Queen Rania of Jordan stuns in pleated purple gown as she hosts state dinner with King Abdullah II

Queen Rania of Jordan stunned in a pleated purple dress as she and King Abdullah II hosted a state dinner for King Carl XVI and Queen Silvia of Sweden last night.

The Jordanian monarch, 52, was the epitome of elegance in her £6,120 Andrew Gn floor-length dress, complete with sheer, billowing sleeves.

The mother of four opted for a brown smokey eye look and styled her hair in a half updo to show off her matching purple heart earrings.

The Queen added a touch of glitter to her high-neck chiffon dress and wore a thick black belt with a green floral brooch for the event at Al Husseiniya Palace.

While completing her evening ensemble, Rania was pictured wearing a black pleated leather handbag as she spoke to Queen Silvia ahead of their dinner.

Queen Rania, 52, opted for a brown smokey eye look and styled her hair in a half updo to show off her purple earrings that matched her £6,200 Andrew Gn floor-length dress

While completing her evening ensemble, Rania was pictured wearing a black pleated leather handbag as she spoke to Queen Silvia ahead of their dinner

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania pictured with their guests King Carl XVI and Queen Silvia of Sweden ahead of the state dinner at Al Husseiniya Palace. The couple’s son, Crown Prince Al Hussein (far right), also joined his parents for the state event

The Queen of Sweden, 78, looked sophisticated in a gold jacket with her Cameo Coronet brooch proudly displayed.

Silvia offset her A-line silk dress and completed her look with a matching ribbon that cinched her waist.

Earlier in the day, Queen Rania and King Abdullah II held an official welcoming ceremony for Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI at the Royal Palace in Amman.

For the afternoon engagement, Queen Rania wore a navy fitted coat and blue snakeskin heels that expertly offset her burgundy dress.

Queen Rania and King Abdullah II’s brother Prince Ali bin al-Hussein held an official welcoming ceremony for Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI at the Royal Palace

King Abdullah II (center) pictured with his wife Queen Rania and son Crown Prince Al Hussein (left) met King Carl XVI and Queen Silvia of Sweden earlier in the day

Queen Rania exudes elegance in a Bazaza dress by designer Beruti, a bespoke clutch by Jennifer Chamandi and a dainty brooch

Queen Rania combined red and black in a striking combination composed of two colors that make up the flag of Jordan

Earlier this week, the Jordanian queen looked effortlessly glamorous as she visited parliament to hear her husband deliver a keynote speech.

The mother-of-four was photographed arriving at the government in a red maxi dress by Beirut designer Hussein Bazaza.

Along with her voluminous hair dryer, Rania styled her outfit with a bespoke clutch from British designer Jennifer Chamandi.

The now united front follows internal turmoil within the senior ranks of the Jordanian royal family, where claims of security breaches have forced King Abdullah to address the nation with assurances that the country’s security was his own.

Middle East coverage explains that King Abdullah II had addressed the nation following allegations against his half-brother.

The king wanted to present a united front in the midst of strife after the arrest of 16 people, including members of the royal family.

The king’s brother Prince Hamzah, who was crown prince, was not arrested, but the army asked him to “stop movements and activities used to attack the security of Jordan and its stability.”