Crown Prince Hussein remembers his grandfather

AMMAN — HRH Crown Prince Hussein on Saturday posted a video on his website that was shared on the Royal Court's pages on social media outlets marking the 80th anniversary of the birth of His Majesty the late King Hussein.

In the video, Prince Hussein said: "I am Al Hussein Bin Abdullah Bin Al Hussein. This day 80 years ago, November 14, my grandfather was born," according to a Royal Court statement.

The Crown Prince went on to describe the late king by saying: "He assumed the Throne, built Jordan and instilled the values of citizenship deep in the hearts of Jordanians — the values of generosity, coexistence, sacrifice and chivalry — to be passed down from grandfathers to fathers and from fathers to sons."

“He left a legacy of fortitude and peace, which remains in the hearts of all Jordanians and beyond in the hearts of Arabs and the entire world,” Crown Prince Hussein added.

He said: “My grandfather died when I was a child; the world has changed and so have the characteristics of our Arab surroundings. So many tragic incidents occurred with negative repercussions, but in Jordan, thank God, we did not fall and we did not change.” 

“I wish my grandfather were here to see us, to take pride in Jordan and in our King and leader Abdullah, whose leadership always guides the country to safety despite the surrounding storms, to take pride in his wisdom and balanced vision towards a prosperous, developed and secure future,” the Crown Prince said.

“Jordan is for all Arabs. Its principles remain unchanged — as they were the day of its establishment, hosting refugees, aiding the grieved, keeping its promises and carrying the message of peace.”

“This is my grandfather’s message of peace, a message that he believed in, and my father King Abdullah carried it and relentlessly seeks to achieve it,” the Crown Prince added.

He concluded by saying: “My grandfather and the grandfather of all Jordanians loved peace, so may his soul rest in peace. Let your soul be assured that Jordan is well.”