Jordan ยท Head of state
Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein
King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
- Office
- King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- In office since
- 7 February 1999
- Born
- 1962
How Hussein took office
He succeeded his father, King Hussein, and became King of Jordan in 1999, according to Britannica. The UN protocol list dated 20 October 2026 names him as King with the date 7 February 1999.2,1
Career
Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.
Sources
- United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
- Encyclopaedia Britannica, Abdullah II (Britannica biography) (28 October 2026)