Jordanians mark passing of King Hussein

Amman, Tuesday marks the 24th anniversary of the death of His Majesty King Hussein, who passed away at the age of 63 on February 7, 1999, after a battle with cancer.

His Majesty King Abdullah II was proclaimed King on the same day.

The eldest son of King Talal and Queen Zein Al Sharaf, the late King Hussein was born on November 14, 1935.

He attended the Islamic Scientific College before enrolling at Alexandria’s Victoria College. He enrolled at Harrow College in England in 1951 before attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England, where he graduated in 1953.

On August 11, 1952, King Hussein was proclaimed King of Jordan, and a Regency Council was appointed until his formal Accession to the Throne on May 2, 1953, when he assumed constitutional powers at the age of 18.

On this day, Jordanians honor the memory of His Majesty Late King Hussein, a great and an exceptional leader who dedicated himself to serving his country, his people, and his nation, and laying the foundation for modern Jordan during his 47-year reign.

SOURCE: JORDAN NEWS AGENCY