Princess Iman of Jordan announces engagement to New York financier

Queen Rania of Jordan wishes her daughter Princess Iman, 25, ‘a life filled with love’ after her surprise engagement to New York-based financier Jameel Thermiotis

  • Queen Rania, 51, shared a heartwarming tribute to her daughter Princess Iman
  • Princess Iman, 25, announced she is engaged to her partner Jameel Thermiotis
  • The princess is the second-born child of Queen Rania and King Abdullah II

Queen Rania of Jordan has shared a heartwarming message with her daughter Princess Iman, following the young royal’s engagement to Jameel Thermiotis.

Princess Iman, 25, is the second-born child of Queen Rania, 51, and King Abdullah II, 60.

According to reports, Venezuela-born Jameel, who is around two years older than the princess, works as a Managing Partner for a Venture Capital fund based in New York. 

The engagement announcement was a delightful surprise for royal fans, since the couple have kept their relationship under wraps until now, and it’s not clear how long they have been dating.   

In personal statement shared on her Instagram account, Queen Rania said: ‘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!’

Princess Iman bint Abdullah II, 25, has announced her engagement to Jameel Thermiotis

Queen Rania (pictured, left) took to Instagram to shared the good news and a heartwarming message to her daughter Princess Iman (pictured, right)

Queen Rania (pictured, left) took to Instagram to shared the good news and a heartwarming message to her daughter Princess Iman (pictured, right)

Queen Rania shared a sweet message with her daughter on Instagram, describing her smile as 'a gift of love'

Queen Rania shared a sweet message with her daughter on Instagram, describing her smile as ‘a gift of love’

She also shared an official engagement photo of the couple, which showed the couple embracing.

Princess Iman wears a high-necked white dress matched with polished make up and sleek hair in a down ‘do.

She has her hand placed on her fiance’s chest, showing her square cut engagement ring.

Meanwhile beaming Jameel looks dapper in a navy, two-piece suit, and crisp white shirt.

The princess (pictured) has three siblings, Crown Prince Hussein, 27, Princess Salma, 21, and Prince Hashem, 17

The princess (pictured) has three siblings, Crown Prince Hussein, 27, Princess Salma, 21, and Prince Hashem, 17

The 25-year-old pictured with her father, King Abdullah II. He and her mother Queen Rania met in 1993

The 25-year-old pictured with her father, King Abdullah II. He and her mother Queen Rania met in 1993

The 25-year-old, who is set to wed fiance Jameel Thermiotis, has received well wishes from her family and from social media users

The 25-year-old, who is set to wed fiance Jameel Thermiotis, has received well wishes from her family and from social media users

And the whole family shared their well wishes in a statement shared by the Royal Hashemite Court announcing the betrothal.

It read: ‘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 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.’

Sporty Iman royal graduated from International Academy Amman in 2014 and was awarded top female athlete in her class.

She went on to study at Georgetown University in Washington where her older brother Crown Prince Hussein is majored in international history.

 

Well wishers flocked to the post to congratulate the young royal on her engagement

Well wishers flocked to the post to congratulate the young royal on her engagement

A flood of well wishers took to Queen Rania’s post to send their congratulations to the engaged couple. 

One wrote: ‘Wishing both every happiness.’

Another added: ‘Congratulations princess.’

Meanwhile, a third wrote: ‘Congratulations to our gorgeous princess may their days be filled with love and happiness.’

Others took to the post to flood it with heart emojis. 



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