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Death of the crown prince's father-in-law

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The father of Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, wife of the Crown Prince, passed away on Sunday.

Rajwa Al Saif and Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan

Rajwa Al Saif and Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan

The father of Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, wife of the Crown Prince, passed away on Sunday, the Kingdom announced in a statement. 

King Abdullah of Hordan has ordered 3 days of mourning. He paid tribute to Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif, a Saudi businessman.

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