Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania arrive at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania arrive at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania arrive at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania arrive at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court

Queen Rania wears coat she had worn previously with Queen Elizabeth to funeral


Farah Andrews
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Queen Rania of Jordan has paid tribute to the life of Queen Elizabeth II by wearing a coat she had previously worn to meet the late monarch.

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She first wore the black coat, with a ruffled fabric lapel detail, during a visit to Windsor Castle in November 2001 with King Abdullah II.

For the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, she wore the coat with a simple black hat, Manolo Blahnik clutch and Jennifer Chamandi pumps.

Queen Elizabeth II with King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan at Windsor Castle on November 6, 2001. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II with King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan at Windsor Castle on November 6, 2001. Getty Images

"Bidding farewell to a Queen whose legacy will never fade or be forgotten. With His Majesty at Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in the UK," Queen Rania wrote on Instagram after the funeral.

Queen Rania paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth during an interview with the UK's ITV News on Sunday.

“Despite being the most important person in the room, she always made you feel like the most important person in the room,” she said. “She just had a very gentle and subtle way about her. Her elegance wasn’t just in her appearance but in the way she lived her life.

“I just have the most wonderful memories of her,” she continued. “Throughout the years, every time I met her, I felt she was warmer and warmer. She didn’t always presume that you wanted her advice but she was very generous when you asked for it. I really looked up to her. To me, she is the queen of the world.”

For the interview, Queen Rania wore a Rasario blazer with trousers and, again, Jennifer Chamandi pumps.

For the funeral, Catherine, Princess of Wales, chose to wear a pair of earrings made from Bahraini pearls.

The princess wore the queen's Bahraini pearl drop earrings, which are part of the royal collection. They are the same earrings the princess wore to Prince Philip's funeral last year.

The earrings were made from a selection of seven pearls given to Queen Elizabeth for her wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 by Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain.

Each earring features one brilliant-cut round diamond, four small round diamonds and three baguette-cut diamonds, with the Bahraini pearl dangling below.

Scroll through the gallery below for the latest images from the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

  • King Charles III in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. PA
    King Charles III in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the committal service. PA
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the committal service. PA
  • The hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images
    The hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images
  • Flowers are seen on the hearse as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
    Flowers are seen on the hearse as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
  • King Charles and Prince William join the procession in the Quadrangle inside Windsor Castle. AFP
    King Charles and Prince William join the procession in the Quadrangle inside Windsor Castle. AFP
  • The procession, led by the dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry, followed by massed Pipes and Drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Royal Air Force and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
    The procession, led by the dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry, followed by massed Pipes and Drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Royal Air Force and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
  • The hearse travels along the Long Walk as it makes its way to Windsor Castle. Reuters
    The hearse travels along the Long Walk as it makes its way to Windsor Castle. Reuters
  • The ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA
    The ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA
  • The hearse travels to Windsor. Reuters
    The hearse travels to Windsor. Reuters
  • The royal corgis await the cortege at Windsor Castle. Reuters
    The royal corgis await the cortege at Windsor Castle. Reuters
  • A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past flowers at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. AP
    A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past flowers at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. AP
  • A mourner throws a flower towards Queen Elizabeth's hearse as it is driven to Windsor from London. Reuters
    A mourner throws a flower towards Queen Elizabeth's hearse as it is driven to Windsor from London. Reuters
  • Members of the royal family pay their respects as the hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
    Members of the royal family pay their respects as the hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
  • The state gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Wellington Arch during the ceremonial procession following her state funeral. PA
    The state gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Wellington Arch during the ceremonial procession following her state funeral. PA
  • The funeral procession marches down The Mall following the service at Westminster Abbey. AP
    The funeral procession marches down The Mall following the service at Westminster Abbey. AP
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried from her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. PA
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried from her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. PA
  • King Charles walks with Princess Anne, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service. AP
    King Charles walks with Princess Anne, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service. AP
  • Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand outside Westminster Abbey after the funeral. PA
    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand outside Westminster Abbey after the funeral. PA
  • Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects. AFP
    Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects. AFP
  • Mourners pause for two minutes' silence during the funeral service in London. Reuters
    Mourners pause for two minutes' silence during the funeral service in London. Reuters
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, arrives in Westminster Abbey. AP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, arrives in Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey. AP
    Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Members of the public watch the funeral from Horse Guards Road in London. PA
    Members of the public watch the funeral from Horse Guards Road in London. PA
  • Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the funeral. PA
    Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the funeral. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for the state funeral in London. PA
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for the state funeral in London. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty
  • King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
    King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
  • Prince William and Prince Harry make their way to Westminster Abbey. PA
    Prince William and Prince Harry make their way to Westminster Abbey. PA
  • The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through central London. PA
    The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through central London. PA
  • Members of the public on the Mall become emotional during the funeral. PA
    Members of the public on the Mall become emotional during the funeral. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage for her state funeral service in central London. AP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage for her state funeral service in central London. AP
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth leaves Westminster Hall. AP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth leaves Westminster Hall. AP
  • The Yeoman of the Guard arrive in Westminster Abbey. AP
    The Yeoman of the Guard arrive in Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Guests take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
    Guests take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
  • The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
    The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
  • US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. PA
    US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. PA
  • French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte walk into Westminster Abbey. PA
    French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte walk into Westminster Abbey. PA
  • Metropolitan Police Officers walk in formation down The Mall in preparation for the state funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
    Metropolitan Police Officers walk in formation down The Mall in preparation for the state funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
  • A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP
    A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP
  • People line the funeral procession route. Getty
    People line the funeral procession route. Getty
  • Mourners take a moment to rest on The Mall in London. Reuters
    Mourners take a moment to rest on The Mall in London. Reuters
  • At 6.28am on the day of her funeral, the final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Westminster, London. PA
    At 6.28am on the day of her funeral, the final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Westminster, London. PA
  • London's Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    London's Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • Black Rod, the House of Lords' senior figure, walks through Westminster Hall at 6.30am after paying her respects on the final day of the lying in state at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in London. PA
    Black Rod, the House of Lords' senior figure, walks through Westminster Hall at 6.30am after paying her respects on the final day of the lying in state at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in London. PA
  • Police on patrol in Whitehall before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. EPA
    Police on patrol in Whitehall before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. EPA
  • People in London camp during the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    People in London camp during the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London. Getty Images
    Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London. Getty Images
  • US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London. PA
    US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London. PA
  • Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska (R) views the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London. Getty Images
    The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska (R) views the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London. Getty Images
  • Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
    Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
  • Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and his wife May sign a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
    Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and his wife May sign a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
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