King attends 76th Independence Day ceremony, bestows medals on distinguished Jordanians

His Majesty King Abdullah attends the official ceremony marking Jordan’s 76th Independence Day held at Al Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court)

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday attended the official ceremony marking Jordan’s 76th Independence Day held at Al Husseiniya Palace.

King Abdullah bestowed Royal medals on a number of distinguished Jordanian institutions and individuals, in appreciation of their services for the country and its people, according to a Royal Court statement.

The ceremony — attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania and HRH Crown Prince Hussein, as well as a number of Royal family members, senior officials and officers, and members of the diplomatic corps — highlighted the vision of Jordan’s future, which belongs to its young generations.

The ceremony also underscored that Jordan’s modernisation drive is moving forward simultaneously on the political, economic, and administrative tracks.

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