When Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II met at Al-Husseinia Palace in Amman, the world's eyes were not just on diplomacy. The layers of Jordan's history are also buried within the walls of this grand palace, in which the stories of seven queens are recorded, these stories are stories of love, power, struggle and change.
Al-Husseiniya Palace Modern Jordan Is a symbol of power. But the name and soul of this palace is linked to the royal dynasty, which has seen many ups and downs in the past decades. The stories of the seven queens associated with this palace not only give a glimpse of royal life, but also narrate the changing face of Jordan. Let us know about these queens one by one.
First Queen- Musabah bint Nasser
Musabah bint Nasser was the wife of King Abdullah I, the founder of Jordan, and mother of King Talal. He played an important role in providing social and family stability to the Hashmi dynasty in the early period.
Second Queen- Zain al-Sharf bint Jamil
Zain al-Sharf bint Jamil was the wife of King Talal of Jordan and mother of King Hussein, who was honored in the country as Umm al-Hussein, or Mother of the Nation. He provided stability to the monarchy in times of political crisis and promoted social welfare and education.
Third Queen- Dina bint Abdul Hamid
King Hussein's first wife Dina was an educated, modern-thinking woman. She had keen interest in politics and education. Although this relationship did not last long, Dina initiated intellectual discussion in the royal system of Jordan.
Fourth Queen- Tony Gardiner aka Muna Al Hussein
British-born Queen Muna gave Jordan its future king. Whose name is King Abdullah II. He added the importance of Western discipline and education to royal traditions.
Fifth Queen-Alia Al-Hussein
Jordan still remembers Queen Alia. Alia, who worked for social work and women's rights, died untimely in a plane crash. Even today there are airports and institutions in his name.
Sixth Queen- Noor Al-Hussein
The journey from America-born Lisa Halabi to becoming Queen Noor is a story in itself. He gained international recognition on issues of peace, environment and refugees. His presence at Al-Husseiniya Palace connected Jordan to the global stage.
Seventh Queen- Rania Al-Abdullah
Rania is the current Queen of Jordan, who is recognized globally for her modern thinking, education and women empowerment. She is considered a progressive voice of the Arab world on social media and international forums.
When PM Modi met King Abdullah in this palace, it was not just a meeting of two leaders. It was a dialogue with that history, in which the stories of the seven queens still resonate in the walls of Al-Husseiniya Palace.