Princess Iman of Jordan Is Pregnant! Queen Rania's Daughter Expecting First Baby: 'Three Is a Blessing'

Mar. 15, 2025

Princess Iman and husband Jameel Thermiotis on their wedding day on March 12, 2023.Photo: Handout/Jordanian Royal Court/Getty Images

The Royal Wedding Of Her Royal Highness Princess Iman And Jameel Alexander Thermiotis

On Friday, Jan. 24,Queen Raniatook to Instagram to share the news that her daughter, Princess Iman, 28, and her son-in-law Jameel Thermiotis are expecting their first child.

The announcement comes just months after the birth of Princess Iman’s niece, who was given her name. In August 2024, Crown Prince Hussein and his wife, Princess Rajwa, welcomed their daughter, Princess Iman.

“The Royal title shall pass from the holder of the Throne to his eldest son, then to the eldest son of that eldest son, and in linear succession in a similar process thereafter. Should the eldest son die before the Throne devolves upon him, his eldest son shall inherit the Throne, even if the deceased has brothers. The King may, however, select one of his brothers as heir apparent. In this event, the title to the Throne shall pass to him from the holder of the Throne,” Article 28 states.

Princess Iman married Jameel Thermiotis in March 2023.Handout/Jordanian Royal Court/Getty Images

The Royal Wedding Of Her Royal Highness Princess Iman And Jameel Alexander Thermiotis

Princess Iman married Jameel in a stunningroyal weddingin Amman in March 2023. Her elder brother walked her down the aisle and wished the newlyweds a bright future in a thoughtful tribute onInstagram.

“Grateful for all the precious memories we share and overjoyed to see you celebrate your wedding today… I wish you, dear Iman and Jameel, a lifetime of blessings and happiness together,” Crown Prince Hussein posted.

The celebration came eight months after the Royal Hashemite Courtannounced the engagementin July 2022.

“The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II to Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, on Tuesday, 5 July 2022,“wrote the Court, “in the presence of Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, as well as Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II, and Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, in addition to members of Mr. Thermiotis' family.”

“The Royal Hashemite Court extends its sincere congratulations to Her Royal Highness Princess Iman and Mr. Thermiotis on this occasion and wishes them a lifetime of happiness,” it continued.

Princess Iman and Jameel Thermiotis' engagement photo, released July 2022.Royal Hashemite Court/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis engaged in Amman, on July 05, 2022, in the presence of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II, and Princess Salma bint Abdullah II

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The news came with a formal portrait of the happy couple — where Iman already looked the part in bridal white!

In bios released ahead of their wedding, the Royal Hashemite Court said Princess Iman graduated from Parson’s School of Design in New York with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Princess Iman and Jameel Thermiotis attend the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein in June 2023.Dutch Press Photo/Cover Images via AP

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Jameel, who was born in Venezuela, also holds a business degree and has worked in finance in New York.

“Congratulations my dearest Iman; your smile has always been a gift of love that I’ve cherished since the day you were born. I wish you and Jameel a life filled with love and laughter!” Queen Rania celebrated onInstagram.

source: people.com