Princess Iman of Jordan gave a touching nod to her parents’ wedding day when she participated in their henna ceremony yesterday ahead of her own nuptials on Sunday.
Princess Iman, 25, is the second daughter of Queen Rania, 51, and King Abdullah II, 60, and will marry her partner, Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, on March 12.
Last July it was announced that Princess Iman was engaged to Venezuelan-born Jameel, who is about two years older than the princess and works as a managing partner of a New York-based venture capital fund.
And the celebrations began last night, when Queen Rania hosted a henna party for her daughter.
The bride donned a white embroidered gown by Reema Dahbour, a Jordanian-Palestinian fashion designer, which she paired with the same white and gold belt Queen Rania wore for her own wedding to King Abdullah II in 1993.
Jordan’s Princess Iman, 25, gave a touching nod to her parents’ wedding day when she participated in their henna ceremony yesterday ahead of her own nuptials on Sunday.
Last night’s celebrations began when Queen Rania hosted a henna party for her daughter (pictured Queen Rania with Princess Aisha bint Hussein, Princess Iman bint Abdullah, Princess Muna al-Hussein and Princess Zein bint Hussein )
In photos released from the event, Princess Iman looked elegant in the white gown.
The Princess wore her hair in loose waves around her face, opting for a hint of eyeliner for the occasion.
Meanwhile, Queen Rania donned a warm red ensemble for the occasion, took guests by the hand and offered her daughter a warm hug.
The two royals posed for a snapshot with Princess Aisha bint Hussein, Princess Muna al-Hussein and Princess Zein bint Hussein.
It comes after Queen Rania shared a stunning new photograph of Princess Iman wearing her tiara.
Queen Rania shared a video on Instagram yesterday in tribute to his daughter, with a series of images appearing in the montage, including a photograph of the 25-year-old in her sparkling diamond tiara.
The 51-year-old wrote: ‘After a week, God willing, I will see you as a bride… I put you in the name of God, Iman, the basil of the house… May God help you and light your way .
‘The first time I held my baby, I knew my life would never be the same again. In a week, she will be a bride.’
Queen Rania continued, “My precious Iman, I am so happy for you and so proud of all that you are.”
The bride donned a white embroidered dress by Reema Dahbour, a Jordanian-Palestinian fashion designer, which she paired with the same white and gold belt worn by Queen Rania for her own wedding to King Abdullah II in 1993 (pictured: Queen Rania)
Queen Rania offered a hug to her daughter, Princess Iman, during the ceremony, which took place last night.
Meanwhile, he added: ‘Thanks to the creative artist Elissa for the dedication and the great artist Marwan Khoury for the lyrics and melodies… Soulful voice and expressive words.
“Thank you to the very talented @elissazkh and the brilliant @imarwankhoury for this wonderful gift and for her incredible ability to capture sentiments so beautifully.”
Queen Rania first wore her diamond tiara to a spectacular state banquet hosted by the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle in 2001. She wore it again for a portrait later that year.
It is possible that the snap was a clue to the tiara that Iman will wear on her wedding day.
Last year’s engagement announcement came as a pleasant surprise for royal fans, as the couple have been keeping their relationship under wraps and it was unclear how long they have been dating.
In a personal statement shared on his Instagram account, queen rania said: ‘Congratulations my dear Iman; your smile has always been a gift of love that I have treasured since the day you were born. I wish you and Jameel a life full of love and laughter!
Queen Rania appeared in high spirits at the event, chatting with guests and holding hands with attendees.
Last July it was announced that Princess Iman was engaged to Venezuelan-born Jameel, who is about two years older than the princess and works as a managing partner of a New York-based venture capital fund.
He also shared an official engagement photo of the couple, which showed the couple embracing.
Princess Iman wore a high-necked white dress paired with polished makeup and straight hair in an updo.
She has her hand placed on her fiancé’s chest, showing off her square-cut engagement ring.
Meanwhile, the radiant Jameel looks sharp in a navy two-piece suit and a crisp white shirt.
And the entire family shared their well wishes in a statement shared by the Royal Hashemite Court announcing the engagement.
Queen Rania shared a stunning new photo of her daughter Princess Iman wearing her tiara this weekend (Princess Iman on the left and Queen Rania on the right in 2001).
It read: “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II to Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in the presence of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and the Queen Rania Al. Abdullah, as well as Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II and Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, as well as members of Mr. Thermiotis’s family.
“The Royal Hashemite Court extends its sincere congratulations to HRH Princess Iman and Mr. Thermiotis on this occasion and wishes them a lifetime of happiness.”
Sporty Iman royal graduated from the Amman International Academy in 2014 and was awarded the best female athlete in her class.
He then studied at Georgetown University in Washington, where his older brother, Crown Prince Hussein, majored in international history.