Prince Hamzah bin Hussein of Jordan relinquishes royal title

Hamzah bin Hussein has been an outspoken critic of the Jordanian royal family and other ruling elites

Jordan issues royal decree restricting Prince Hamzah’s movement and communications

King Abdullah II justified the move against his half-brother, calling him 'irresponsible' and accusing him of seeking to sow unrest in the kingdom

Jordan’s Game of Thrones: Power struggle of the Hashemite family

The Jordanian monarchy is facing an uncertain future due to internal conflicts over which Queen's son will succeed to the throne. Amid ongoing public protests against corruption and economic decline, this royal power struggle could have regional geopolitical implications.