Sunday, 17 May 2009

Jordan's Abdullah to name his 9-year son crown prince, sack Hazme

DEBKAfile Exclusive Report

May 17, 2009, 12:21 PM (GMT+02:00)

Prince Hussein tapped as next in line for throne

Prince Hussein tapped as next in line for throne

Jordan's King Abdullah II has been hyperactive on the Palestinian issue in the last few days to draw attention from the storm in Amman over his controversial decision.

According to DEBKAfile's Middle East sources, the king has decided to appoint his 9-year old son, Hussein, crown prince, and summarily sack from the post his 27-year old half-brother Prince Hazme, son of the late King Hussein and US-born Queen Noor who lives in America. 
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