Queen Rania of Jordan put on a very glamorous display on Wednesday when her husband, King Abdullah II, awarded her the Order of the Renaissance.
The royal, 53, wore a regal gown as the king, 62, presented her with the sash in gratitude for her “distinguished service, her leadership role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her enthusiasm for supporting Jordanians in all fields.”
The couple, who have been married for 30 years, were celebrating the 25th anniversary of the king’s accession to the Hashemite throne in 1999 at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman.
The Supreme Order, also known as the Bejeweled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda, is the second highest order of merit in Jordan.
It is often awarded to foreign royals of all ranks and Queen Rania has already received Jordan’s highest honour: the Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali.
Queen Rania of Jordan put on a very glamorous display on Wednesday when her husband, King Abdullah II, awarded her the Order of the Renaissance.
The royal, 53, donned a regal gown as the king, 62, presented her with the sash in gratitude for her “distinguished service” to the country.
The Queen looked elegant with bright makeup and her style impeccable, while Abdullah was a very appropriate companion in his elegant suit.
After receiving the award, the Queen took to her personal Instagram, where she has more than 10 million followers, to write: ‘Your Majesty, I am honored to receive this recognition, but there is no greater honor than to be at your side.
‘I have been lucky enough to spend my life with you, to be the mother of our children and your partner for life. You are a leader with a courageous vision for your country, firm in your principles and inspiring in your faith.
“I am fortunate to have your trust and support, and I will always remain a faithful soldier in your ranks, Abu Al Hussein.”
The royal couple married in 1993 and share four children: Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess Salma and Prince Hashem.
The Queen has often been recognized for promoting wellbeing and social empowerment and is dedicated to humanitarian causes in the country.
She has also been highly critical of the Israeli government since fighting broke out after Hamas killed approximately 1,400 people in a terrorist attack in early October.
In an open letter to his wife, the King said: ‘Today, as you celebrate your Jordanian sisters and as the world celebrates women, I can think of no better occasion or greater honor to recognize your efforts.
The royal couple have been married for 30 years and King Abdullah II ascended the throne in 1999.
After receiving the award, the Queen took to her personal Instagram, where she has more than 10 million followers.
The award shows the strength of the royal couple’s bond as they aim to modernize Jordan together.
The Queen looked elegant with bright makeup and her style impeccable, while Abdullah was a very appropriate companion in his elegant suit.
The event was part of the 25th anniversary of his accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999.
‘Today I award you the Order of the Great Jeweled Cord of Al Nahda (Order of Renaissance). May it serve as additional inspiration to continue with all that you do for our country.’
He continued: “Through thick and thin, God has blessed me with an unwavering companion, who has been by my side in constant devotion to this nation, putting her great Jordanian family before her own.”
The award shows the strength of the royal couple’s bond as they aim to modernize Jordan together.
Queen Rania characterizes herself as a “mother and wife with a really cool job” and millions of followers on social media to boot.
She met the Jordanian prince, Abdullah bin Al-Hussein, at a dinner hosted by Prince Abdullah’s sister in January 1993.
They got engaged two months later and just five months after meeting, they married.
Their lavish ceremony took place at the Zahran Palace in Amman, capital of Jordan. The day was declared a national holiday.
Although Abdullah II was the eldest son of the late King Hussein, his father changed the line of succession in favor of Abdullah’s uncle when he was only three years old.
Queen Rania met the Jordanian prince, Abdullah bin Al-Hussein, at a dinner hosted by her sister in January 1993.
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan and their family in a photograph released on New Year’s Eve 2022
Queen Rania has been admired for her strong voice and her charitable work.
This meant that Rania never expected to become Queen.
However, on his deathbed in 1999, King Hussein unexpectedly named his son his successor as king of Jordan and Rania his queen consort.
Rania was educated first at the New English School in Kuwait City and then at the American University in Cairo, where she graduated with a degree in business administration in 1991.
Since then, Queen Rania has been admired and recognized for her charitable work.
Having been named one of the 100 most powerful women in the world by Forbes magazine in 2011, she is known for championing projects on key issues such as women’s rights, child protection, the environment and youth empowerment.