A look back at the wedding of King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan on their 30th anniversary

It was a whirlwind romance for Prince Abdullah and Rania Al-Yassin, who got married within a year of meeting, 30 years ago today.

The couple was introduced at a colleague’s dinner party in 1992 and became engaged six months later before exchanging their vows on June 10, 1993.

Their lavish ceremony took place at the Zahran Palace in Amman and it made such an impression that it was declared a national holiday.

And 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.

It was a whirlwind romance for the then Prince Abdullah and Rania Al-Yassin, who got married within a year of meeting and are still in love to this day.

King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan pictured with their children, Crown Prince Al Thirty years ago, Rania’s wedding dress was designed by Bruce Oldfield – a favorite of Princess Diana. It is inspired by the formal Syrian court dresses on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The elegant full-skirt dress was a simple piece but was complemented by the embellished gold jacket with a standout collar. Hussein (1st from left), Prince Hashem (2nd from right) and Princesses Iman (1st from right) and Salma

Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdulla II and his mother, Queen Rania at the royal wedding banquet in Amman, Jordan earlier this month

It was a truly royal ensemble, although Raina broke royal tradition by not wearing a tiara.

Tradition dictated that a royal bride should wear jewelry from her own family to her wedding, but Rania, born into a modest Palestinian family in Kuwait, was not from a noble family with an impressive array of jewelry at her disposal.

Growing up alongside her two siblings in the West Bank town of Tulkarm and working hard for her achievements, her decision made a statement that she wouldn’t forget her humble beginnings.

Instead, she wore an embellished headband tied to her bridal veil, which was styled around her intricate updo.

After their marriage, the couple became parents to Crown Prince Hussein, 28, Princess Iman, 26, Princess Salma, 22, and Prince Hashem, 18.

And as we celebrate the anniversary of a royal wedding today, tThe Jordanian royals also recently celebrated the marriage of their son Prince Hussein to Rajwa Al Saif.

Before 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 dear to her as her daughters, Princesses Iman and Salma.

In March, their daughter, Princess Iman of Jordan, gave a touching nod to her parents’ big day by wearing her mother’s white and gold wedding belt as she took part in her henna ceremony.

Having stood the test of time and watching their children grow up, the royal couple seems to be just as happy as they were thirty years ago.

King Abdullah and Queen Rania pose for a photo with the bride and groom, their eldest daughter Princess Iman and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis in March

Queen of Jordan pictured during a panel discussion at the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in New York in September 2016

And ever since, Queen Rania has been widely admired and known for her strong voice and charitable work.

Named one of the world’s 100 most powerful women by Forbes magazine in 2011, she is known for supporting projects on key issues such as women’s rights, child protection, the environment and youth empowerment.

She is also known for her fine sense of style.

From elegant traditional Jordanian clothing to sleekly tailored ensembles, the Queen knows how to make a statement with her wardrobe.

The Queen and her husband recently appeared at the coronation of King Charles in a long-sleeved yellow dress by Tamara Ralph Couture. She paired the custom pencil number with a matching hat and Jimmy Choo heeled pumps.

For a post-coronation London outing, Rania wore a gradient-effect double-breasted blazer suit by Ermanno Scervino

King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania of Jordan arrive at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023

The King and Queen maintain close ties with the British Royal Family and were also present at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral last September.

Queen Rania turned out to be very fond of the late monarch.

She admitted she “looked up” to Queen Elizabeth during an interview with ITV News. The Queen said, “She didn’t always assume 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.’