Queen Rania of Jordan has announced that her daughter Iman is pregnant with her second child. The news comes months after the birth of Iman's first daughter, Amina, in February 2025. The royal family prepares for another addition.
The Jordanian royal family is set to welcome a new member, as Queen Rania has publicly confirmed that her daughter Iman is expecting her second child. The announcement, made via social media, comes just months after Iman and her husband Jameel celebrated the birth of their first daughter, Amina, in February 2025. The news was accompanied by a family photograph showing Iman visibly pregnant, a detail that had been kept private until now.
Iman and Jameel’s decision to keep the pregnancy confidential mirrors their approach during their first experience as parents. The couple had previously waited until late in the pregnancy to share the news with the public. This time, the revelation explains their absence from the official Independence Day celebrations in Jordan at the end of May, a notable event for the royal family. No official reason was given at the time, but the current announcement clarifies the circumstances behind their nonattendance.
The gender of Iman’s unborn child carries particular significance for the Hashemite dynasty. If the baby is a boy, he would become third in line to the Jordanian throne, following his uncles, Crown Prince Hussein and Prince Hashem. Jordan’s succession laws are based on agnatic primogeniture, which restricts the throne to male descendants of King Abdullah I. As a result, neither Iman nor her daughter Amina are eligible for succession, making the birth of a son a potentially important development for the royal lineage.
Queen Rania expressed her happiness at the prospect of becoming a grandmother again, highlighting the growing number of grandchildren in the family. The announcement was made alongside a photograph taken in a garden, featuring Iman, Jameel, and Amina, who is soon to become an older sister. The image echoes a similar style used in the couple’s previous pregnancy announcement, with a focus on the expectant mother’s silhouette.
The Jordanian royal family is known for its size and public presence, with King Abdullah II and Queen Rania having four children and, with this new arrival, three grandchildren. The extended family includes numerous siblings from King Hussein’s four marriages, many of whom are active in public life and regularly attend royal events. The anticipation surrounding Iman’s second child adds to the ongoing interest in the family’s evolving dynamics.
Royal families across Europe and the Middle East often attract attention for their traditions and succession rules. The importance of lineage and the role of heirs remain central themes, as seen in other prominent families. For example, the legacy and future plans of the Thyssen-Bornemisza twins were recently highlighted in a feature on their adult lives and family heritage, as detailed in this recent report on the evolving paths of Carmen and Sabina Thyssen-Bornemisza.
As the summer progresses, the Jordanian royal household is expected to announce both the gender and name of Iman’s second child, following the tradition of revealing such details after the birth. The family’s growing numbers and the potential implications for the line of succession ensure that public interest in the Hashemite court remains high.
Jordan’s monarchy continues to play a significant role in the country’s political and social landscape. The royal family’s personal milestones, such as births and marriages, are closely followed by both national and international audiences. The upcoming birth not only marks a joyful occasion for the family but also underscores the ongoing relevance of royal traditions in the region.
