The Politics of Jordan’s Royal Wedding
Jordan's Crown Prince married today Rajwa bint Khaled bin Musa’id Al Saif, a Saudi citizen, but the wedding was not attended by senior Saudi royals.
European royals now often marry solely for romantic reasons. The Hashemite royal house of Jordan, beset by challenges and with a restive population, cannot afford such luxury, however. The marriages of senior Hashemite royals must be politically and financially astute, as is the norm for high born families.
A delicate balance
Jordan’s Crown Prince, His Ro…