King Abdullah of Jordan Undergoes Surgery Days After Joyous Family Expansion
Well, isn’t life just a rollercoaster for King Abdullah of Jordan? Just two days after welcoming his second grandchild, Abdullah had to make a surprise trip to the hospital for a “successful minor surgery” to fix an incisional hernia, as the Royal Hashemite Court announced on February 18. Yes, you read that right—while the King was getting ready to do some grandpa duties, he was also dealing with pesky health issues.
The King, who’s strutting through his 60s like he’s still in his prime, was in and out of King Hussein Medical City in Amman faster than you can say “royal family.” For those not in the know, an incisional hernia is when tissue bulges through a weak spot in the previous abdominal surgery site. According to the Cleveland Clinic, these hernias don’t usually fix themselves, so you better believe the King didn’t want to mess around.
The surgery happened right after the jubilant news of Princess Iman and her husband Jameel Alexander Thermiotis welcoming their baby girl, Amina, on February 16. Abdullah isn’t just a king—he’s also a proud grandfather of two! The royal couple previously celebrated the arrival of their first grandchild, Princess Iman, in August 2024 when Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa added to the royal lineage.
Queen Rania also took to social media to share her excitement and drool-worthy photos from the hospital, featuring the first bonding moments between baby Amina and her family. In a heartfelt post, she gushed about her joy in meeting Amina, stating, “We’re grateful and overjoyed to meet Amina, our family’s newest blessing.” Isn’t that just adorable?
Now, here’s the kicker: despite her royal blood, little Amina isn’t in line for the throne since Jordan’s succession rules favor male heirs. So, no royal crown emojis in her future. But seriously, with a family like this, who needs a title?
Life in the Jordanian royal family is never dull with babies, surgeries, and Instagram-worthy moments. As King Abdullah recovers, we can only imagine how lively upcoming royal gatherings will be with a new bundle of joy in the mix. Here’s to hoping for more royal updates soon—preferably with fewer hospital visits!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Cleveland Clinic
