Queen Rania at her son’s wedding. Photo: Getty
Well-wishes are in order for Queen Rania of Jordan, who celebrates her 53rd birthday on August 31. The embodiment of regal grace and charm, the ageless Queen Rania has distinguished herself as one of the world’s most elegant royals.
Since marrying the then Prince Abdullah of Jordan (now King Abdullah II) in 1993, Queen Rania has captivated the world with her impeccable royal style. As elegant in traditional Jordanian clothing as bedecked in diamonds at lavish gala dinners, the philanthropist and education advocate knows how to dress for any occasion.
It remains to be seen how the royal will mark the occasion but she certainly has plenty to celebrate: her son Crown Prince Hussein married the beautiful Princess Rajwa earlier this year, months after her daughter Princess Iman’s wedding.
Indeed, her look at Crown Prince Hussein’s wedding was one of her most stylish ever. Queen Rania of Jordan looked captivating in a black long-sleeved gown from the Dior A/W 2022 couture collection. The Jordanian queen swept her hair into a sleek updo, revealing intricate embroidery down the back. The look was finished with a structured handbag and simple black stilettos.
Similarly triumphant sartorial displays came at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in May and on a visit to Spain, where Rania went toe-to-toe with Queen Letizia to deliver a series of sensational outfits.
To mark her 53rd birthday, we celebrate some of her most memorable style moments.
For lunch with the king and queen of Spain in Madrid, 2023
Attending Prince Hashem bin Abdullah’s high school graduation, 2023
Donning a Saiid Koebsiy kaftan gown for her daughter-in-law’s henna party, 2023
Attending the coronation of King Charles III, 2023
At the henna party in honour of her daughter Iman’s wedding, 2023
Hosting King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, 2022
On her 52nd birthday, 2022
On her 52nd birthday, 2022
On her 52nd birthday, 2022
A portrait on her 51st birthday, 2021
A portrait on her 51st birthday, 2021
At the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, 2019
With Brigitte Macron, Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah at the Élysée Palace in Paris, 2019
With Queen Maxima of The Netherlands at the Royal Palace of Amman, 2019
At the official ceremony for the state opening of the of Jordan Parliament, 2018
With Melania Trump, Donald Trump and King Abdullah at the White House, 2018
At the opening of the ordinary session of parliament in Amman, 2017
At the Fashion For Relief party at Cannes Film Festival, 2017
With Melania Trump at the White House, 2017
At the Ein Herz Fuer Kinder Gala, 2016
At the Met Gala, 2016
Arriving at Barajas Airport, 2015
At the UN Foundation’s Gender Equality Discussion, 2015
At the World Childhood Foundation USA Thank You Gala, 2015
At the 5th Dinner for Women at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 2010
With King Abdullah of Jordan at the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling, 2010
At the 60th Sanremo Song Festival, 2010
Meeting mayor Gianni Alemanno of Rome, 2009
At the Quantum of Solace premiere in Paris, 2008
Visiting Casa Arabe in Spain, 2008
A the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors annual gathering meeting, 2007
With King Abdullah, 2004
At the wedding of Prince Felipe of Spain and Letiza Ortiz, 2004
At a charity ball in Versailles, 2002
In Versailles, 2001
At the Midsummer Night’s Dream gala in London, 2001
On a Royal visit to Paris, 2001
With King Abdullah, 2000
At the Senate in Paris, 1999
At Paris City Hall, 1999
With King Abdullah at a state ceremony in Paris, 1999
Arriving at Orly airport, 1999
During a photoshoot, 1999
Attending the Memorial Service For King Hussein At St Paul’s Cathedral, 1999
With King Abdullah at Raghadan Palace, 1999
With Queen Elizabeth, 1999
During a photoshoot, 1994
During a photoshoot, 1994
With King Abdullah at their home, 1994
At her home, 1994
At her wedding to King Abdullah of Jordan, 1993
At her graduation from the American University in Cairo, 1991. Photo: Getty
