Jordan’s King Abdullah mingled in disguise among ordinary Jordanians for several hours, continuing a tradition launched by his father, King Hussein. Posing as a television reporter with a fake beard, Abdullah spent several hours talking with businessmen until he was forced to reveal his identity after officials asked him for a permit, according to Jordanian newspapers.
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