Princess Iman of Jordan announces incredible baby news with first bump photo
Congratulations are in order for the Jordanian royal family as Queen Rania took to Instagram on Friday to announce her daughter Princess Iman, 28, and her husband Jameel Thermiotis are expecting their first child together.
The Jordanian queen shared a sunset beachfront photograph where her daughter showed off her blossoming baby bump.
Translated into English, the caption read: "Both are dear to my heart, but the coming one is more precious ..... May God end well. Two is a couple, three is a blessing."
The princess' husband was born in Caracas, Venezuela to a Greek family and works in New York City at a venture capital firm.
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It has been reported that the pair met in the United States as Iman attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. before transferring to the Parsons School of Design in New York City.
Princess Iman and Jameel's engagement
They announced their engagement in July 2022. Upon their engagement, the queen declared her affection for her soon-to-be son-in-law, wishing them "a life filled with love and laughter" together.
Jameel proposed to his royal girlfriend with a beautiful ring featuring an emerald-cut diamond. In the photo announcing their news, Iman looked radiant in a white dress with a high neckline and pleated front. She beamed alongside her fiance who looked smart in a crisp white shirt and black blazer.
"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, 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 official statement from the Royal Hashemite Court read.
"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."
Princess Iman's royal wedding day
The happy couple tied the knot in March 2023 at the Beit Al Urdun Palace in Amman. The bride looked simply stunning in a Dior gown and the twinkling Chaumet tiara which held in place a beautiful lace veil.
Following their nuptials, Queen Rania paid tribute to her daughter on social media writing: "Iman, I pray this next chapter in your life brings you as much joy, love, and laughter as you have brought us over the years. Congratulations to the bride and groom!"
The couple wed in the presence of three witnesses: the bride's father, King Abdullah II, and two brothers, Crown Prince Hussein and Prince Hashem.
The princess floated down a glorious tree-lined aisle to exchange vows with her new husband.
Queen Rania watched on in a gorgeous Dior pleated gown with fluted sleeves and a full-length skirt. She also carried a custom Jennifer Chamandi clutch which was embroidered with the words "Imany" which means "My Iman" in Arabic.
The bride's sister-in-law Princess Rajwa was a ray of sunshine in a canary yellow gown with statement bejewelled earrings and straight hair.
Prior to her wedding day, Iman hosted a special henna party alongside family and friends. She shone in an embroidered silk chiffon dress by Jordanian-Palestinian designer, Reema Dabhour and added a belt from her mother's bridal gown dating back to 1993.
With a royal baby on the way, Iman's next chapter is sure to be filled with plenty of joy and love just as her mother wished for her.
A new royal baby
Their precious baby news comes just months after the birth of the princess' niece who inherited her beautiful name.
The expectant mother's brother Crown Prince Hussein welcomed his daughter Princess Iman with his wife Princess Rajwa in August 2024.
