HM Queen Rania and HRH Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein’s bespoke looks for HM King Abdullah II’s silver jubilee were full of meaning. Photo: RHCJO On Sunday, HM Queen Rania, HRH Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein, and other members of the Jordanian royal family celebrated the silver jubilee of HM King Abdullah II at Raghadan Palace. The national event marking the 25th year of his reign featured a grand military parade and saw participation from over 8,000 people from various ranks and backgrounds.
HRH Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa also took the occasion to make their first official public appearance together since announcing that they are expecting a child. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HONAYDA (@honaydaofficial) After showcasing her baby bump for the first time via a portrait celebrating her wedding anniversary, Princess Rajwa stepped out in another red dress on Sunday. Her bespoke gown was designed by fellow Saudi Honayda Serafi’s namesake label, and featured many meaningful details.
While the mother-to-be paid homage to her Saudi roots by enlisting the designer, the dress itself celebrated Jordan, from its deep red color to the geometric embroidery. The caped gown was created in the bold hue as a nod to the Hashemite dynasty, and standing for love, and loyalty to the land. A closer look at the embroidery would show that the traditional cross-stitched patterns were rendered in the colors of the Jordanian flag, as well as silver to highlight the .