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).
| King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Incumbent | |
 | |
| Abdullah II | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent | Crown Prince Hussein |
| First monarch | Abdullah I |
| Formation | 25 May 1946 |
| Residence | Raghadan Palace, Al-Maquar, Amman |
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]
Monarchs of Jordan (1921–present)
Emirate of Transjordan (1921–1946)
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Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan/Jordan (1946–present)
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List Of Kings Of Jordan Media
Royal Standard of the King
References
- ↑ "Jordan". Freedom in the World. Freedom House. 2017. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
