The Anglo-Jordanian Society would like to offer our deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family following the death of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip was a remarkable figure and a long-standing friend of Jordan. He first visited in 1950 while First Lieutenant aboard HMS Chequers. The…
Firstly, Season’s Greetings to you all! At the recent virtual AGM, which was very well attended, our Chairman The Baroness Morris of Bolton handed over the Chairman’s position to Debbie Flynn who, as most of you will know, is a Trustee of the Society and who is the Managing Partner of a global travel promotion…
Expert on international relations and the Middle East who was director of research at Chatham House, the policy institute. Rosemary Hollis, who has died suddenly at the age of 68, was a Middle East and international relations expert and a high-profile media commentator. Her 35-year career spanned turbulent times in a region that was greatly…
International rock band Coldplay has announced they are launching their anticipated album “Everyday Life”, on Friday, November 22, 2019 with two performances in Amman, Jordan – livestreamed on YouTube. According to the band, Coldplay chose Jordan for its natural beauty and historical and cultural significance, while also reflecting the middle eastern flavours and motifs that…
The Anglo Jordanian Society has produced a pack of 25 postcard size (6” x 4”) Christmas Cards portraying 4 images of Jordan and the Holy Land. The cards come with the choice of two wordings: 1. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year OR 2. Season’s Greetings Each pack of 25 cards costs £13.00 to include…
King Hussein: In Remembrance of the Lion of Jordan charts his life and legacy through the eyes of friends, family and world leaders. King Hussein was a pivotal figure in bringing peace to the Middle East and strode the international stage for much of the 20th century. King Hussein: In Remembrance of the Lion of Jordan features…
Jordan is a new country on old foundations with an astonishing cultural mix. Overlaying the original population there are Palestinians, Lebanese, Armenians, Assyrians and sizeable Circassian and Chechen communities. Cecil Hourani seeks to understand the complexities of this land through its cookery. After many years of residence and involvement in the public affairs of the…