Each year, as the world transitions into a new cycle, the Jordanian Royal Family offers a glimpse into their own elegant rhythm of celebration, one rooted in heritage, quiet dignity, and quieter moments shared in familiar settings. More than an annual ritual, their New Year observances serve as reminders of tradition, family unity, and cultural continuity that resonate beyond palace walls.
In a region where festive moments are both intimate and symbolic, the Jordanian royals consistently balance public duty with personal warmth, blending ceremonial occasions with family traditions that are richly captured in images shared through official channels and iconic snapshots.
A Royal Welcome to the New Year
The picture shows King Abdullah and Queen Rania holding both their grandchildren, Princess Iman bint Al Hussein, the first grandchild (born 2024 to Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa), and Amina Thermiotis, the second grandchild (born February 2025 to Princess Iman and Jameel Thermiotis), and of course Princess Salma bint Abdullah and Prince Hashem bin Abdullah are walking beside their mother, Queen Rania.
The picture also shows Princess Iman and her husband, Jameel Thermiotis, and Crown Prince Hussein and his wife, Princess Rajwa, who graced the Jordanian people with a rather special welcoming picture for the new year, shared on Instagram with their daughter, Princess Iman.
Family Portraits and Festive Lights
The New Year often begins not with ostentation but with moments of togetherness, whether attending religious services, visiting historic sites, or engaging with community initiatives. Photos from past years show crowns and casual coats alike: kings and queens embracing both duty and quiet celebration.
The multigenerational family photograph each year isn’t just decorative; it carries cultural weight, inviting the public into a shared moment of dignity, optimism, and continuity.
This one was shared on the first of Jan, 2023, of King Abdullah, and Queen Rania with their oldest son, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah, their daughters Princess Iman bint Abdullah and Princess Salma bint Abdullah, and their youngest son, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah.
The 2022 New Year’s family portrait: pictured in the centre, King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, with their four children, from left to right: Princess Iman, 25, Prince Hashem, 16, Princess Salma, 21, and Crown Prince Al Hussein, 27.
Public Engagements at the Turn of the Year
The royals’ New Year isn’t just a private affair. In past celebrations, family members have been photographed participating in under-the-radar outreach efforts, from community visits to charity events that align with the season’s spirit of giving.
These aren’t grand gala moments; they are authentic, purposeful engagements that reflect the monarchy’s commitment to presence and leadership even outside palace gates.
A Tradition of Elegance in Every Frame
What stands out in the visual legacy of Jordanian New Year celebrations is the consistency of tone. The royal family’s imagery, whether formal or candid, communicates: refined poise, cultural respect, collective warmth, and quiet celebration over spectacle
While global festivities often lean toward pageantry and fireworks, the Jordanian approach is more measured: an elegant stillness punctuated with purpose, presence, and a refined aesthetic that reflects the nation’s history and aspirations.
Looking Ahead, New Traditions for a New Year
As 2026 is here, the visual archive of New Year celebrations suggests that this year’s moments will continue to blend ceremonial roles with personal warmth. From heritage sites and cathedral steps to encounters with citizens and holiday family frames, the upcoming celebrations, too, will likely be captured with the same thoughtful eye that has defined Jordan’s royal imagery.
For readers and observers, these photos do more than present outfits or events: they chart the evolving narrative of a family that bridges tradition and modernity, inviting audiences in the Middle East and beyond to witness a season of cultural nuance and poetic grace.
