King Abdullah II of Jordan was admitted to hospital this week for surgery, as confirmed in a Palace statement.
It is believed the monarch was suffering from a hernia, which according to NHS UK happens when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.
The King of Jordan underwent surgery on Tuesday and was discharged from hospital soon after. He returned to royal duty yesterday.
In a statement published on February 18, the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan said: “His Majesty King Abdullah II underwent a successful surgery on Tuesday to treat an incisional hernia at the King Hussein Medical Centre.
“His Majesty was discharged from hospital after the simple procedure and will resume his daily schedule tomorrow, Wednesday. The Royal Hashemite Court wishes His Majesty continued good health and wellbeing.”
The surgery underwent by King Abdullah II was described as “simple” and comes just days after the monarch’s eldest daughter Princess Iman gave birth to a girl on February 16.
The new royal baby has been named Princess Amina, with Queen Rania having shared photographs of the new royal baby online.
Queen Rania wrote on Instagram: “My darling Iman is now a mother. We’re grateful and overjoyed to meet Amina, our family’s newest blessing.
“Congratulations Jameel and Iman – may God bless you and your precious little girl.”
Since his surgery, King Abdullah II has returned to royal duty.
On Wednesday, he held talks with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at Al Husseiniya Palace.
It is believed discussions focused on the strong relations between the two countries and how this can continue to be built on.