To mark Queen Rania of Jordan’s milestone 50th birthday, a series of new photographs of Her Majesty have been released.
However, the most special portrait of all was released late last night – a brand new photo of Queen Rania, King Abdullah II and their four children, Crown Prince Hussein, 26, Princess Iman, 23, Princess Salma, 19 and 15-year-old Prince Hashem.
In the caption of the photo which was shared to her official Instagram page, Queen Rania shared her delight at being able to spend her 50th birthday with the people she loves most in the world.
“Nothing beats a day spent surrounded with the people you love most,” she said. “And thank you all for your lovely birthday greetings – you made my day!”
Her Majesty also opened up about celebrating her birthday amidst the pandemic in an interview with magazine. Queen Rania gave thanks to her country in their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, putting the people of Jordan’s “health and wellbeing first”.
Speaking on her family, the royal admitted she’s “always wished for more time” with her husband, King Abdullah, and their four children. But given the current pandemic “time is all [she’s] had” with her family, which she’s incredibly thankful for.
“It has been such a blessing to have all my children around, particularly during the months when Jordan was under a strict lockdown,” she told the UK publication.
She also took the opportunity to lovingly pay tribute to her husband of 27 years saying he makes her “want to do more and be more… inspiring me in every moment of my life”.
