Wednesday 7 April 2021
Prince Hamzah of Jordan taking part in The 131st Sovereign s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, 1999
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Prince Hamzah, the former Crown Prince of Jordan, accused of plotting a coup against King Abdullah II, his half-brother, has issued a statement pledging his loyalty to the monarch, after being confronted by fellow royals.
In an apparent easing of the palace conflict, Prince Hamzah signed a statement from the palace last night, saying: âI place myself in the hands of His Majesty the King. The interests of the homeland must remain above every consideration. We must all stand behind the king in his efforts to protect Jordan and its national interests. I will remain committed to the constitution of the dear Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and I will always be of help and support to His Majesty the King and his Crown Prince.â
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image captionKing Abdullah said the crisis facing the kingdom had been nipped in the bud (file photo)
Jordan s King Abdullah has expressed shock, pain and anger over an alleged plot to destabilise the kingdom. The challenge of these last days was not the most dangerous for the stability of the country - but it was the most painful for me, he said in comments read out on state TV.
King Abdullah was responding to an alleged conspiracy against the state, said to involve his half-brother, Prince Hamzah bin Hussein.
It was his first comment on the matter.
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