Al-Anbat - (Petra) - Upon the King’s arrival at the Parliament accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein, the artillery performed a 21-gun salute and the national anthem was played. His Majesty also reviewed the guard of honor.

The opening of the ordinary session was also attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein, a number of Royal family members, the prime minister, the Senate president, president of the Judicial Council, the Royal Court chief, the King's advisor, the director of the King's Office, the King's advisors, the army chief, the directors of the general intelligence, public security, gendarmerie and civil defence departments as well as senior civic and military officials.