for giving us our first granddaughter Iman bint Hussein. I congratulate beloved Hussein and Rajwa for their newborn," King Abdullah posted in Arabic on Instagram.

Queen Rania later shared a series of images, which included her and King Abdullah lovingly cradling baby Iman. The photos also showed Prince Hussein's siblings, Princess Iman and Princess Salma, as well as Prince Hashem with the royal baby.

"Iman, you’ve already got a hold of my heart. Our family has never been happier!," Queen Rania wrote on Instagram.

Iman, which means faith or belief in Arabic, is a popular female name in the Middle East. Prince Hussein also has a sister with the same name. The second child and eldest daughter of King Abdullah, Princess Iman married Jameel Thermiotis, a venture capitalist who lives in New York, at a grand wedding in Amman last year.

The Jordanian royal family announced Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa, who is from Saudi Arabia, were expecting their first child on April 10.

The couple married at a glittering ceremony in June last year. The wedding began with a traditional Islamic ceremony on the grounds of Zahran Palace, followed by a motorcade procession through the packed streets of Amman to Al Husseiniya Palace, where a grand reception took place.

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Updated: August 08, 2024, 1:30 PM