Monthly Archives: September 2026

Royal family of jordan, Royal Weddings

Princess Sarah bint Faisal of Jordan, the Niece of King Abdullah II of Jordan, Marries Ali Murabit Mohammed Al-Sawaf, the Royal Hashemite Court Confirms

  • Photos courtesy of the Royal Hashemite Court
  • Photos courtesy of the Royal Hashemite Court
  • Photos courtesy of the Royal Hashemite Court
  • Photos courtesy of the Royal Hashemite Court
  • Photos courtesy of the Royal Hashemite Court

In Amman, Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah bint Faisal of Jordan has married Mr. Ali Murabit Mohammed Al-Sawaf.

The marriage contract ceremony, known in Arabic as the aqd qiran, took place at  Zahran Palace.

Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan, Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan, His Royal Highness Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II of Jordan, the bride’s father, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan, the bride’s mother, Princess Alia Tabbaa, and other members of the Royal Family of Jordan were in attendance.

No details concerning a future reception or additional celebrations have been announced by the Royal Hashemite Court.

Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah bint Faisal of Jordan was born on March 27th, 1997. She is the daughter of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan and his former wife, Princess Alia Tabbaa.

Prince Faisal is the younger brother of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, and the son of the late King Hussein of Jordan and his former wife, Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein of Jordan.

Princess Sarah is a niece of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and a first cousin of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan.  She is also the twin sister of Her Royal Highness Princess Aisha bint Faisal of Jordan.  

Princess Aisha bint Faisal of Jordan married Mr. Karim Al Mufti in a marriage contract ceremony at Zahran Palace in Amman on May 12th, 2025. The couple’s engagement had been announced by the Royal Hashemite Court on June 6th, 2024.

Princess Sarah bint Faisal of Jordan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture and a Master’s degree in Event Organization and Design, both awarded by the University of Westminster in the United Kingdom.

She currently serves as Assistant Director of the Olympic Preparation Centre in the Kingdom of Jordan. Her professional work has focused on the development of Jordanian athletes and the support of the Kingdom’s sporting sector.

Princess Sarah has also undertaken public engagements connected with Jordanian sport. In 2023, she served as head of the Jordanian mission participating in the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games.

Mr. Ali Murabit Mohammed Al-Sawaf was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 1997.

He received his early education at King’s Academy in Amman before completing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at King’s College London in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Al-Sawaf works as an engineer specializing in artificial intelligence and software. He has been described as a specialist in advanced technological solutions.

Today’s marriage contract ceremony followed the couple’s engagement. The engagement followed a jahah, the formal request for a bride’s hand in marriage by the family of the prospective groom.

The jahah took place on January 15th, 2025. A delegation presented the formal request on behalf of Mr. Al-Sawaf at a ceremony in Amman.

His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II of Jordan, and His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan attended the ceremony, together with members of the Al-Sawaf family.

British Royals

King Charles III of the United Kingdom Clarifies the Obvious: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Are Still Not Working Royals

  • Portraits courtesy of Buckingham Palace/Mr. Misan Harriman
  • Portraits courtesy of Buckingham Palace/Mr. Misan Harriman

In London, His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom has confirmed what the 2020 Sandringham Agreement already established: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private citizens and will not carry out official engagements on behalf of the Crown. 

The clarification, issued in a letter on the King’s behalf by the Lord Chamberlain, was circulated to government departments, military officials, Lord Lieutenants and the Duke’s representatives.

“It is well known that in January 2020 the Duke and Duchess stepped down from undertaking representative duties on behalf of the Sovereign, and are no longer working Members of the Royal Family,” the letter states. That position, it adds, “will continue to be fully respected,” including the couple’s “personal latitude” over finances and privacy. In short: no half-in, half-out.

The guidance sets out three practical points for officials and organisations:

  1. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not represent the Royal Family when attending events. Any engagements are undertaken in a private capacity.
  2. Their charitable work is a personal matter. Questions about reception arrangements, particularly where public funds may be involved, should be directed to Buckingham Palace.
  3. Operational security matters remain a police issue, to be handled through the relevant authorities and the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC).

