Abdullah II of Jordan

Abdullah II bin AlHussein has been the King of Jordan since he ascended the throne onFebruary 1999 upon the death of his father King Hussein. Abdullah is a member of the Hashemite family, which has ruled Jordan since 1921, and claims to be descended from the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

Abdullah was born to Hussein and his second wife, the Britishborn Princess Muna alHussein. Abdullah was named Crown Prince shortly after his birth. King Hussein transferred the title to his own brother, Hassan, in 1965, only to return it to Abdullah in 1999. Abdullah is married to Queen Rania of Jordan, who is of Palestinian origin. In 1993, Abdullah assumed command of Jordans Special Forces, and became a Major General in May 1998. Emir of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is his brotherinlaw, through Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoums marriage to Haya bint Al Hussein.

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