General news about King Abdullah, Queen Rania & Family 1: August 2009 - February 2012

[Jae143]

I've noticed over the years QR's waning caution when commenting on the conflict, before she was always sure to evenly distribute praise and criticism to both sides, but more recently, with comments on American news shows and at the university (last year, I think?) it was becoming more and more apparent she was leaning in favor of the Palestinians. Agreed, like the article mentions, she came out so strongly about it now because she knew the majority of the world was outraged at the flotilla raid and there would be few if any reprimands if she openly criticized Israel.

Also agree having the queen comment rather than KA or the prime minister made a very loud point. I'm glad she did it.

 

[Godiva]

Does anybody know if QR will be at Prince Nikolaos and Tatiana Blatnik wedding on September in Greece?

 

[dazzling]

Does anybody know if QR will be at Prince Nikolaos and Tatiana Blatnik wedding on September in Greece?

There hasnt been a guest list out yet but personally I doubt she will be attending. I dont think they are close or know each other and the wedding. I think the Queens that are related such as Queen Sofia & Queen M will be attending but then they would invite close friends that are royals but it wont be a wedding fit for a crown prince.

 

[Humera]

The Jordanian and Greek royals have attended each other's weddings in the past but I don't expect QR to attend the upcoming one simply because the JRF sends junior royals to less high profile weddings.

 

[dazzling]

An article saying that Larry King is inviting King Abdullah II, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas to sit down for a peace deal
Article

 

[dazzling]

Jordan's Queen Rania rejects offer to publish Hebrew edition of her children's book

...Brisk sales of the book have put it on the New York Times' bestseller list, and its promotion in the United States has included appearances by the Jordanian queen in television interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters. The book was launched in April with a reading given by Rania at the United Nations...
Source

 

[Jae143]

Jordan's Queen Rania rejects offer to publish Hebrew edition of her children's book

...Brisk sales of the book have put it on the New York Times' bestseller list, and its promotion in the United States has included appearances by the Jordanian queen in television interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters. The book was launched in April with a reading given by Rania at the United Nations...
Source

strange it gives no reason for her decision. though i couldn't see specifically rejecting hebrew as beneficial to her cause, i don't see her publishing it in any other languages either...

 

[Amoula]

Jordan's Queen Rania rejects offer to publish Hebrew edition of her children's book

...Brisk sales of the book have put it on the New York Times' bestseller list, and its promotion in the United States has included appearances by the Jordanian queen in television interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters. The book was launched in April with a reading given by Rania at the United Nations...
Source

Chapeau!

 

[Rossina]

Chapeau!

Following Haaretz report, officials in Rania's bureau say requests like these would have been been sent directly to the U.S. publisher and not to the writer herself.

Jordan Queen Rania never got offer to publish Hebrew translation of her book, say official sources - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News

 

[Humera]

I kind of suspected this response. The story didn't make sense. A lot of reports regarding the JRF from Israeli sources have proved to be false. Remember the one about the royal family's dog being treated in Israel which turned out to be a fabrication and the newspaper even apologized for it.
It's a pity but it happens even in Canada.

 

[Rossina]

I kind of suspected this response. The story didn't make sense. A lot of reports regarding the JRF from Israeli sources have proved to be false. Remember the one about the royal family's dog being treated in Israel which turned out to be a fabrication and the newspaper even apologized for it.
It's a pity but it happens even in Canada.

That is right Humera .. KA and QR divorce rumors too

 

[Rossina]

The hypocritical multi-culti Queen Rania of Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan wrote a lovely little children's book, "The Sandwich Swap," stressing multi culturalism and accepting another's culture. Based on differences in school lunches - the American-American girl prefers peanut butter and jelly while the Arab-American girl munches on hummus and pita - leading to food fights, a party, and eventual understanding and acceptance, the book zoomed to the NY Times best seller list after Rania promoted the English version on television with Barbara Walters and Oprah.
American Thinker Blog: The hypocritical multi-culti Queen Rania of Jordan

 

[Rossina]

King awarded Honorary Doctorate by Jerusalem University
Gaza, July 22 (Petra)--The Board of Trustees of Jerusalem University (Abu Deis) has on Thursday conferred an Honorary Doctorate on His Majesty King Abdullah II in appreciation of his stances to defend the holy city and his efforts to boost the historically longstanding Jordanian-Palestinian ties.
Jordan Directions King awarded Honorary Doctorate by Jerusalem University

 

[Godiva]

According to greek magazines and newspapers, Queen Rania was in Greece from June 12 for a few days trip, she stayed in a new luuxurious hotel called Costa Navarino, in region of Messinia, in southwest Peloponnese. I didn't find any photos.
This is the hotel : www.costanavarino.gr
In the same hotel stayed David Beckam and his wife Victoria.

