Why did the Crown Prince of Jordan appear in a Royal Air Force uniform in his throne speech?

Amman, Jordan - The appearance of the Jordanian Crown Prince, Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, wearing a Royal Air Force uniform, while attending the Throne Speech ceremony delivered by King Abdullah II at the opening of the third regular session of the National Assembly, sparked interaction on social media platforms, after official bodies and local media published pictures of him. Activists and digital platforms linked the appearance of the Crown Prince to this outfit, with a symbolic message that reflects his support for the Royal Air Force, and his appreciation for its role in carrying out defensive missions and protecting the Kingdom’s airspace.

However, sources confirmed to the site that Prince Hussein bin Abdullah wearing the Royal Air Force uniform “is consistent with military protocol and the nature of his service in the Royal Air Force,” after he moved there to complete his military service months ago. On July 14, 2026, Prince Hussein bin Abdullah ended his service as assistant commander of the 101st Special Battalion, affiliated with the King Abdullah II Royal Special Forces Command in the Jordanian Armed Forces - the Arab Army.

According to a previous statement by the Jordanian Armed Forces, members of the battalion held an evening on the occasion of the Crown Prince concluding his service there.