The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stayed in the same suite at a five-star hotel in Amman during their recent visit to Jordan that was previously used by the Prince and Princess of Wales. The 48-hour trip last week was organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The couple stayed in the £3,000-a-night Royal Suite at the St Regis in Amman, located on the 15th floor. The 363 sq m suite features three bathrooms, a full kitchen, a living area, a 24-hour butler, and a terrace with views over the city. The hotel describes it as embodying “refined luxury tailored for royalty”.
The Prince and Princess of Wales had previously stayed in the same room while attending the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan, a friend of William's. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were invited by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, and are believed to have covered the cost of the trip, estimated at over £100,000.
During their stay, they did not meet senior members of Jordan’s royal family, as King Abdullah and Crown Prince Hussein were meeting the Indonesian president. Instead, they met Princess Basma Bint Talal and Princess Ghida Talal in their capacities as charity patrons. They also visited the Zaatari refugee camp, where people who had fled Gaza are staying, and were pictured playing football.
A Foreign Office source said the Duke and Duchess visited as private citizens and the UK government was not involved in arranging or facilitating their programme. An event was held by the ambassador to mark the end of fasting, and Dr Tedros invited the couple as he was organising the trip.
