Ahead Of King Abdullah And Queen Rania’s 30th Anniversary, We Look Back At Their Best Photos Throughout The Years
30 years of love, commitment and prosperity.
AMMAN, JORDAN: Prince Abdallah (Abdullah), the eldest son of Jordan’s King Hussein, poses with his bride Rania Yassine, 28, after their wedding ceremony at the Royal Palace in Amman 10 June 1993. Prince Abdallah ascended the throne on the death of his father King Hussein 07 February 1999. His wife was officially designated Queen Rania 21 March 1999, at the end of the palace’s three-month mourning period. (Photo credit should read RABIH MOGHRABI/AFP via Getty Images)
Love, royalty, and a legacy that transcends time – Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania have captivated the world with their remarkable journey together. On June 10 1993, King Abdullah and Queen Rania exchanged vows at Zahran Palace in Amman, the same spot that their eldest son, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein wed Princess Rajwa Al Hussein earlier this month.
In the late months of 1992, King Abdullah, who was not yet the proclaimed heir to the throne, met Rania Al-Yassin, a 22-year-old aspiring executive from a Palestinian medical family, who recently relocated from Kuwait to Jordan, at a memorable dinner party. Recounting their first meeting to People magazine in 2005, King Abdullah fondly expressed, “the minute Rania walked in, I knew it right then and there. It was love at first sight.” Queen Rania, in an interview with Stellar magazine in 2016, also shared her perspective, “he had such an infectious energy and a captivating smile. We connected effortlessly, and the rest, as they say, is history.”
Just six months after that fateful meeting, the couple got engaged and eventually married in the summer of 1993. As they approach their 30th anniversary, a huge milestone for the royal family and the nation of Jordan, it is only fitting to reflect upon their extraordinary partnership, not only as leaders of a nation but also as a beacon of love and grace. Throughout their three decades of marriage, King Abdullah and Queen Rania have become synonymous with modern monarchy, epitomising a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary values. From their first public appearance as a newlywed couple to their roles as influential global figures, their love story has unfolded amidst the grandeur of Jordan’s rich heritage and the ever-evolving dynamics of the world stage.
AMMAN, JORDAN: Picture dated 10 June 1993 shows Jordanian Crown Prince Abdullah and his wife Rania on their wedding day in Amman. (Photo credit should read RABIH MOGHRABI/AFP via Getty Images)
From intimate family portraits to state visits with world leaders, scroll down to take a trip down memory lane as we honour King Abdullah and Queen Rania’s 30th anniversary.
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Instagram @grazia_meAMMAN, JORDAN- MARCH 12: (—-EDITORIAL USE ONLY – MANDATORY CREDIT – ‘THE ROYAL HASHEMITE COURT / HANDOUT’ – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS—-) King of Jordan Abdullah II (L), Princess Iman (2nd L), Jameel Alexander Thermiotis (2nd R) and Queen Rania (R) pose for a photo at the Royal Wedding of Princess Iman Bint Abdullah II and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis on March 12, 2023 (Photo by Royal Hashemite Court /Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)Instagram @queenraniaInstagram @queenraniaInstagram @queenraniaInstagram @queenraniaInstagram @queenraniaSTOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – JUNE 19: Queen Rania of Jordan and King Abdullah of of Jordan attend the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling on June 19, 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)Queen Rania and King King Abdullah II of Jordan (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)Jordan’s King Abdullah II waves to the crowds as he arrives with Queen Rania (back) to attend an official ceremony in Amman on June 9, 2009, marking the 10th anniversary of his accession to the throne, succeeding his father King Hussein. AFP PHOTO/KHALIL MAZRAAWI (Photo credit should read KHALIL MAZRAAWI/AFP via Getty Images)WADI KHARAR, JORDAN – MAY 10: Pope Benedict XVI (L) arrives with Jordan’s King Abdullah and Queen Rania (R) at Wadi Kharar on the Bank of the River Jordan, believed to be the site where John the Baptist baptised Jesus, May 10, 2009 in Wadi Kharar, Jordan. The pontiff layed foundation stones for two new Catholic churches during his visit to the ‘Bethany Beyond the Jordan’ that came on the third day of the pontiff’s eight-day Holy Land pilgrimage. (Photo by Salah Malkawi/Getty Images)FRANCE – MAY 07: King Abdallah II of Jordan on official visit in Paris, France on May 07, 2001 – King Abdullah II of Jordan and wife Queen Rania on the Champs Elysees. (Photo by Pool MERILLON/SIMON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)New Delhi, INDIA: King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein (R) and Queen Rania Al Abdullah wave to media representatives after disembarking from an aircraft on their arrival at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi, 30 November 2006. The royal couple are on a state visit to India from 30 November to 02 December. AFP PHOTO/ Prakash SINGH (Photo credit should read PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images)LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 07: King Abdullah II And Queen Rania Of Jordan Attending A Banquet At The Guildhall Hosted By The Lord Mayor And The Corporation Of London. Behind Is The King’s Brother Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein Who Is In Charge Of Security. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 06: Jordanian State Visit Banquet At Windsor Castle. The Queen And Prince Philip With King Abdullah II And Queen Rania Of The Hashemite Kingdom Of Jordan. (Photo by Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty Images)LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 08: King Abdullah II And Queen Rania Of Jordan At A Banquet At Spencer House In London During Their State Visit To Britain. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)AHMAN, JORDAN – FEBRUARY 10: ***EXCLUSIVE*** (U.S. TABS OUT) King of Jordan Abdullah II poses with his wife, Queen Rania on February 10, 2000 in Ahman, Jordan. (Photo by Joyce Tenneson/Getty Images)Jordanian King Abdullah II & Queen Rania during exclusive interview w. unseen TIME Mag.’s Scott MacLeod at royal family residence. (Photo by Barry Iverson/Getty Images)383601 03: King Abdullah of Jordan and Queen Rania who holds Princess Salma in her arms, pose for a portrait November 20, 2000 in Amman, Jordan. (Photo by Salah Malkawi/Newsmakers)AHMAN, JORDAN – FEBRUARY 10: ***EXCLUSIVE*** (U.S. TABS OUT) King Abdullah II, Queen Rania sits with their son,Hussein and daughter, Iman, on February 10, 2000 in Ahman, Jordan. (Photo by Joyce Tenneson/Getty Images)AMMAN, JORDAN – UNDATED: In this scanned handout image released by The Jordanian Royal Palace Jordanian royal couple King Abdullah II and his wife Queen Rania with their children Princes Hussein (R) and Hashem (3rd from left) and Princesses Eman and Salma pose for the Royal Family’s New Year card of 2007 in Amman, Jordan. (Photo by Jordanian Royal Palace via Getty Images)AMMAN, JORDAN – SEPTEMBER 28: In this handout photo provided by the Jordanian Royal Palace, His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein (L) helps his daughter Salma (L- down) cut her birthday cake as Queen Rania Al-Abdullah holds their son Prince Hashem September 28, 2006 in Amman, Jordan. Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania celebrated the birthdays of Princesses Iman and Salma. (Photo by Jordanian Royal Palace via Getty Images)
