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Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein weds Saudi noblewoman in lavish ceremony

  • Jordan hosted a royal wedding between Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Alseif, strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia.
  • The wedding helped improve Jordan's monarchy's image and drew many foreign dignitaries, including Prince William and Jill Biden.
  • Rajwa Alseif comes from Saudi Arabia's ruling family, connecting Jordan's Hashemites to their historic rivals.
  • The wedding emphasized continuity for Jordan, a stable country in a volatile region facing economic issues.
  • The Western-educated couple will lead a life of privilege, though the crown prince faces challenges ruling a struggling nation.
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