Jordan’s Prince Hamzah Gives Up Royal Title in Family Feud
Prince Hamzah bin al-Hussein announced Sunday that he is relinquishing his royal title in protest—a stunning new twist in a family feud that has included allegations of corruption, a house arrest, and power struggles.
In a statement posted to Twitter, Hamzah wrote: “Following what I have witnessed in recent years, I have come to the conclusion that my personal convictions which my father instilled in me, and which I tried hard in my life to adhere to, are not in line with the approaches, trends and modern methods of our institutions.”
“From the matter of honesty to God and conscience, I see nothing but to transcend and abandon the title of prince. I had the great honor of serving my beloved country and my dear people over the years of my life.”