She paid tribute to her humble beginnings by giving up a tiara on her wedding day.
However, Rania Al-Yassin, now Queen of Jordan, wowed guests with her captivating presence when she married Prince Abdullah 31 years ago today.
The couple met at a dinner in 1992 and became engaged six months later, exchanging vows on June 10, 1993, in a grand ceremony at the Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan.
Although tradition dictates that royal brides wear family jewelry, Rania, born into a humble Palestinian family in Kuwait, made a statement by wearing a simple ornate headband attached to her veil, symbolizing her roots.
Speed fanatic Abdullah, known for his love of motorcycles, rallying and diving, was dressed in military uniform with a ceremonial sword on his hip.
Rania chose British designer Bruce Oldfield to make her custom dress, which featured gold floral embroidery, a voluminous ivory satin skirt and a matching jacket.
The latter was designed with distinctive lapels, short sleeves and a detachable belt, an element that his daughter, Princess Iman, borrowed for her own pre-wedding henna ceremony in 2023.
Reports suggest that Oldfield took inspiration for the dress from Syrian formal dresses displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
She paid tribute to her humble beginnings by giving up a tiara on her wedding day. However, Rania Al-Yassin, now Queen of Jordan, wowed guests with her captivating presence when she married Prince Abdullah 31 years ago today.
The couple met at a dinner in 1992 and became engaged six months later, exchanging vows on June 10, 1993, in a grand ceremony at the Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan. Above: Rania and Prince Abdullah on their wedding day.
Speed freak Abdullah is known for his love of motorcycles. Above: King Abdullah II of Jordan on his Harley Davidson motorcycle while filming the 2002 travel documentary Jordan: The Royal Tour
After their nuptials, the couple became parents to Crown Prince Hussein, 29, Princess Iman, 27, Princess Salma, 23, and Prince Hashem, 19.
Abdullah previously enjoyed skydiving, but had to give up this dangerous pastime when he became monarch following the death of his father in 1999.
He showed his passion for motorcycles in a 2002 Discovery Channel documentary where he was seen touring his country on a Harley Davidson.
Last March, Princess Iman gave a touching nod to her parents’ big day by wearing her mother’s white and gold wedding belt while participating in her henna ceremony.
Rania and Abdullah watched Hussein get married last year. She married Rajwa Al Saif.
Ahead of their wedding, Queen Rania paid a touching tribute to the bride, describing Miss Rajwa as “the sweetest and most beautiful bride-to-be”, adding that she is as precious to her as her daughters, Princesses Iman and Salma.
Although tradition dictates that royal brides wear family jewelry, Rania, born into a humble Palestinian family in Kuwait, made a statement by wearing a simple ornate headband attached to her veil, symbolizing her roots. Above: The couple smiles at each other on their wedding day.
Rania and Abdullah leave Zahran Palace in their car after getting married 31 years ago
The couple first met at a dinner in 1992 and became engaged six months later, exchanging vows on June 10, 1993.
The young bridesmaids wore gold dresses with puffed sleeves and flower crowns.
Rania chose British designer Bruce Oldfield to make her custom-made dress, which featured gold floral embroidery.
The bride wore a matching jacket, designed with distinctive lapels, short sleeves and a detachable belt.
During their grand reception, the royal couple cut their spectacular wedding cake.
Rania and Abdallah enjoyed an evening of dancing, surrounded by friends and family.
The newlyweds looked happier than ever on their big day
Rania carried a large bouquet of white lilies and foliage with gold details.
Princess Iman borrowed the belt from her mother’s wedding dress for her henna celebrations in 2023
In 2011, Forbes named Rania one of the 100 most powerful women in the world.
She has championed causes including women’s rights, child protection and the environment.
Last May, Queen Rania joined her husband at the coronation of King Charles at Westminster Abbey.
She wore a long-sleeved yellow Tamara Ralph Couture dress. She paired the custom-made pencil number with a matching hat and Jimmy Choo pumps.
It was a whirlwind romance for then-Prince Abdullah and Rania Al-Yassin, who married within a year of meeting and remain in love to this day.
King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan photographed with their children (left to right): Prince Hussein, Princess Salma, Prince Hashem and Princess Iman, December 2022.
Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdulla II and their mother, Queen Rania, during the royal wedding banquet in Amman, Jordan, earlier this month.
King Abdullah and Queen Rania pose for a photograph with the bride and groom, their eldest daughter Princess Iman and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis in March 2023.
The Queen of Jordan is pictured speaking at a panel discussion during the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) annual meeting in New York in September 2016.
Eight months earlier he had attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
He admitted that he “admired” Queen Elizabeth during an interview with ITV News.
Rania said: ‘She didn’t always assume you wanted her advice, but she was very generous when you asked.
‘I really admired her. For me, she is the queen of the world.
