Queen Rania and Camilla champion British and French designers in Jordan
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are on a two-day visit to the country, their first trip abroad since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted
Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Jordan's Queen Rania at Al Husseiniya Palace, in Amman. Reuters
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are on a two-day visit to Jordan. EPA
The British royals arrived on November 16 in Amman. EPA
Prince Charles and Camilla were then driven to Al Husseiniya Palace. Reuters
At the palace, the British royals were welcomed by Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. EPA
A handout photo made available by the Jordanian Royal Palace shows Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (2-L), and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall (L), being welcomed by Jordan's King Abdullah II (2-R) and Queen Rania Al Abdullah (R), in Amman, Jordan, 16 November 2021. EPA / JORDANIAN ROYAL PALACE HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO SALES
Inside the Jordanian royal palace, the visiting British royals sat down with King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and their son, Crown Prince Hussein. EPA
Queen Rania later drove the duchess to the Queen Rania Family and Child Centre in a Tesla. Reuters
The centre offers child protection activities to families of Jordanian, Palestinian and Syrian origins. Reuters
The centre also teaches adolescent girls life skills. Reuters
The royals sat down for one of the lessons in progress at the centre. Reuters
Queen Rania and Camilla take part in activities at the centre. Reuters
The royals speaking to workers at the centre. Reuters
Queen Rania gave Camilla a guided tour of the centre. Reuters
Later in the day, Camilla joined Prince Charles for a visit to Al-Maghtas, or Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site where the faithful believe Jesus Christ was baptised. EPA
The royals sign the guest book in Al-Maghtas. EPA
Touring Elijah's Hill, the British royals were shown excavations around the narrow muddy river near the place where John the Baptist and Jesus met for the cleansing ritual. EPA
epaselect Britain's Prince Charles (R), the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visit the baptism site of al-Maghtas, where Jesus is believed by Christians to have been baptised by John the Baptist, on the Jordan river, Jordan, 16 November 2021. EPA / MOHAMMAD ALI
Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, walks with Jordan's Queen Rania during a private dinner at the Al Husseiniya Palace, in Amman, Jordan November 16, 2021. Ian Vogler / Pool via REUTERS
Camilla was seen dressed in a flowing patterned white kaftan and carrying a pastel pink scarf while Queen Rania looked regal in a pastel pink kaftan dress which she paired with Dior pumps. Reuters
After Jordan, the British royals will visit Egypt, where they will meet President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Reuters
For the start of her first overseas trip since coronavirus pandemic restrictions were lifted, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, stuck to an old favourite to help in her fashion choices – British designer Fiona Clare.
Camilla, 74, and Prince Charles landed in Amman on Tuesday morning for a two-day visit to Jordan, which includes trips to archaeological sites as well as meetings with representatives of religious faiths and humanitarian organisations.
Camilla wore a blue summery dress by Clare, who is known for evening and bridal-wear, and whose designs the royal has worn on a number of occasions. She paired the dress with a pair of pale high heels and a beige handbag by Bottega Veneta.
The British royals were then driven to Al Husseiniya Palace, where they were welcomed by Jordan's King Abdullah II, his wife Queen Rania and their son, Crown Prince Hussein.
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall being welcomed by Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. Photo: Jordanian Royal Palace
Queen Rania wore a white V-neck Dior midi coat for the occasion, with a patterned white blouse underneath. She topped it off with a gold belt, also by Dior, and a matching Louis Vuitton handbag.
Following the palace reception, the royals then briefly separated, with the ladies heading to the Queen Rania Family and Child Centre, which offers child protection activities to families of Jordanian, Palestinian and Syrian origins.
Queen Rania drove the Duchess of Cornwall herself in a Tesla for the 30-minute ride to the centre, with a police escort, where they met local children as well as adolescent girls being taught life skills.
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Camilla then joined Prince Charles for a visit to Al-Maghtas, also known as Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site where the faithful believe Jesus Christ was baptised.
Touring Elijah's Hill, the British royals were shown excavations around the narrow muddy river near the place where John the Baptist and Jesus met for the cleansing ritual, and dipped their fingers in the water.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visit the baptism site of Al-Maghtas on November 16, where Christians believe Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist, on the Jordan river. EPA
The day ended with a dinner reception hosted by King Abdullah II and Queen Rania at the palace.
Camilla was seen dressed in a flowing patterned white gown by Anna Valentine, carrying a and silver clutch. Valentine designed the duchess' two wedding dresses for her wedding to Prince Charles in 2005.
Queen Rania looked regal in a cream abaya, which she paired with Dior pumps. Designers of both dresses were not immediately clear.
Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, walks with Jordan's Queen Rania during a private dinner at the Al Husseiniya Palace, in Amman, Jordan November 16, 2021. Reuters
Earlier in the day, Queen Rania called Queen Elizabeth II a "strong woman" after a sprained back forced the monarch to cancel a much-anticipated public appearance in the UK.
