Britain's Prince William (centre) and Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah (right) chatting with Syrian and Jordanian school children during their visit to the Jerash archaeological site in Jordanian capital Amman on Monday — AFP AMMAN, June 25 (AP): Britain's Prince William praised 'historic ties and friendship' with Jordan and the kingdom's commitment to Syrian and Palestinian refugees.
Prince William made the remarks while he began a historic five-day tour that also includes Israel and the Palestinian territories.
Though billed as non-political, it's a high-profile visit for William (36), second in line to the throne.
He is meeting with young scientists, refugees and political leaders in a tumultuous region Britain controlled between the two world wars.
In Jordan, the prince was hosted by Crown Prince Hussein (23), a member of the Hashemite dynasty Britain helped install in then-Transjordan almost a century ago.
The pair capped the day Sunday by watching England's World Cup match against Panama which the heir to the Jordanian throne had recorded earlier, Press Association said.
William is president of Britain's Football Association and an avid supporter of the Aston Villa football club.
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