Princess Rajwa of Jordan Stunned at Jordan's Independence Day Celebrations
Princess Rajwa of Jordan looked beautiful in a flowing turquoise gown at the royal family's celebration of Jordanian Independence Day.
The dress's floor-length design and draped asymmetrical cape were perfectly offset by Rajwa's hair styled in beachy waves.
The dress's intricate gold cuffs were hand-cut to form lyrics from 'Urdon Ard Al Azm', Lebanese singer Fairuz's anthem to Jordan, in Arabic calligraphy.
Meanwhile Rajwa's gold pin in the shape of a black iris was chosen by designer Jordanian designer Reema Dahbour to convey the "dignity, resilience and the beauty of our country."
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In an Instagram post Dahbour wrote, "We are deeply grateful and honored to have created this piece for Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein on Jordan's 80th Independence Day, and truly humbled by the trust and privilege of being selected for such a meaningful occasion, a celebration that holds a special place in every Jordanian heart."
The 32-year-old Saudi-born Rajwa and her husband Crown Prince Hussein stepped out on Jordan's 80th anniversary of gaining independence from the United Kingdom
King Abdullah and Queen Rania led a solemn ceremony marking the occasion that was also attended by their 25-year-old daughter Princess Salma and 21-year-old son Prince Hashem.
Like Rajwa, Rania and Salma wore flowing floor-length gowns. Rania's silver dress was embroidered in a style designed to evoke traditional Jordanian architectural patterns and the seven-point star on Jordan's flag.
Salma wore a dramatic red and black striped gown with ruffles.
A few days ago on an official trip to Germany Princess Rajwa channeled her British counterpart Kate Middleton by wearing a houndstooth suit by Alexander McQueen, one of the Princess of Wales' favorite designers.
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Rajwa's fondness for the sharp silhouette of Alexander McQueen suits and her long dark hair have drawn inevitable comparisons to Kate.
Last October, when Kate and Prince William hosted Rajwa and Hussein at Windsor Castle, Tatler wrote of Rajwa's choice to wear Alexander McQueen on that occasion, "The move sparked fresh comparisons between the future queens."
Kate and Rajwa greeted each other with a kiss on each cheek rather than curtsying to one another.
In 2023 Kate and William flew to Jordan for Hussein's wedding to Rajwa, an architect and daughter of a prominent Saudi family.
Both Rajwa and Kate wore Ellie Saab at the ceremony-Rajwa in her white bridal gown and Kate in a rose-pink embroidered dress.
Later for the wedding banquet Kate changed into a sparkling pink gown by Jenny Packham, pairing it with the Cambridge Lovers' Knot tiara-a favorite of the late Princess Diana's.
Rajwa's reception dress was a custom Dolce & Gabbana gown paired with white opera gloves.
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This story was originally published May 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM.