King Abdullah II addresses the opening session of parliament in Jordan. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
King Abdullah II arrives to mark the official start of the new parliamentary session. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Queen Rania arrives for the inauguration. Photo: Queen Rania / Instagram
Queen Rania is greeted on arrival. Photo: Queen Rania / Instagram
The inauguration signals the start of the legislative cycle for the House of Representatives and the Senate. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
King Abdullah II delivers his speech from the throne. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
His speech, which touched on several issues, including his continued support for the people of Palestine, earned applause. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
It was a full house. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
King Abdullah II has been the reigning monarch since 1999. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Jordan's King Abdullah II’s inauguration of the 20th Parliament’s second ordinary session - in pictures
