The Evolution of Queen Rania of Jordan's Royal Style
From monochromatic moments to red carpet gowns, the Queen of Jordan has always been on-trend.
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Since her husband, Abdullah II, became the King of Jordan in 1999, Queen Rania of Jordan has been hard at work. The Queen is best known for her advocacy in public health and education, as well as her supremely trendy sense of style. Throughout the years, Rania has proven that her sartorial tastes are impeccable. She has a penchant for monochromatic looks and pops of color, but also knows her way around a neutral palette. Read on for her best royal style moments here.
September 21, 2023
Queen Rania was busy during the during United Nations General Assembly week, and stepped out in New York looking chic in a vest layered on top of a button down.
September 20, 2023
For an appearance on the Today show, Queen Rania wore an Emilia Wickstead denim shirt dress.
September 17, 2023
To attend UNICEF's "Champions for Children" event in New York City alongside First Lady Jill Biden, Queen Rania opted for a short sleeve black blouse and a Dior skirt.
August 31, 2023
Queen Rania celebrated her 53rd birthday, and in honor of the milestone, the Royal Hashemite Court released a new portrait of the queen taken on Jordan Independence Day wearing an emerald green kaftan by Taller Marmo.
"I thank my lucky stars for each and every one of you! Your Majesty, my family, and all the wonderful Jordanians out there, you have made me feel truly special," she wrote on Instagram.
June 19, 2023
Queen Rania stepped out with Queen Letizia of Spain, wearing a glamorous embroidered Dior dress.
June 1, 2023
For her son Prince Hussein's wedding to Rajwa Al Saif, Queen Rania opted for a black and gold Dior gown form their AW22 Couture Collection.
May 22, 2023
For a henna party for her soon-to-be daughter-in-law Rajwa Al Saif, Queen Rania wore a bespoke Saiid Koebsiy kaftan gown.
May 6, 2023
For King Charles's coronation, Queen Rania wore a pale yellow midi dress and matching hat. "The ceremony was beautiful and unforgettable," she later shared. "It struck the perfect balance of solemnity, spectacle, and spirituality."
May 5, 2023
For a reception at Buckingham Palace ahead of King Charles's coronation, Queen Rania opted for a Schiaparelli dress from the brand's Autumn/Winter 2023 collection. She completed her outfit with a gold clutch and gold pumps.
April 11, 2023
Queen Rania looked pretty in pink in a Zimmerman shirt and skirt for a meeting with Japanese First Lady Yuko Kishida.
March 12, 2023
Rania looked stunning at her daughter Princess Iman's wedding to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis. She wore a dress from Dior’s Autumn/Winter 2022 collection.
March 7, 2023
At a henna party to celebrate the wedding of her daughter Princess Iman, Queen Rania looked regal in red and pink. She entered the party alongside her future daughter-in-law, Rajwa Al Saif.
November 29, 2022
At a reception at Buckingham Palace, the Jordanian queen smiled with other royal women in a colorful dress.
November 15, 2022
Queen Rania stunned in a purple gown as she hosted a state dinner for the King and Queen of Sweden. (She's pictured here with Queen Silvia.) She accessorized her Andrew Gn gown with a green brooch on her belt, purple earrings, and a black clutch.
November 10, 2022
To meet with Pope Frances, the Jordanian Queen kept things classic in black and white. The Vatican has a dress code that royals follow—there are only seven women in the world who currently have the "privilege of the white" (i.e., the ability to wear white) while meeting the Pope. Rania, therefore, wore a black dress.
September 22, 2022
While in New York City, the Queen rocked a light pink power suit.
September 14, 2022
During a visit to Paris, where Queen Rania and King Abdullah met with French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, Rania opted for a chic light blue midi dress designed by Brandon Maxwell. She paired the outfit with an off-white Fendi bag and Jim Choo pumps.
August 31, 2022
To celebrate her 52nd birthday, Queen Rania shared a photo with her four children and her future son-in-law and daughter-in-law. The Jordanian royals are celebrating two engagements this year: Princess Iman is engaged to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, and Prince Hussein is engaged to Rajwa-Al-Saif.
"My heart is full! Couldn’t ask for a better way to celebrate than with all my loved ones around me," the Jordanian queen wrote on Instagram.
May 25, 2022
For an event commemorating Jordan's 76th Independence Day, Rania chose a white jalabiya with geometric pink accents.
November 16, 2022
Queen Rania wore an elegant white coat dress to welcome Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to Amman, Jordan.
Emily Burack (she/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals, and a range of other subjects. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram.
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