The National News on LinkedIn: Princess Iman marries Jameel Thermiotis in Amman (2024)

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Did the Venezuelan marry the Princess Jordan? ›

Princess Iman of Jordan's wedding to Venezuelan venture capitalist Jameel Alexander Thermiotis on March 12 2023 was like a fairytale. From the bride's dazzling white Dior gown to the spectacular venue decorated with blossom trees, it was a royal event to remember.

Thermiotis comes from a prominent family in South America

Jameel Alexander Thermiotis was born in Caracas, Venezuela, to Alexandros Thermiotis and Corina Hernández in April of 1994, making him 29 years old today. He's the eldest of three siblings; one is a girl, Alexia, and the other is a boy, Alejandros.

The princess married Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, a New York financier who was born in Caracas, Venezuela and is of Greek descent, on March 12. They were engaged last July. The celebration came a week after the Royal Hashemite Court shared the March 12 wedding date.

Queen Noor (born August 23, 1951, Washington, D.C., U.S.) is an American-born architect who was the consort (1978–99) of King Hussein of Jordan. (Read Queen Noor's Britannica essay on land mines.) Born into a prominent Arab American family, Halaby was raised in an atmosphere of affluence.

28.5-63.7% of marriages in Jordan are consanguineous according to a 2009 study in the journal Reproductive Health.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince El Hassan bin Talal and Princess Sarvath married in Karachi on the 28th of August 1968.

The Royal Hashemite Court announced in April that Princess Rajwa, who received her royal title on her June 2023 wedding day to the heir to the Jordanian throne, was pregnant with her first child, due this summer.

Among the international royals in attendance were King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark, who represented Queen Margrethe II; King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands; and Princess Takamado of Japan, who represented Emperor Naruhito.

However, it is rare to find a venture capitalist who takes religion seriously. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, who recently married Princess Iman bint Abdullah II of Jordan, was born to a Christian family, but reverted to Islam. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis follows the Islamic religious beliefs and practices.

He converted to Islam

According to Semana magazine, "in order to marry the second daughter of the King and Queen of Jordan, the businessman had to convert to Islam, which is why he changed his name to Jameel."

Who is Jamil Alexander Thermiotis? ›

Princess Iman, the eldest daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, is set to marry Jameel Alexander Thermiotis. Thermiotis was born in Caracas, Venezuela to a Greek family, and now works in New York City as a managing partner at a venture capital firm.

Early life. On 24 April 1983, Princess Iman was born at King Hussein Medical Center in Amman, Jordan. Princess Iman is the daughter of King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan.

Marriage. Rania met Jordanian Prince Abdullah bin Al-Hussein at a dinner party in January 1993. On 10 June 1993, they were married at Zahran Palace. Their wedding ceremony was considered a national holiday.

Following in the footsteps of her parents, Princess Iman is deeply committed to humanitarian causes. Often seen posing beside her family at charitable events, she seems to be particularly passionate about initiatives focused on youth empowerment, education, and healthcare.

He was enthroned at the age of 17 on 2 May 1953. Hussein was married four separate times and fathered eleven children.

The princess, 26, and the groom Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, 28, both read a verse from the Koran after signing the marriage document in front of the monarch in parts of the ceremony shown live on state television.

Early life. Rania Al-Yassin was born on 31 August 1970 in Kuwait, to Palestinian parents. Her father, Faisal Al-Yassin, was a Palestinian from Tulkarm in the West Bank. She also has Turkish roots on her maternal grandfather's side.

King Abdullah II of Jordan has one wife, Rania, Queen Consort of Jordan. The two have been married since 1993 and have four children, the princes and princesses of Jordan. Queen Rania is known for her advocacy work across many fields and has become a symbol of the modern monarchy.