Jordanian royals look glamorous as they mark King Abdullah Jubilee (2024)

Queen Rania and Crown Princess Rajwa of Jordan put on a glittering display at King Abdullah's Silver Jubilee celebrations on Sunday.

The Jordanian royals dressed to the nines as they attended a flag raising ceremony and military parade in Amman to mark the special occasion.

The future Queen, 30, who is due to give birth this summer, was glowing in a bespoke gown from Beirut-based fashion house Honayda - a brand previously worn by Shay Mitchell and Priyanka Chopra.

The 30-year-old opted for a glamorous makeup look for the occasion - complete with a bronzed smoky eye and crimson lipstick.

Taking to Instagram, Honayda wrote: 'The House of Honayda is honoured to be part of the special celebration of the 25th Silver Jubilee of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

The Jordanian royals put on a lavish display as they marked King Abdullah's Silver Jubilee on Sunday (Pictured from L to R: Queen Rania, King Abdullah, Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa)

'We are proud to unveil the regal bespoke look for HRH Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, specially designed by and crafted by the skilled hands of Jordanian artisans to crown this historic occasion.

'Designing for HRH Princess Rajwa Al Hussein fills us with immense pride and joy. Through HONAYDA, we immerse ourselves in the rich narrative of heritage, cherishing the past, present, and future of the nation.

Meanwhile, Queen Rania, 53, cut a chic figure in a white dress with statement balloon sleeves and grey corset.

Rania, who was named one of the top 100 most powerful women in 2011 by Forbes, opted for full evening makeup for the occasion.

She styled her brunette tresses in a loose bun, which ideally accommodated her lavish diamond tiara.

During the event, King Abdullah, 62, addressed the nation with a speech and praised Jordanians for their strong values, according to Arab News.

The King, who is celebrating 25 years on the throne, looked smart in full military uniform.

His son, Crown Prince Hussein, 29, looked equally smart in a navy suit and aviator sunglasses.

Queen Rania looked chic in a white dress with statement balloon sleeves and a grey marl corset

The Jordanian Queen opted for a glamorous makeup look for the occasion, complete with nude lipstick

It comes afterJordan's Princess Rajwa showed off her blossoming baby bump in new stunning portraits to mark the first anniversary of her royal wedding to Crown Prince Hussein.

The future Queen looked resplendent in a striking red gown as she posed for the photographs in a picturesque backdrop of greenery.

Her eye-catching maxi dress from New York City-basedAlice + Olivia, featured billowing sleeves, a pleated skirt and a cinched waist to showcase the royal's growing bump.

She completed her elegant ensemble with a pair ofdazzling gold and pearl drop earrings, as well as a smattering of glamorous makeup to highlight her beautiful facial features and styled her hair in a chic up-do with soft waves.

Posing up a storm, the royal couldn't help but smile as she cradled her baby bump in the official portraits, released byRoyal Hashemite Court this weekend to celebrate Princess Rajwa andCrown Prince Hussein'sfirst wedding anniversary.

Yesterday's event in Jordan's capital city set out to celebrate 25 years of King Abdullah II's reign

The couple's lavish wedding inAmman, on June 1 last year, was attended by other royals from around the world, including the Prince and Princess of Wales.

On April 10, theRoyal Hashemite Court announced thatCrown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his wife Princess Rajwa are expecting their first baby this summer.

The happy occasion is also set make Queen Rania, 53, a grandmother and King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, 62, a grandfather, for the first time.

'The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince, and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, are expecting, with God’s help and grace, their first child, in the summer of this year,' a statement on the Royal Household'swebsite read.

'And the Royal Hashemite Court, congratulating His Majesty King Abdullah II, son of Al Hussein, and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, on this occasion, to wish Their Royal Highnesses the good offspring a good health.'

The joyous announcement comes afterRajwa's tragic loss of her father in February - just months after she married into the Jordanian royal family.

Khaled bin Musaed bin Saif bin Abdulaziz Al Saif died at the age of 71.

In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Prince Hussein shared a picture of him embracing Khaled, who became his 'beloved' father-in-law after marrying Princess Rajwa last June.

'‏With profound sadness and sorrow, we bid farewell to my beloved father-in-law. We will always remember his kindness, generosity, and integrity. May God bestow mercy upon him and grant us patience and strength,' he wrote.

Hussein, 29, and high-flying architect Rajwa, 30, were married in June last year at Zahran Palace in Amman.

Following a short service, Abdullah II and Rania hosted a lavish reception at the Al Husseiniya Palace, which was attended by more than 1,700 guests.

Rajwa dazzled in a white gown byLebanese designer Elie Saab, which featured a lengthy train embroidered with flowers, and a sparkling diamond tiara.

Abdullah addressed the nation in a speech and praised citizen for their strong values and beliefs

Abdullah II and Rania proudly watched as their son was wed during an Islamic ceremony known as a 'katb ktab' held in a gazebo and conducted by the Royal Hashemite Court Imam Dr Ahmed Al Khalaileh.

The Princess of Wales, who lived in Jordan for a short period during her childhood, led the glamorous guests at the event in a blush pink lace dress also by Elie Saab. Princess Beatrice wore a silver sequined gown from British label Needle & Thread for the occasion.

Rajwa was educated in Saudi Arabia before then moving to the US for university. While living in New York, she studied Architecture at Syracuse University - obtaining her Bachelor of Arts.

During her undergraduate degree, Rajwa flew to Dubai with her class to study the city's sustainable developments.

Following her graduation, she then went on to study Visual Communications at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles - where reality star Lauren Conrad and fashion designer Monique Lhuillier also studied.

She then worked at an architecture firm in Los Angeles and was employed by Designlab Experience design studio in Riyadh last year.

Along with her passion for horseback riding, Rajwa also has a creative streak - and is said to enjoy drawing and making art in her spare time.

Despite Hussein's public profile, the couple largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight to begin with.

The Crown Prince announced his engagement to Rajwa in August 2022 - after the heir to the throne proposed at his future wife's home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The future King of Jordan picked a show-stopping pear-shaped diamond set on a pave band to propose with.

At the time, Hussein confirmed that both his and Rajwa's families were present for the special moment.

Jordanian royals look glamorous as they mark King Abdullah Jubilee (2024)

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