Princess Muna Al Hussein is the mother of the ongoing Jordan established ruler King Abdullah II. Brought into the world on April 25, 1941, as Antoinette Avril Gardiner, she wedded King Hussein and thusly acquired the name Muna Al Hussein accordingly. Unfortunately, the couple separated in 1972.
The Princess is British by birth and was brought into the world in Chelmondiston, Suffolk, England. She is the little girl of Walter Percy “Tony” Gardiner and Doris Elizabeth, the two of which were English.
Brought into the world as a Christian, Princess Muna Al Hussein learned at Bourne School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Her dad was a Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army and was positioned in Malaysia.
While at school, Princess Muna Al-Hussein was an astounding field hockey player and it is said that these were a portion of her most joyful years. Sadly, be that as it may, the school was closed down after the British Army shut the workplace in Malaysia. Following this conclusion, the family at long last moved back to England.
During the 1960s, Princess Muna Al Hussein began filling in as a secretary in Stratford while her dad was positioned in Long Marston. Much to her dismay, her future would lead her extremely distant from the English open country.
At the point when the British Army sent her farther to Jordan as a tactical counselor, Princess Muna Al Hussein chose to take the action with him.
Here, Princess Muna Al Hussein figured out how to find a new line of work and by as a secretarial aide, yet this time in the film projecting group of Lawrence of Arabia. As destiny would have it, the lord’s soldiers were additionally essential for the film. On account of this, the King would frequently visit the set.
It is accounted for that once King Hussein looked at her, he became absolutely resolved to make Gardiner his subsequent spouse. Mark you, it was unlawful for a Muslim ruler to wed external his religion.
Along these lines, the youthful lady needed to change over completely to Islam before marriage, procuring the name Muna.
The couple marry on May 25, 1961, with Gardiner turning out to be formally known as Princess Al Muna Hussein. Following their marriage, the couple had four kids; Abdullah, presently the ruler of Jordan, Faisal, and the twins; Aisha and Zein.
Princess Al Muna Hussein likewise had a co-spouse in Queen Noor who is initially from America. Sovereign Noor, conceived Lisa Najeeb Halaby, and wedded the lord on June 15, 1978.
Following her separation, Princess Muna Al Hussein held her title along with the way of life of an HRH. She currently runs and administers the Princess Muna Scholarship Fund for Nursing and the Princess Muna College of Nursing and Allied Professions in Jordan.