Raghadan Palace - Wikipedia
Raghadan Palace (Arabic: قصر رغدان, romanized: Qaṣr Raġadān), the first Hashemite structure in Jordan, [1] was built by King Abdullah I, the founding monarch of the country. Upon his arrival in Amman, King Abdullah I initially resided in a modest Ottoman-style house near the …
Royal Palaces | King Abdullah II Official Website
The palaces of the Hashemite Royal Family tell the story of the birth and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, from the early 1920s to the present day. This photo album takes you inside their portals, halls, courtyards, offices, and gardens – and documents some memorable moments they witnessed.
The Royal Palaces - King Hussein
Construction of Basman Palace began under King Abdullah in 1950. It was designed as a guest reception palace, additional working offices for the Royal Court, and a private wing for King Abdullah.
Raghadan Palace | Royal Hashemite Court - RHC
Prince Abdullah bin Al Hussein chose the name Raghadan for the first palace he built as a good omen to seek ‘raghad’ (a decent life) and to bring hope and optimism. “It was called Raghadan for the life of abundance it offered, matching Ghumdan of times long past.”
Royal Palaces | Royal Hashemite Court - RHC
Built in 1908, the Founding King Palace was originally an administrative building of the Maan Railway Station. His Majesty King Abdullah I used this building in 1920 when he came to the region as deputy of his brother, King Faisal I of Syria, following the Battle of Maysaloun.
The story of Jordan's Royal Palaces - Jordan Tours
Mar 14, 2024 · Constructed in the early 20th century for King Abdullah I, it seamlessly blends traditional and modern design, utilizing stones from Ma’an. Hosting significant events, including royal receptions, the palace plays a pivotal role in Jordan’s architectural and historical landscape.
Abdullah II of Jordan - Wikipedia
Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein[a] (born 30 January 1962) is King of Jordan, having ascended the throne on 7 February 1999. He is a member of the Hashemite, who have been the reigning royal family of Jordan since 1921, and is considered a 41st-generation direct descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. [1]
King Abdullah's Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Mar 29, 2014 · Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is the King of Saudi Arabia. He ascended to the throne on 1 August 2005 upon the death of his half-brother, King...
Queen Rania of Jordan's official royal residence of Raghadan Palace ...
Oct 13, 2021 · QUEEN RANIA and King Abdullah II of Jordan's official home is Raghadan Palace, in Amman, Jordan. The royal couple married in 1993 and have four children: Crown Prince Hussein, 27, Princess Iman,...
Al Husseiniya Palace | Royal Hashemite Court - RHC
The Palace houses the new offices of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. In its design, Al Husseiniya Palace is a combination of Arab Islamic architectural heritage, represented by the arches and the designs on the walls and doors; and the simplicity ...