Things You Didn't Know About Queen Rania of Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan celebrates her birthday on Aug. 31 and she turns 53 this year! To celebrate her special day, here are some interesting facts about the beautiful Queen of Jordan.

Things You Didn't Know About Queen Rania:

Queen Rania has Palestinian Roots

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Queen Rania was born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents. 

From Meeting at a Dinner Party to Becoming Queen

Queen Rania first met her husband at a dinner party in 1992 and they were married in 1993.

Her husband then Prince Abdullah became King of Jordan in 1999 and she became Queen Consort at the age of 28.

The couple has four children and her eldest son and daughter both married in 2023. 

Queen Rania is an Author

Queen Rania first published a children's book 'The King's Gift' as a tribute to King Hussein on the first anniversary of his death. 

Other books that she has published are 'Eternal Beauty' and 'The Sandwich Swap', the latter she co-authored with Kelly DiPucchio.

Queen Rania has also written a short story titled "Maha of the Mountains".

Most Beautiful First Lady

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The Queen of Jordan was ranked the 'Most Beautiful First Lady' by Harper's Bazaar and Queen Magazine in 2011.

She is still as beautiful as ever!

Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women

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Queen Rania was included in the Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women list in 2009 because she was considered to be the most-listened-to woman in the Middle East.

The Queen is a Fashion Icon

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No matter what event, Queen Rania is always the epitome of elegance and grace.

She has worn globally renowned designers including Givenchy, Elie Saab, Valentino, and many others.

Advocate for Many Things!

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The Queen of Jordan is an advocate for global education, youth empowerment, cross-cultural dialogue, health, microfinance, and much more.

UNICEF's First Eminent Advocate for Children

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For her work in the field of global education, Queen Rania was appointed as UNICEF's First Eminent Advocate for Children in 2007.

She had been appointed to many other significant roles in well-known international organizations.

Queen Rania Has Received Various Honours and Awards

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Her Majesty has received honours locally as well as internationally such as the Grand Cordon with Collar of Order of Al Hussein bin Ali in Jordan.