There’s that age-old saying: like mother, like daughter. In the case of Queen Rania of Jordan, it’s like mother, like daughters.
Her Majesty recently took to Instagram to wish her two daughters Princess Iman and Princess Salma – who share birthdays a day apart – a happy birthday over the weekend.
Queen Rania shared a new portrait with her daughters, showcasing the likeness to the two princesses share to their mother.
“When my girls are near, love and laughter are never far behind,” Her Majesty lovingly captioned the photo. “Happy birthday Iman and Salma.”
Princess Salma celebrated her 20th birthday on 26 September and Princess Iman celebrated her 24th birthday the day after on September 27.
It’s been a busy birthday period for the Jordanian royal family as Queen Rania herself celebrated turning 50 at the end of last month.
At the end of last month, Her Majesty 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”.
