The Jordanian royal family has welcomed new additions, expanding what has been affectionately dubbed the “grandchildren club”. On August 14, 2026, Princess Iman gave birth to twin girls with her husband, Jameel Thermiotis. The joyous announcement was made by the Royal Hashemite Court, marking a significant occasion for the royal household.
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In their official statement, the Court said, “The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II and Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis were blessed with twin baby girls.” The statement extended warm congratulations to the new parents and to King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, expressing well wishes on this happy event.
Princess Iman, aged 29, is the eldest daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, who are both highly regarded figures in Jordan. Married to Thermiotis, a businessman of Greek-Venezuelan descent, since March 12, 2023, the couple’s first child, daughter Amina, was born on February 16, 2025. The new twins join one-year-old Amina, further enriching the family dynamics.
Queen Rania had initially revealed her daughter’s pregnancy via social media, sharing a touching photograph of Jameel holding Amina as the toddler reached out to touch Iman’s baby bump. The Queen expressed her excitement for Iman, Jameel, and their expanding family, stating that it was a time for “new joy”. In her message, she expressed her hope for their health and announced that the “grandchildren club is growing”.
In addition to Princess Iman, King Abdullah and Queen Rania have two other children, Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Salma, along with Prince Hashem. Crown Prince Hussein recently married Princess Rajwa in July 2023, and the couple welcomed a daughter, also named Princess Iman, in August 2024. While the name carries significance, the new baby will not directly inherit the throne due to the Jordanian constitution.
Despite being part of the royal family, the newborn twins, along with Amina, are not in line for the Jordanian throne. The constitution stipulates a succession line strictly favouring male heirs within King Abdullah Ibn Al-Hussein’s dynasty. As noted, the title of the Throne is to be passed from the reigning King to his eldest son and continues along male lines, leaving Princess Iman outside the direct line of inheritance.
Article 28 of the Jordanian constitution explicitly details this hereditary succession, a process that has remained unchanged over the years. Thus, even though Princess Iman possesses royal status, the royal title will not extend to the new twins or their sister Amina.
The arrival of twins is a significant event in royal circles. They are comparatively rare among monarchs, with only a few notable examples from other kingdoms. For instance, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco are parents to twins, while Denmark’s King Frederik and Queen Mary also have twin children. Adult twins, such as Belgium’s Prince Nicolas and Prince Aymeric, are even more uncommon in the royal lineage.
Princess Iman’s twins bring a joyful new chapter to the Jordanian monarchy, adding to the legacy of a vibrant royal family that is closely watched and admired both within Jordan and beyond. As they grow, these young princesses will undoubtedly contribute to the royal family’s continued presence in a region where tradition and modernity coexist.
As the royal family expands, it will be interesting to see how this new generation influences the future of the Hashemite Kingdom. With a rich history and a commitment to their people, the Jordanian royals remain an essential part of the country’s cultural identity. The growth of their family only serves to reinforce their connection with the Jordanian people, embodying hope and continuity for the kingdom’s future.