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

last year to she visited Greece during her holiday i think there is some pictures of her there.
thanks for the info Godiva.

 

[Godiva]

last year to she visited Greece during her holiday i think there is some pictures of her there.
thanks for the info Godiva.

You are welcome M Lilo! I wish I could find photos from this year visit in Greece!

 

[Huda]

Queen Rania signed for The Food Revolution
Jamie's Food Revolution USA | Campaign for healthy eating | Jamie Oliver

 

[dazzling]

A Malaysian pastry chef who worked for the King & Queen, discusses Jordan and the family. Worth the read.

Sweet life in Jordan

...“My job offer was from the Royal Palace of Jordan and I was supposed to work in the banquet kitchen in Nadwa Palace in Amman. But later, chef Sands told me of a change of plan. I was to work for one to two weeks at the ‘private house’ (palace) of King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and their children because of a staff shortage. However, I learnt that I would be posted back to Nadwa once the new kitchen was ready.

“I was taken by surprise that I would be serving King Abdullah and his family most of the time. At Nadwa, my job responsibility was mostly to serve the management staff and guests,” says Chiew.

After two months, he felt confident when he received positive feedback on his performance and that the king and queen liked his desserts. He was elated when he was signed on for a one-year contract, renewable if his employers were satisfied with his work.

“I felt it was a great honour to work for their Majesties. It was a new experience to work for the royal family compared with hotels back home,” he says.

His job included preparing meals for the royal family and their guests. He was also involved in state banquets for the special guests of their Majesties...
Full article

 

[Avicenna]

Robert Fisk: Why Jordan is occupied by Palestinians - Robert Fisk, Commentators - The Independent

Quote1:
And they are patriotic enough to have sent an open letter to King Abdullah, expressing their fears that Israeli plans for the West Bank and "a fifth column of collaborators" within Jordan who support US policy in the region – their identity is left dangerously unspecified – may destroy their country.

Quote2:
This is the first serious opposition to emerge against King Abdullah since he succeeded his father, Hussein, who died in 1999.

 

[Roxsteve]

washingtonpost.com

An interesting article in the Washington Post this morning...

 

[Jae143]

washingtonpost.com

An interesting article in the Washington Post this morning...

it's very frustrating and i'm becoming more and more disillusioned with the inner workings of jordan...i think KA and QR have the gift of charisma and plenty of glorified propaganda on their sides to help the rest of the world forget how things truly are there

i was especially shocked by the low wages of teachers and the firings of protesters, what with QR's education initiatives and constant worship of teachers, why aren't they paid better? course teachers in america aren't paid much better either but i imagine it's more than jordan

 

[NoorMeansLight]

Thank you for the shocking yet informative article! I can't believe that in 2010 there are still people who struggle for some crumbs of democracy. I mean, they can't even protest or ask for better conditions or higher salaries! Words fail me... They deserve more!

 

[xavi83]

people in Jordan can not speak freely but this article did express many true facts instead of them ...
if you noticed their last trip was too short I have read many harsh comments of their departure news

 

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[asturiana]

Hellomagazine has a special about Ranias birthday.

A unique portrait: Queen Rania of Jordan at 40
HELLO! - The place for daily celebrity news - hellomagazine.com

Anyone has this issue?

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

i have seen this photo before its not new.but its lovely.

 

[monic]

I agree! Does anyone possess this unique photo?http://www.imagebam.com/image/6e6ad095506882

 

[asturiana]

Yes, its an old photo. I dont have seen the magazine.

Queen Rania of Jordan turns 40 (hellomagazine.com)
http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/photostory/primopiano/2010/08/26/visualizza_new.html_1789966945.html (ansa.it)

 

[monic]

I see. Anyway thanks for these links, asturiana. I have seen some of the picts for the first time. Very nice!

 

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

Celebrities join push for action on UN-backed development targets
...Among the celebrities who are taking a stand against poverty in support of the MDGs are: singer Angelique Kidjo of Benin; football star Ronaldo of Brazil; Queen Rania of Jordan; singer Ricky Martin of Puerto Rico and actress Mia Farrow of the United States...