"We're always concerned for her health, but she is a strong woman and even at this age is very active," Queen Rania told ITV News, saying that Queen Elizabeth is "somebody I look up to personally" and a "symbol of what it means to be a true figurehead and stateswoman and just giving inspiration to the rest of the world".
Jordan and the UK have close ties, with the two royal houses enjoying a warm relationship, and the Prince of Wales has been friends with successive generations of Jordanian rulers.
After Jordan, the British royals will visit Egypt, where they are scheduled to meet President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.
Queen Rania, wearing a dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield, on her wedding day to King Abdullah II at the Royal Palace in Amman, Jordan on June 10, 1993. AFP
Queen Rania, with Senator Jesse Helms in Washington DC on June 7, 2000, wears a simple black suit with a blue blouse, a style format she stuck to in the early 2000s. Getty Images
Queen Rania of Jordan, pictured in Amman in November 2000, sports a beige two-piece with a contrasting teal shirt. Getty Images
Queen Rania, pictured with a newborn Princess Salma as well as Princess Iman and Crown Prince Hussein, wears a maroon turtleneck in November 2000. Getty Images
Queen Rania, pictured in Amman on December 17, 2000, has long highlighted traditional Jordanian craftsmanship through her wardrobe choices. Getty Images
The royal experimented with a fringe and layered haircut in April, 2001. Getty Images
Queen Rania, here photographed on June 6, 2001, was an early proponent of the power suit. Getty Images
Queen Rania, pictured in Rome on October 12, 2001, also dabbled with lighter locks in the past. Getty Images
For a visit to London in November 2001, Queen Rania, pictured with Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, chose elegant navy separates, for a finish that still looks contemporary. Getty Images
While in London in November 2001, the royal, pictured with Cherie Blair, began to show her appreciation for architectural cuts. Getty Images
Queen Rania, photographed with artist Hind Nasser on November 29, 2001, made a lesser-seen dabble with pastel tones in this co-ordinating lavender suit. Getty Images
Queen Rania, pictured arriving at King Abdullah's birthday party on January 29, 2002, wears a dramatic full-length coat over a classic shirt-and-trousers combo. Getty Images
The royal, pictured on June 10, 2002 in Amman, didn't escape the sunglasses trends and the pinstriped blazers of the early 2000s. Getty Images
Queen Rania, pictured with Baroness Symons and Maria Shammas on June 17, 2002, has long favourite monochrome ensembles with clean lines, as per this asymmetric coat and trousers look. Getty Images
The royal wears peachy chiffon embellished with sequins for a gala dinner in France on September 30, 2002. Getty Images
Queen Rania wears a bolero jacket over a velvet evening gown at Bellevue Palace in October 22, 2002 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
Queen Rania first started embracing the pussybow blouse, a style she still favours to this day, in October 2002 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
The royal looked to a Rennaissance-worthy velvet gown on December 2, 2002 in Versailles, France. Getty Images
The royal, pictured with Queen Sofia of Spain on September 30, 2003, wears knee-high boots with a chic sleeveless dress. Getty Images
Queen Rania champions the skirt suit on March 8, 2004 in Beirut. Getty Images
Queen Rania looks red carpet ready in cream satin for a gala dinner at El Pardo Royal Palace on May 21, 2004 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
For the wedding of Spanish Crown Prince Felipe de Bourbon and former journalist Letizia Ortiz on May 22, 2004, Queen Rania donned a simple white shirt, dressed up by a lilac and lace maxi. Getty Images
Queen Rania, while visiting British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie, dressed for the UK's wintry climes in a knitted tunic layered over trousers on November 6, 2006. Getty Images
Queen Rania dresses up an emerald gown with a sleek black stole at the Foreign Press Association Awards on November 23, 2004 in London. Getty Images
Queen Rania, then pregnant with Prince Hashem, wears a textured coat on November 29, 2004 in Amman. Getty Images
Queen Rania, pictured with Renee Zellweger, wears a long navy dress on June 11, 2006 for an event on the Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea. Getty Images
The royal, pictured in Cape Town on April 3, 2006, dressed up a simple shirt with layered necklaces. Getty Images
Queen Rania wrapped. atrench coat over a printed tea dress at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, UK, on August 11, 2006. Getty Images
Queen Rania experimented with velvet for daywear in this blazer on October 30, 2006 in The Hague, Netherlands. Getty Images
This royal blue gown was offset by a woven belt on October 31, 2006 in Scheveningen, Netherlands. Getty Images
Queen Rania donned a classic LBD for a Unesco Goodwill Ambassadors meeting on April 3, 2007 in Paris, France. Getty Images