The letter also confirms that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not use the style His/Her Royal Highness in connection with activities in the United Kingdom. Buckingham Palace said the decision to publish the guidance reflected a desire for transparency rather than allowing its contents to emerge through leaks.

What remains unknown is whether representatives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will issue a response, or whether further guidance will be provided on how their private engagements should be treated by local authorities and host organisations. 

After six years, King Charles and Buckingham Palace’s reminder is uncomplicated: the Sandringham Agreement still stands, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex return as private citizens, not working royals.

Obviously.

Danish Royals, Royal Family of Denmark

Queen Margrethe of Denmark Admitted to the Hospital in Copenhagen and Will Not Attend the Funeral of King Harald V of Norway, Palace Confirms

  • Portrait courtesy of Det Danske Kongehus

In Copenhagen, the Director of Communications for the Royal Household of Denmark, Ms. Nina Z. Munch-Perrin, has announced that Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been admitted to Rigshospitalet after feeling unwell.

According to the Royal Household, a new blood accumulation in the hip region, as well as mild dehydration, has been detected. Both conditions are currently being treated at the hospital.

The Royal Household stated that Queen Margrethe is, under the circumstances, in good spirits and doing well.

Queen Margrethe is expected to remain hospitalized during the coming week for observation and treatment. As a result of her hospitalization, the Queen will unfortunately be unable to attend the funeral of the late King Harald V of Norway, which will take place in Oslo on Wednesday, September 9th.

The Royal Household has stated that further information will be provided when there is an update concerning the Queen’s condition.

Queen Margrethe was admitted to Rigshospitalet on May 25th, 2026, following the discovery of a larger blood accumulation in the hip region resulting from a fall at Fredensborg Slot on September 18th, 2024.  She was discharged on May 29th.

On May 14th, 2026, Queen Margrethe was also admitted to Rigshospitalet after suffering a heart attack. The Royal Household confirmed at the time that she had undergone a balloon angioplasty procedure involving one of the coronary arteries of the heart.

Queen Margrethe abdicated the throne on January 14th, 2024, after more than 52 years as Sovereign of the Kingdom of Denmark. Upon her abdication, her eldest son, Frederik, acceded to the throne.

Since her abdication, Queen Margrethe has continued to participate in selected public engagements and cultural patronages, although her public appearances have become increasingly limited in recent years following several health-related absences and medical procedures.

Greek Royal Family

Philippos De Grèce and his wife, Nina, Welcome Their First Child, a Son, Kimon Thomas Konstantinos

Portrait courtesy of Philippos De Grèce/Andreas Megos

The Private Office of the Greek Royal Family announced the birth of a son to Philippos De Grèce and his wife, Nina.

The couple named their first child Kimon Thomas Konstantinos, who was born on July 27, 2026, in the United States.

Kimon was born with the help of a gestational carrier.

In a statement, Philippos and Nina expressed their sincere gratitude to the surrogate and her family for accompanying them throughout the journey. They also thanked the medical team and other professionals for their care and support.

The couple said they were cherishing their first weeks with Kimon and were “immensely happy” to begin a new chapter in their family’s life.

Kimon’s birth marks the first child of Philippos De Grèce and Nina.

Philippos De Grèce, the youngest child of the late King Constantine II of Greece and Queen Anne-Marie, was born in London in 1986. He was educated in the United States and graduated from Georgetown University before pursuing a career in finance.

Nina, born Nina Nastassja Flohr in Switzerland in 1987, is the daughter of Swiss businessman Thomas Flohr, founder of the private aviation company VistaJet, and Katharina Flohr, a former creative director at Fabergé and magazine editor.

The couple became engaged in 2020 and married in a civil ceremony in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Dec. 12, 2020. They later celebrated their Greek Orthodox wedding at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens on Oct. 23, 2021.