King of Jordan
| Monarchical styles of King Abdullah II of Jordan |
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|---|---|
| Reference style | His Majesty |
| Spoken style | Your Majesty |
| Alternative style | Sire |
Abdullah became king on 7 February 1999, upon the death of his father King Hussein. Hussein had recently named him Crown Prince on 24 January, changing the constitutions and replacing Hussein's brother Hassan, who had served many years in the position (nearly 34 years, from 1965 to 1999). It is claimed that he is the 43rd-generation direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammad. He is the namesake of King Abdullah I, his great grandfather who founded modern Jordan.
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