Rajwa Al Saif

Rajwa Al Saif (Arabic: رجوة آل سيف; born 28 April 1994) is a Saudi architect and fiancée to Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan, to whom she has been engaged since 17 August 2022.[1]

Rajwa Al Saif
Born
Rajwa bint Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif

(1994-04-28) 28 April 1994
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
NationalitySaudi
EducationSyracuse University School of Architecture
PartnerHussein, Crown Prince of Jordan (engaged)
Parents
  • Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif (father)
  • Azza bint Nayef bin Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Sudairi (mother)

Early life and education

Al Saif was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 28 April 1994. She is the youngest of four children born to Saudi businessman Khaled Al Saif, CEO of the privately-owned Al Saif Group, and his wife Azza Al Sudairi.[2] The Al Saif family descends from the Subai tribe, the sheikhs of the town of Al-Attar in Sudair.[3][4]

Her mother belongs to the Al Sudairi family, the same family as the current King of Saudi Arabia's mother, Hussa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi, as well as that of his late spouse, Sultana bint Turki Al Sudairi.[3] She is a first cousin twice removed of King Salman, the current King of Saudi Arabia, and a second cousin once removed of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Her father Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif graduated from the American University of Beirut with a degree in civil engineering and founded Al Seif Engineering Contracting, one of the leading construction companies in Saudi Arabia along with a number of companies operating in other sectors.[4]

Al Saif completed her secondary education in Saudi Arabia and proceeded to complete her higher education at the Syracuse University School of Architecture.[5][6] She has also studied and worked in Los Angeles, earning a degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and working at an architecture firm nearby.[6]

Engagement
Main article: Wedding of Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan, and Rajwa Al Saif

On 17 August 2022, the Royal Hashemite Court announced on Twitter Al Saif's engagement to Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan, eldest son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan.[7][2] The engagement ceremony took place at the home of Al Saif's father in Riyadh.[8][5][6] The ceremony was attended by the King and Queen of Jordan, Prince Hassan bin Talal, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah, Prince Ali bin Hussein, Prince Hashim bin Hussein, Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, Prince Rashid bin Hassan and members of the Al Saif family.[9]

On 31 December 2022, the Royal Hashemite Court announced that the couple's wedding will take place on 1 June 2023 at Zahran Palace.[10]

Future official roles

Upon the prospect of marriage, Al Saif will be designated the formal title of "Crown Princess of Jordan" with the style of Royal Highness.[2] Once officially married to the crown prince, Al Saif will attend royal house activities just as her future mother-in-law, Queen Rania, did as crown princess.

Further duties assigned to Al Saif will be the representation of the Crown Prince at events, including those held abroad, such as weddings of members of royal houses.[11] Accordingly, she will attend activities related to social and charitable projects.[12]

Public appearances

Al Saif made her first official public appearance on 18 October 2022 when she visited the Royal Covenant with Crown Prince Hussein and his granduncle Prince Hassan.[13] On 23 January 2023, she accompanied Hussein during a visit to the Scent of Colour initiative for the blind and visually impaired, which marked their first official public engagement as a couple.[14]

References
  1. "Crown Prince engaged to Rajwa Al Saif". The Jordan Times. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  2. Susan (18 August 2022). "Rajwa Al Saif, Fiancée of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan". Unofficial Royalty. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  3. "Rajwa Al Saif : la future reine de Jordanie se dévoile". Point de Vue (in French). Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  4. "Who is Rajwa Al Saif, the fiancée of the Crown Prince?". en.royanews.tv. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  5. Gillett, Katy (18 August 2022). "Who is Rajwa Al Saif, the Saudi fiancee of Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein?". The National. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  6. "Prince Hussein of Jordan and New Fiancée Give Kate and Prince William Vibes in Engagement Photo". Peoplemag. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  7. "Crown Prince engaged to Rajwa Al Saif". rhc.jo. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  8. @RHCJO (17 August 2022). "The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to Ms Rajwa Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, and extends its sincere congratulations on this occasion" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. Shaji, Shereen (18 August 2022). "Everything to Know About Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein's Saudi Fiancée, Rajwa Al-Saif". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  10. "Royal Hashemite Court announces date of Crown Prince's wedding". Royal Hashemite Court. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  11. "51 anos de rainha Rania: conheça sua emocionante história". L'Officiel Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  12. "Queen Rania's official website". Queen Rania official website. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  13. Hennie, Janine (19 October 2022). "Prince Hussein of Jordan's New Fiancée Rajwa Al-Saif Wears Necklace Sweetly Linking Their Initials". People. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  14. "Crown Prince, Ms Rajwa Al Saif visit 'Scent of Colour' initiative". The Jordan Times. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
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