Queen Rania of Jordan announced on July 9, 2026, via Instagram that her eldest daughter, Princess Iman, is expecting her second child with husband Jameel Alexander.
The 29-year-old princess and her Venezuelan-born financier husband are already parents to a daughter named Amina, born in February 2025.
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The upcoming arrival will be the third grandchild for Queen Rania and King Abdullah.
The announcement included a photo of Princess Iman showing her baby bump in a garden, with her husband and daughter.
"A new joy on the way...
Congratulations to Iman, Jameel and my beloved Amina who is going to be a big sister," Queen Rania wrote.
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She added, "May Allah keep you safe and sound, Lord. The grandchildren club is growing, and we couldn’t be happier."
Public reactions on social media were celebratory, with fans offering prayers and well-wishes for the princess.
Princess Iman married her venture capitalist husband in March 2023.
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Under Jordanian royal tradition, the new baby will likely not receive an official title, as the House of Hashim's style passes from father to son.
