Queen Rania of Jordan has marked her 30th anniversary with King Abdullah by sharing a sweet selection of photographs online.
The mother-of-four, 52, took to her Instagram account yesterday to share two posts celebrating the happy occasion.
In the first post, Queen Rania shared a video of candid images of the pair together – including a snap from their lavish wedding day at Zahran Palace in Amman in 1993.
Elsewhere, the loved-up couple could be seen holding hands while sharing an affectionate look and even taking a selfie together.
In her second post, the stylish Queen of Jordan shared a new photograph with her husband as well as a snap of a stunning bouquet of colourful flowers.
Queen Rania of Jordan has marked her 30th anniversary with King Abdullah by sharing a sweet selection of photographs online
The mother-of-four, 52, took to her Instagram account yesterday to share two posts celebrating the happy occasion. In the first post, Queen Rania shared a video of candid images of the pair together – including a snap from their lavish wedding day at Zahran Palace in Amman in 1993 (pictured)
The new portrait showed Rania, dressed in an elegant white patterned dress, sitting next to her dapper husband, who sported an all-black ensemble.
‘Each passing day brings us closer, and each passing year shows me just how incredibly blessed I am to spend my life with you. Happy 30th anniversary, my King,’ Rania wrote on her first post.
The couple were introduced at a colleague’s dinner party in 1992 and were engaged six months later before exchanging vows on June 10, 1993.
Their lavish ceremony took place at the Zahran Palace in Amman and it made such an impact that it was named a national holiday.
Just a few days ago, they had the joy of seeing their son, Crown Prince Hussein, marry Rajwa al-Saif in a spectacular wedding in Amman attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
For her wedding, Rania wore a truly regal ensemble – although she broke royal tradition by not wearing a tiara.
Tradition dictated a royal bride must wear jewels from her own family at her wedding, but born into a modest Palestinian family in Kuwait, Rania did not come from a noble family with an impressive range of jewels at her disposal.
Having been raised alongside her two siblings in the West Bank town of Tulkarm and worked hard for her achievements, her decision made a statement marking that she would not forget her humble beginnings.
Elsewhere, the loved-up couple could be seen holding hands while sharing an affectionate look and even taking a selfie together (pictured)
‘Each passing day brings us closer, and each passing year shows me just how incredibly blessed I am to spend my life with you. Happy 30th anniversary, my King,’ Rania wrote on her first post
Instead, she wore an embellished headband attached to her wedding veil, which was styled around her intricate up-do.
Following their nuptials, the pair became parents to Crown Prince Hussein, 28, Princess Iman, 26, Princess Salma, 22, and Prince Hashem, 18.
While this weekend marks the anniversary of Queen Rania’s royal wedding, the Jordanian royals have also recently celebrated the wedding of their son Prince Hussein to Rajwa Al Saif.
Ahead of their wedding, Queen Rania paid an emotional 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.
Back in March, their daughter Princess Iman of Jordan gave a touching nod to her parent’s big day by wearing her mother’s white and gold wedding belt as she took part in her henna ceremony.
Having overcome the test of time and watched their children grow, the royal couple appear to be just as happy as they were three decades ago.
And since then, Queen Rania has become widely admired and renowned for her strong voice and charitable work.
The couple were introduced at a colleague’s dinner party in 1992 and were engaged six months later before exchanging vows on June 10, 1993
In her second post, the stylish Queen of Jordan shared a new photograph with her husband as well as a snap of a stunning bouquet of colourful flowers (pictured)
Having been named of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes magazine in 2011, she has been known to champion projects across key issues, such as women’s rights, child protection, the environment and youth empowerment.
She is also known for a fine sense of style. From elegant traditional Jordanian clothing to tailored ensembles, the Queen knows how to make a statement with her wardrobe.
Most recently, the Queen appeared alongside her husband at the Coronation of King Charles in a yellow long-sleeve dress by Tamara Ralph Couture. She paired the tailored pencil number with a coordinating hat and Jimmy Choo heeled pumps.
Having maintained a close relationship with the British Royal Family, the King and Queen were also in attendance at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in September last year.
Queen Rania appeared to be fond of the late monarch. She admitted that she ‘looked up’ to Queen Elizabeth during an interview with ITV News.
She said: ‘She didn’t always presume that you wanted her advice but she was very generous when you asked for it. I really looked up to her. To me, she is the queen of the world.’
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