King attends Independence Day celebration, honours achievers


25-05-2016 10:33 PM

Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - His Majesty King Abdullah attended on Wednesday an official celebration marking the Kingdom's 70th Independence Day.

Present at the ceremony were also Her Majesty Queen Rania and HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein.

Upon the King’s arrival at Raghadan Palace where the celebration was held, he was officially received with a 21-gun salute and the national anthem was played as F-16 jets from the Royal Jordanian Air Force flew over the capital to mark the occasion.

The King watched a documentary titled "Jordan's Story", which highlighted the milestones in the march of the Kingdom, since its establishment until modern day.

The King bestowed Royal medals on national institutions and a number of pioneers in various sectors, in appreciation of their efforts in building the country and enhancing its progress.

Wednesday's ceremony was attended by Royal Family members, senior officials and officers and others.




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