Queen Rania of Jordan epitomised chic on 21 April as she stepped out solo to meet a group of young Jordanian entrepreneurs in Jabal Al Weibdeh.
Stopping by the Ezwitti initiative, located in downtown Amman, the 55-year-old wife of King Abdullah styled her outfit around an embroidered white shirt with wide sleeves and intricate detailing on the front.
© Royal Hashemite CourtShe elevated her look to the best kind of quiet luxury with a pair of camel-hued canvas trousers by Max Mara. The £460 trousers, as identified by Royal Fashion Police on Instagram, cinched at the waist and at the ankle to create a modern silhouette. She continued her designer streak with her Ferragamo 'Oval Sunglasses in Transparentes Beige/Marmor', which retail for £260 and were the perfect shape to complement the loose waves that framed her face.
Adding to the look, Rania slipped on the '85mm Antiqued Leather Pumps' by Prada. The £1,100 heels featured the chicest skinny heel and a pointed toe to help elongate her silhouette. The finishing touch came in the form of the £240 'Lenglen Pleated Shoulder Bag' by Lacoste, which was a modern take on a usual royal handbag that tends to feature a more streamlined shape.
Why does Queen Rania's look work?
"A palette of white, cream and beige is always a failsafe when it comes to sophisticated dressing, and it's executed to perfection here," Leanne Jones, a fashion stylist who trained at the London College of Style.
© Royal Hashemite Court"The embroidered floral detailing is particularly stunning – matched to the tone of the trousers, bag and those elegant Prada shoes, it brings a sense of cohesion and quiet luxury to the entire look."
Why did Queen Rania choose neutrals?
Royal ladies often wear bright jewel tones, but Leanne tells us that Rania's power is in her confidence in wearing more understated neutrals.
"We've seen her return to soft camel and beige tones time and again, and they complement her aesthetic beautifully," the stylist says.
© Royal Hashemite Court"It's also a masterclass in blending designers, but the standout piece for me is the now-iconic Lenglen bag. Debuted at Pelagia Kolotouros' first Lacoste show in 2024, the bag is named after legendary tennis player Suzanne Lenglen - an icon who not only dominated the sport in the 1920s but also revolutionised women's dress on the court.
"How fitting that it should be carried by Queen Rania, who in her own way continues to redefine modern elegance. She has perfected a distinctive style language - one that respectfully weaves together modest silhouettes, traditional Arab influences and contemporary fashion to create a powerful, modern approach to dressing that is entirely her own."
The ultimate power shoe
The 'Antiqued Leather Pumps' by Prada are quickly becoming a staple in Rania's wardrobe. In February, the Queen joined her husband at the official welcoming ceremony of Albanian President Bajram Begaj and First Lady Armanda Begaj at Al Husseiniya Palace.
She chose a super structured dress with navy and stone panelling, cinched in at the waist with a built-in belt and a collared neckline. The royal wore the Prada heels in a navy colour to tie in with her dress, and sunglasses once again finished the look.
