Wedding of Queen Rania and King Abdullah of Jordan - in pictures


  • On June 10, 1993, then Crown Prince of Jordan, Abdullah, married Rania Al-Yassin in Amman. AFP
    On June 10, 1993, then Crown Prince of Jordan, Abdullah, married Rania Al-Yassin in Amman. AFP
  • The bride wore a gown by British designer Bruce Oldfield, who took inspiration from traditional Syrian robes at the Victoria & Albert museum in London. AFP
    The bride wore a gown by British designer Bruce Oldfield, who took inspiration from traditional Syrian robes at the Victoria & Albert museum in London. AFP
  • King Hussein, right, and his wife Queen Noor, second from right, attend the marriage of his eldest son Abdullah and Rania Al-Yassin, centre. On the far left is Abdullah's mother, Hussein's ex-wife Princess Muna Al-Hussein, born Antoinette Gardiner. Photo: FMS
    King Hussein, right, and his wife Queen Noor, second from right, attend the marriage of his eldest son Abdullah and Rania Al-Yassin, centre. On the far left is Abdullah's mother, Hussein's ex-wife Princess Muna Al-Hussein, born Antoinette Gardiner. Photo: FMS
  • The newly-weds arrive at a party held in their honour in Amman. AFP
    The newly-weds arrive at a party held in their honour in Amman. AFP
  • From left, Rania-Al Yassin, Crown Prince Abdullah, Queen Noor and King Hussein of Jordan at the wedding. AFP
    From left, Rania-Al Yassin, Crown Prince Abdullah, Queen Noor and King Hussein of Jordan at the wedding. AFP
  • For the wedding celebrations, the bride changed into a second gown, with an embroidered bodice. Getty Images
    For the wedding celebrations, the bride changed into a second gown, with an embroidered bodice. Getty Images
  • The newly married crown prince and Rania at their wedding celebration. Getty Images
    The newly married crown prince and Rania at their wedding celebration. Getty Images
  • Prince Abdullah and his bride cut their elaborate cake. Getty Images
    Prince Abdullah and his bride cut their elaborate cake. Getty Images
  • Rania's dress was hand embroidered in gold thread, around the collar, down the front of the jacket and around the hem of the sleeves and gown. AFP
    Rania's dress was hand embroidered in gold thread, around the collar, down the front of the jacket and around the hem of the sleeves and gown. AFP