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King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army, tours the Martyrs' Square which was decorated with 3,082 Jordanian flags, the number of martyrs since the founding of the state. (Twitter/ @RHC)

King Abdullah II bestows the Order of the State Centennial on the nation’s martyrs in appreciation of their sacrifices. (Twitter/ @RHC)

King Abdullah II accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein, visits the Martyr’s Memorial in remembrance of martyrs’ sacrifices to the nation as it marks its centennial. (Twitter/ @RHC)

King Abdullah II, Crown Prince Al Hussein, and TRH Princes El Hassan bin Talal, Feisal bin Al Hussein, Ali bin Al Hussein, Hamzah bin Al Hussein, Hashim bin Al Hussein, Talal bin Muhammed, Ghazi bin Muhammed, Rashid bin El Hassan visit the tomb of HM the late King Talal. (Twitter/ @RHC)

Jordanian roads decorated with national flag on Jordan's state's centennial. (Twitter)

The Greater Amman Municipality decorated the Abdoon Bridge in the national flag colors. (Twitter)

The Greater Amman Municipality's building lightened in blue to mark state's centennial. (Twitter)

Burj Khalifa lights up in the Jordanian flag to marks 100 years of Kingdom's foundation. (Twitter)

King Abdullah II, HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein, and TRH Princes El Hassan bin Talal, Feisal bin Al Hussein, Ali bin Al Hussein, Hamzah bin Al Hussein, Hashim bin Al Hussein, Talal bin Muhammed, Ghazi bin Muhammed, Rashid bin El Hassan visit the tomb of HM the late King Hussein. (Twitter/ @RHC)

In this file photo taken on August 02, 2017 Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in his role as Captain General, Royal Marines, attends a Parade to mark the finale of the 1664 Global Challenge on the Buckingham Palace Forecourt in central London on August 2, 2017. Queen Elizabeth II's husband Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died, Buckingham Palace announced on April 9, 2021. Yui Mok / POOL / AFP

July 22, 2020 Britain's Prince Philip (C), Duke of Edinburgh passes a bugler during the transfer of the Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles

In this file photo taken on July 22, 2020 Britain's Prince Philip (C), Duke of Edinburgh passes a bugler during the transfer of the Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles at Windsor castle in Windsor on July 22, 2020. Queen Elizabeth II's husband Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died, Buckingham Palace announced on April 9, 2021. Adrian DENNIS / POOL / AFP

October 12, 2018 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R) wait for the carriage carrying Princess Eugenie of York and her husband Jack Brooksbank

In this file photo taken on October 12, 2018 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R) wait for the carriage carrying Princess Eugenie of York and her husband Jack Brooksbank to pass at the start of the procession after their wedding ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on October 12, 2018. Queen Elizabeth II's husband Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died, Buckingham Palace announced on April 9, 2021. Alastair Grant / POOL / AFP

September 9, 1960 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (2R), Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (2L) and their three children Prince Charles (R), Princess Anne (L) and Prince Andrew (3L)

In this file photo taken on September 9, 1960 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (2R), Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (2L) and their three children Prince Charles (R), Princess Anne (L) and Prince Andrew (3L) pose in the grounds of Balmoral Castle, near the village of Crathie in Aberdeenshire. Queen Elizabeth II's 99-year-old husband Prince Philip, who was recently hospitalised and underwent a successful heart procedure, died on April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced. - / AFP

June 2, 1953 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) accompanied by Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R) waves to the crowd, June 2, 1953

In this file photo taken on June 2, 1953 Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) accompanied by Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R) waves to the crowd, June 2, 1953 after being crowned at Westminter Abbey in London. Queen Elizabeth II's 99-year-old husband Prince Philip, who was recently hospitalised and underwent a successful heart procedure, died on April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced. INTERCONTINENTALE / AFP

An official notice announcing the death of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is placed on the gates of Buckingham Palace in central London on April 9, 2021. Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip, who recently spent more than a month in hospital and underwent a heart procedure, died on April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced. He was 99. Ian West / POOL / AFP

An advertising billboard displays a picture in honour of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at a service station in Swansea, South Wales, on April 9, 2021 after the announcement of the Duke's death. Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip, who recently spent more than a month in hospital and underwent a heart procedure, died on April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced. He was 99. Geoff Caddick / AFP

Crowds gather at Buckingham Palace in central London on April 9, 2021 after the announcement of the death of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip, who recently spent more than a month in hospital and underwent a heart procedure, died on April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced. He was 99. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

