Princess Iman and her husband, Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, welcomed twin daughters, Talia and Rania, on August 14. The Hashemite Royal Palace announced the birth, and Queen Rania later shared family photographs that offered a rare glimpse into the monarchy’s private life.
Unlike the formal images often associated with royal events, these photographs captured a relaxed, affectionate atmosphere. Queen Rania held both newborns, while King Abdullah II smiled as he cradled one of the twins. Other images showed the couple seated together, each holding a granddaughter, away from the protocol of official royal appearances.
Other members of the royal family, including Princess Salma and Prince Hashem, were also present. Princess Salma gently approached one of her nieces before taking her in her arms, while Prince Hashem watched. The gathering offered a first meeting between the newborns and their extended family, marked by warm, natural interactions.
The twins’ names carry special significance: Rania shares her name with her grandmother, Queen Rania. In a message accompanying the photographs, the queen expressed her happiness and the family’s joy at meeting Talia and Rania. She also congratulated Princess Iman and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, as well as their eldest daughter, Amina, who now has two younger sisters.
With the twins’ arrival, Princess Iman and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis are parents to three daughters. Their first child, Amina, was born in February 2025, following the couple’s wedding in March 2023. Since marrying, they have maintained a low public profile and rarely appeared in the media. Thermiotis, originally from Venezuela and of Greek descent, joined the Jordanian royal family after the couple’s engagement was announced in the summer of 2022. They married at Beit Al Urdun.
The birth of Talia and Rania expands the royal family and marks a new generation within the Hashemite dynasty. Queen Rania’s decision to share private family moments offers a more personal view of the monarchy’s public life, connecting the family’s official role with celebrations at home.
Jordan’s royal family, led by King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, balances tradition with a modern approach to public life. The Hashemite dynasty has played a central role in the country’s history and remains a symbol of national unity. The family’s celebration of the twins reflects both the monarchy’s institutional heritage and its personal ties, while Rania’s name honors a bond between generations.
