Jordan’s king names son as crown prince
10:21, 3 July 2009
AMMAN. July 3. KAZINFORM. Jordan's King Abdallah II yesterday officially named his elder son, Hussein, 15, as crown prince in a royal decree, the palace announced; Kazinform refers to Arab News.
Under Jordan's constitution, the post of crown prince goes to the eldest son of the king, who retains the option of naming a brother. King Hussein replaced his brother Hassan with Abdallah just days before his death.
King Abdallah and his wife, Queen Rania, have two boys and two girls; Kazinform cites Arab News. See www.arabnews.com for full version.