Queen Rania of Jordan joined the Jordanian royal family when she married King Abdullah II in 1993. In her role, Queen Rania has been an advocate for cross-cultural dialogue and youth initiatives. As a public figure for more than 30 years, she’s made several official appearances on behalf of the Jordanian royal family.
Ahead, see moments from Queen Rania of Jordan’s life, and how the royal and her style have evolved through the years.
2000
Queen Rania of Jordan in 2000.
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Queen Rania demonstrates her proclivity for power suits on occasion, following a trend for royal women that’s been popular since Princess Diana. Here, the royal attends at a meeting for young people on Nov. 11, 2000, in Amman, Jordan.
2001
Queen Rania of Jordan in 2001.
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While fashioning classic silhouettes, Queen Rania proved she’d always been true to her own style sensibility. During a meeting with young Jordanian boys and girls in March 2001, the queen wore this white ensemble with a bold belt at her waist.
2004
Queen Rania of Jordan in 2004.
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Queen Rania’s own approach to fashion comes through in the selections she makes for formal events. For the wedding between Spanish Crown Prince Felipe de Bourbon and former journalist Letizia Ortiz in Madrid in May 2004, the royal wore this ornately crafted gown featuring a lilac skirt with lace detailing and a button-down white dress shirt.
2006
Queen Rania of Jordan in 2006.
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Throughout the 2000s, Queen Rania continued to play with color and fabric, fashioning this look for Time Magazine’s 100 Most Infuential People issue celebration in New York City in May 2006.
2015
Queen Rania of Jordan in 2015.
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In the 2010s, Queen Rania showcase her approach to royal fashion with a contemporary edge. She wore this white look with an ornately detailed top for the UN Foundation’s Gender Equality Discussion at The Four Seasons Restaurant on Sept. 25, 2015, in New York City.
2017
Queen Rania of Jordan in 2017.
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Bold statements in monochrome white looks became a favorite look of Queen Rania, as evidenced by this dress she wore to the Fashion for Relief event during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival in May 2017.
2023
Queen Rania of Jordan in 2023.
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For King Charles III of England’s coronation ceremony, Queen Rania experimented with color once again, choosing this yellow Tamara Ralph bow tie dress with coordinating hat and white heels.
Below, see more of Queen Rania’s style through the years.
