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Meghan & Harry 'Snubbed' by Jordan Royals
27 Feb
Summary
- Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Jordan for humanitarian efforts.
- Jordan's King Abdullah II met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
- A Jordanian royal aunt and cousin were the only family met.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex undertook a two-day visit to Jordan, arriving on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the invitation of the World Health Organization's director-general. Their trip focused on learning about humanitarian efforts supporting displaced Syrians and Palestinians who have fled to Jordan. During their visit, Prince Harry and Meghan visited a rehabilitation center for addicts, where Harry encouraged recovered individuals to help others in their communities, emphasizing that addiction stems from emotional pain.
Despite the lengthy journey from California, the Sussexes reportedly did not meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II or Queen Rania. This absence of a meeting stands in contrast to the strong relationship between the Jordanian and British royal families, with King Abdullah II and Queen Rania having attended King Charles' coronation in May 2026 and met with Queen Camilla previously. Instead, King Abdullah II was occupied with welcoming Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
The Sussexes' only interaction with the Jordanian royal family was a brief meeting with Princess Basma Bint Talal, King Abdullah II's aunt, and her daughter Farah Daghistani at a human development charity. The couple also visited the World Central Kitchen headquarters, an organization that provides a million hot meals daily in Gaza.