Queen Rania demonstrates why she reigns at tailored separates on October 31, 2007, in Amman. Getty Images
Queen Rania is the picture of elegance in pale dove grey Elie Saab at the Bambi Awards on November 29, 2007 in Germany. Getty Images
Queen Rania, pictured with Queen Sofia of Spain on October 18, 2008, dips a toe into the then-emerging lace trend. Getty Images
Queen Rania keeps it elegant in a tonal autumnal look on October 18, 2008 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images
Queen Rania, pictured with King Constantin of Greece, wore an artfully draped purple gown to the wedding banquet for Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden on June 19, 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden. Getty Images
Queen Rania turns to a scalloped coral silk dress on October 30, 2008 in Paris, France. Getty Images
Queen Rania amps up the drama with an oversized applique bloom at Windsor Castle on May 18, 2012 in London. Getty Images
The royal steps out in a blue dress with flattering white panels while with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on March 12, 2013, in Amman. Getty Images
Queen Rania embraces a fringe of feathers with this long-sleeved top and draped skirt at the Women in the World summit on October 8, 2015 in London, England. Getty Images
Queen Rania, pictured with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and German politician Christian Lindner on September 17, 2015 , wears a belted skirt with a subtly embellished blouse. Getty Images
The royal, pictured with Queen Letizia of Spain, wrapped up in a fashion-forward tweed jacket to arrive in Madrid on November 19, 2015. Getty Images
Queen Rania, photographed with Queen Letizia of Spain on November 20, 2015, has long championed the midi skirt, but this pleated black and white number might be her best one yet. Getty Images
Queen Rania debuted a cutaway coat layered over a hot-pink pencil dress on January 8, 2016 in London. Getty Images
Queen Rania looks regal in a flowing teal gown, and complementing golden headband, at the Royal Hashemite Court on June 2, 2016. Getty Images
Queen Rania, with Crown Prince Hussein, embraces Hama Fashion's traditional prints in a modern silhouette for Jordan's 70th Independence Day on May 25, 2016. Getty Images
Queen Rania made a rare appearance in eclectic Valentino prints at the Ein Herz Fuer Kinder Gala on December 3, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images
Queen Rania wrapped up in a statement red Givenchy coat and matching heels at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on August 11, 2017 in Camberley, England. Getty Images
The royal kept it simple yet super contemporary in a white Givenchy shirt dress at Fashion for Relief on May 21, 2017 in Cannes, France. Getty Images
Queen Rania wears an embellished pencil skirt with a light knit on November 30, 2017 in Oxfordshire, England. Getty Images
Queen Rania wore a dusky blue, high-necked dress for Princess Salma's graduation ceremony on May 22, 2018. Getty Images
Queen Rania turned to a fuchsia midi and heels by Amina Muaddi for a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II and King Abdullah II on January 1, 2019. Getty Images
The royal wears relaxed trousers and a loose scarlet Antonio Berardi jacket to tour the Jabal Al-Luweibdeh neighbourhood on April 17, 2019, in Amman. Getty Images
Queen Rania wore relaxed, safari-inspired Michael Kors suiting for a visit to Al-Maghtas in Jordan, where Jesus is believed by Christians to have been baptised, in March 2020. AFP
Queen Rania, pictured with Queen Sonia and King Harald V of Norway in Amman, on March 2, 2020, chose a clean yet ultra modern Izeta coat for the royals' visit to Jordan. EPA.
Queen Rania, in Michael Kors, visits the baptism site of Al-Maghtas, the baptism site of Jesus Christ, on March 3, 2020. AFP
Queen Rania, wearing pink Calvin Klein, during a visit to one of the projects of the Productive Youth Initiative in Amman, Jordan on March 30, 2021. AFP
Queen Rania, in a red dress by Lebanese label Bazaza, at the White House in Washington, US, on July 19, 2021. Photo: Balkis Press
Queen Rania, in a pale green blouse and wool trousers by Chloe, meets Pfizer chief executives in Washington DC with King Abdullah II, on Tuesday, July 20. Photo: Balkis Press
Queen Rania, in white Roksanda, arrives to meet Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol in Washington on July 22, 2021. Photo: Balkis Press
Queen Rania, in a white V-neck Dior midi coat, with a gold Dior belt and Louis Vuitton handbag, visits the Queen Rania Family and Child Centre with Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in Amman, Jordan on November 16, 2021. Reuters
Queen Rania wears a cream and gold abaya for a private dinner at the Al Husseiniya Palace, in Amman, Jordan on November 16, 2021. Reuters
Queen Rania, in a red wool-crepe midi skirt by Emilia Wickstead paired with a white shirt, at the ceremony for the Zayed Award For Human Fraternity on February 26, 2022, at The Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Queen Rania, in a pleated black chiffon dress with a red waist belt, receives the Path to Peace Award in New York along with her husband, on May 9, 2022. AFP