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The prince attended [[Harrow School|Harrow]], a British [[independent school]], and [[Harvard University]] in [[Cambridge, Massachusetts]]. He also graduated from the [[Royal Military College Sandhurst]], [[England]]. He is a [[major]] in the Jordanian Army. |
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| Jordanian royal family |
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| Extended royal family |
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Sir |
Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein of Jordan (Arabic: حمزة بن الحسين) (born March 29 1980[1]) is the eldest son of the late King Hussein of Jordan from his American-born fourth wife, Queen Noor al-Hussein. He was named Crown Prince of Jordan in 1999, a position he held until it was rescinded in 2004 by his half-brother, King Abdullah II of Jordan. Queen Noor states in her autobiography that she and King Hussein named their son after Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib.
Education
The prince attended Harrow, a British independent school, and Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He also graduated from the Royal Military College Sandhurst, England. He is a major in the Jordanian Army.
Marriage and family
Prince Hamzah married his 2nd cousin, Princess Noor bint Asem bin Nayef, a daughter of Prince Asem bin Nayef, at Al Baraka Palace in Amman on August 29, 2003. The official wedding was held on May 27, 2004. On April 18, 2007, Princess Noor gave birth to the couple's first child, a daughter named Princess Hayah bint Al Hamzah, in Amman, Jordan.
Personal Interests
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With a full schedule of study, training, official duties and military service, Prince Hamzah has had little leisure time during the past few years. When he does have some personal free time, he likes spending time with family and friends. He enjoys piloting helicopters, shooting, parachuting, as well as sky diving, motorcycling and water sports. He also enjoys reading (mainly history books and biographies).
External links
References
Queen Noor (2003) Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life, Miramax Books, ISBN 0-7868-6717-5
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