List of kings of Jordan
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The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is Jordan's head of state and monarch. He is the head of the Jordanian monarchy — the Hashemite dynasty. The king is known as His Majesty (صاحب الجلالة).
Quick Facts King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Incumbent ...
King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan | |
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Incumbent | |
Abdullah II | |
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Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | Crown Prince Hussein |
First monarch | Abdullah I |
Formation | 25 May 1946 |
Residence | Raghadan Palace, Al-Maquar, Amman |
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The king has executive and legislative powers. He is commander-in-chief of the Jordanian Armed Forces and appoints the prime minister and the directors of security agencies. He also appoints the members of the upper house, the Senate, as well as the members of the Constitutional Court.[1]