Princess Jalila, Niece of King Abdullah II, Draws Global Attention
A rare public appearance at a traditional Chinese music concert in Amman has thrust the 20-year-old Jordanian royal into the spotlight.
Princess Jalila bint Ali, 20, a niece of Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, has drawn worldwide attention following her latest public appearance.
Her name suddenly became a talking point after she appeared at a traditional Chinese music concert at the China Cultural Centre in Amman, Jordan. As she rarely appears in public, her presence at the concert left many asking who Princess Jalila actually is.
Who she is
Princess Jalila is the daughter of Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein, a half-brother of King Abdullah II. Prince Ali also holds a royal title and seldom appears in public.
She studied at a leading school in Jordan and completed her studies in June 2023 alongside her cousin, Prince Hashem, the youngest son of King Abdullah II.
A competitive rider
Outside royal duties, Princess Jalila rides horses competitively. In 2021, she became the youngest participant in the Governorates Endurance Cup (Galops of Jordan).
The event is a five-day endurance riding competition covering about 200 kilometres across Wadi Rum and Petra.
She is also a regular presence at sporting events, particularly women's football. Her father, Prince Ali, has previously described her as a "good luck charm" for the Jordanian national team.
Although she is not in the line of succession, Princess Jalila's looks and sporting achievements have captured attention around the world.
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