The electronic billboard at Piccadilly Circus displays a tribute to Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in central London on April 9, 2021 after the announcement of the duke's death. Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip, who recently spent more than a month in hospital and underwent a heart procedure, died on April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced. He was 99. Niklas HALLE'N / AFP

In this file photo taken on August 02, 2017 Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in his role as Captain General, Royal Marines, attends a Parade to mark the finale of the 1664 Global Challenge on the Buckingham Palace Forecourt in central London on August 2, 2017. Queen Elizabeth II's husband Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died, Buckingham Palace announced on April 9, 2021. HANNAH MCKAY / POOL / AFP

Steady Zvavamwe, 38, a tobacco farmer, inspects some of the golden leaf during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

A tobacco farmer stands besides her bales of the crop during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

A worker sweeps tobacco leaves off the floor during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

Workers load tobacco bales during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

A worker sits on a tobacco bale ahead of the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendence due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

Workers load tobacco bales during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

A worker walks past empty dollies used to carry tobacco bales ahead of the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

A tobacco farmer looks for her bales during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

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A person draws on an egg, decorated to show support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

A person displays eggs, decorated with messages in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

A person makes the three-finger salute beside a bowl of eggs, decorated with messages in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

A person makes the three-finger salute while holding an egg, decorated with a message in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

A person colours in the Myanmar national flag on an egg, decorated to show support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

Eggs, with messages in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, are displayed in trays before being given out to customers in a shop in Yangon's Sanchaung township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

Eggs, with messages in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, are displayed before being given out to customers in a shop in Yangon's Sanchaung township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

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King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army, tours the Martyrs' Square which was decorated with 3,082 Jordanian flags, the number of martyrs since the founding of the state. (Twitter/ @RHC)

King Abdullah II bestows the Order of the State Centennial on the nation’s martyrs in appreciation of their sacrifices. (Twitter/ @RHC)

King Abdullah II accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein, visits the Martyr’s Memorial in remembrance of martyrs’ sacrifices to the nation as it marks its centennial. (Twitter/ @RHC)

King Abdullah II, Crown Prince Al Hussein, and TRH Princes El Hassan bin Talal, Feisal bin Al Hussein, Ali bin Al Hussein, Hamzah bin Al Hussein, Hashim bin Al Hussein, Talal bin Muhammed, Ghazi bin Muhammed, Rashid bin El Hassan visit the tomb of HM the late King Talal. (Twitter/ @RHC)

Jordanian roads decorated with national flag on Jordan's state's centennial. (Twitter)

The Greater Amman Municipality decorated the Abdoon Bridge in the national flag colors. (Twitter)

The Greater Amman Municipality's building lightened in blue to mark state's centennial. (Twitter)

Burj Khalifa lights up in the Jordanian flag to marks 100 years of Kingdom's foundation. (Twitter)

King Abdullah II, HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein, and TRH Princes El Hassan bin Talal, Feisal bin Al Hussein, Ali bin Al Hussein, Hamzah bin Al Hussein, Hashim bin Al Hussein, Talal bin Muhammed, Ghazi bin Muhammed, Rashid bin El Hassan visit the tomb of HM the late King Hussein. (Twitter/ @RHC)

Steady Zvavamwe, 38, a tobacco farmer, inspects some of the golden leaf during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

A tobacco farmer stands besides her bales of the crop during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

A worker sweeps tobacco leaves off the floor during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

Workers load tobacco bales during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

A worker sits on a tobacco bale ahead of the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendence due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

Workers load tobacco bales during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

A worker walks past empty dollies used to carry tobacco bales ahead of the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

A tobacco farmer looks for her bales during the official opening of the tobacco selling season with few farmers in attendance due to COVID-19 restrictions at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF) in Harare on April 7, 2021. Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP

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A person draws on an egg, decorated to show support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

A person displays eggs, decorated with messages in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

A person displays eggs, decorated with messages in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

A person makes the three-finger salute beside a bowl of eggs, decorated with messages in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

A person makes the three-finger salute while holding an egg, decorated with a message in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

A person colours in the Myanmar national flag on an egg, decorated to show support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, in Yangon's Mingalar Taungnyunt township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

Eggs, with messages in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, are displayed in trays before being given out to customers in a shop in Yangon's Sanchaung township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

Eggs, with messages in support of protesters demonstrating against the military coup, are displayed before being given out to customers in a shop in Yangon's Sanchaung township on April 4, 2021, to coincide with Easter Sunday. STR / AFP

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