Queen Rania of Jordan put on a very glamorous display on Wednesday when she was awarded the Order of the Renaissance by her husband, King Abdullah II.
The royal, 53, wore a stately dress while the king, 62, presented her with the sash in appreciation of her “distinguished services, her leading role in the progress of Jordanian society and her willingness to support Jordanians in all areas.”
The couple, who have been married for 30 years, celebrated the king’s 25th birthday in 1999 when he ascended the Hashemite throne at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman.
The Supreme Order, also known as the Bejeweled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda, is Jordan’s second highest order of merit.
The award is often given to foreign monarchs of all ranks and Queen Rania has already received Jordan’s highest award: the Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali.
Queen Rania of Jordan put on a very glamorous display on Wednesday when she was awarded the Order of the Renaissance by her husband, King Abdullah II
The royal, 53, wore a stately dress as the King, 62, presented her with the sash in appreciation for her ‘distinguished service’ to the country
The Queen looked elegant with glowing make-up and her impeccable style, while Abdullah made a very fitting partner in his smart suit.
After receiving the award, the Queen wrote on her personal Instagram, where she has more than ten million followers: “Your Majesty, I am honored to receive this recognition, but there is no greater honor than to be by your side.
“I am blessed to spend my life with you, to be the mother of our children and your lifelong partner. You are a leader with a courageous vision for his country, steadfast in your principles and inspiring in your faith.
“I am fortunate to have your trust and support, and I will forever remain a loyal soldier in your ranks, Abu Al Hussein.”
The royal couple married in 1993 and had four children: Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess Salma and Prince Hashem.
The Queen is often recognized for promoting social welfare and empowerment and is committed to humanitarian causes in the country.
She has also been highly critical of the Israeli government since fighting broke out after Hamas killed about 1,400 people in a terrorist attack in early October.
In an open letter to his wife, the king said: “As you celebrate your Jordanian sisters today and the world celebrates women, I cannot think of a better opportunity, nor a greater honor, to recognize your efforts.
The royal couple have been married for thirty years – and King Abdullah II came to 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 bond between the royal couple as they work to modernize Jordan together
The Queen looked elegant with glowing make-up and her impeccable style, while Abdullah made a very fitting partner in his smart suit
The event was part of the 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999
‘Today I bestow upon you the Order of the Bejeweled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance). May it be a further inspiration to you to continue all that you do for our country.”
He continued, “Through thick and thin, God has blessed me with a steadfast companion, who has stood by my side in continued devotion to this nation, and has placed her greater Jordanian family above her own.”
The award shows the strength of the bond between the royal couple as they work to modernize Jordan together.
Queen Rania characterizes herself as a ‘mother and wife with a very cool job’ and also millions of followers on social media.
She met the Jordanian prince, Abdullah bin Al-Hussein, at a dinner hosted by Prince Abdullah’s sister in January 1993.
They were engaged two months later and married just five months after first meeting.
Their lavish ceremony took place at the Zahran Palace in Amman, the capital of Jordan. The day was declared a national holiday.
While 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 his sister in January 1993
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan and their family in a photo released on New Year’s Eve in 2022
Queen Rania is admired for her powerful voice and charity work
This meant that Rania never expected to become queen.
However, on his deathbed in 1999, King Hussein unexpectedly appointed his son as his successor as King of Jordan, and Rania as 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 in 1991 with a business degree.
Since then, Queen Rania has been admired and famous for her charity work.
After being named one of the 100 most powerful women in the world by Forbes magazine in 2011, she is known for championing projects on important issues such as women’s rights, child protection, the environment and youth empowerment.