AMMAN — His Majesty
King Abdullah on Sunday bestowed
the Order of the State Centennial on a number of Royal family members and
figures who served in the Royal Hashemite Court during the reign of the late
King Hussein.
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The ceremony, attended by Her Majesty
Queen Rania and HRH
Crown Prince Hussein at Al Husseiniya Palace, marked the birthday of the late
King Hussein, which falls on November 14.
A number of royal family members and senior officials and
officers also attended the ceremony, according to a Royal Court statement.
King Abdullah bestowed the Order of the State Centennial on
the late Prince Muhammed bin Talal, in appreciation of his services and
contributions to the advancement and progress of the nation during the reign of
King Hussein, which he continued under His Majesty King Abdullah.
The King also bestowed the Order of the State Centennial on
TRH Princes Talal bin Muhammed and Ghazi bin Muhammad, in recognition of their
contributions and dedication while working at the
Royal Hashemite Court during
the reign of King Hussein, and for their continued efforts under King Abdullah.
The honorees at the ceremony included former Royal Court
chiefs, former Royal Protocol chiefs, former advisers to King Hussein, and
others who served alongside the late king, as well as Royal Court Chief Yousef
Issawi, for his service in the army and the court for over 64 years.
Earlier this year, His Majesty bestowed Royal medals marking
the centennial on veterans of Al Karamah Battle and all the nation’s martyrs,
as well as a number of leading figures on Jordan’s 75th Independence Day.
The King also bestowed medals on the Jordan Armed
Forces-Arab Army, the Public Security Directorate, the General Intelligence
Department, and a number of military and security personnel, on the occasion of
the centennial.
Moreover, His Majesty bestowed Royal medals on a number of
national figures at a ceremony held by the government to mark the state’s
centennial.
Also on Sunday, His Majesty received cables from senior
officials and officers on the anniversary of the late King Hussein's birthday.
The Crown Prince received similar cables on the occasion.
Officials paid tribute to the late King Hussein's legacy and
commended King Abdullah’s leadership in continuing Jordan’s progress and
bolstering its international role.
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