Jordan Marks 10 Years of King Abdullah’s Ascension

February 7th marks 10 years to the day King Hussein of Jordan passed away, leaving the Hashemite Kingdom to his son, Abdullah.

Today, King Abdullah II and the rest of the Jordanian royal family remembered King Hussein by visiting his tomb, where they took turns saying prayers.

King Abdullah was joined by his two eldest children, Hussein and Iman. His wife, Queen Rania, is believed to be in London at this time.

Then, Abdullah went to the King Hussein Medical Center in Amman. There he met with the doctors and medical staff, and embraced various Bedouins who were there to see their King.

The Jordanian press praised the King for his successful 10 years leading the country. The Jordanian News Agency explained that “the King, since assuming his constitutional powers, directed the government to support sovereignty of law, protect the Kingdom’s stability and security and prevail an ambiance of justice, integrity, accountability and effectiveness of governmental performance.

“Jordan enjoys an excellent position in human rights and freedom fields, King Abdullah II puts it at his top priority.”

It should be remembered that Abdullah was not meant to inherit the throne until the weeks leading up to King Hussein’s death from cancer. For years, it was Hussein’s brother Mohammed who was the Crown Prince. Then, in a last minute change of heart, King Hussein rewrote the line of succession and gave it to his eldest son.