Queen Rania of Jordan puts on a glamorous display as she is awarded the Order of the Renaissance by her husband King Abdullah II in appreciation for her 'distinguished service' to the country

Queen Rania of Jordan put on a very glamorous display on Wednesday as she was awarded with the Order of Renaissance by her husband, King Abdullah II. 

The royal, 53, donned a stately gown as the King, 62, presented her with the sash in appreciation for her 'distinguished service, her leading role in the advancement of Jordanian society and her keenness to support Jordanians in all fields'. 

The couple, who have been married for 30 years, were celebrating the King's 25th anniversary of ascending the Hashemite throne in 1999 at the Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman.  

The Supreme Order, also known as the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda, is Jordan’s second most senior order of merit. 

It is often given to foreign royals of all ranks and Queen Rania has already received Jordan’s highest honour - the Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali. 

Queen Rania of Jordan put on a very glamorous display on Wednesday as she was awarded with the Order of Renaissance by her husband, King Abdullah II

The royal, 53, donned a stately gown as the King, 62, presented her with the sash in appreciation for her 'distinguished service' to the country

The Queen looked elegant with glowing make-up and her flawless style, while Abdullah was a very fitting partner in his smart suit.  

After receiving the award, the Queen took to her personal Instagram, where she has more than 10 million followers, to write: 'Your Majesty, I am honoured to receive this recognition, but there is no greater honour than being by your side.

'I have been blessed to spend my life with you, to be the mother of our children and your lifelong partner. You are a leader with a brave vision for his country, firm in your principles, and inspiring in your faith. 

'I am fortunate to have your trust and support, and will forever remain a faithful soldier in your ranks, Abu Al Hussein.'

The royal couple married in 1993 and share four children: Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Iman, Princess Salma and Prince Hashem.  

The Queen has often been recognised for promoting social welfare and empowerment and is dedicated to humanitarian causes in the country. 

She has also been heavily critical of the Israeli government since fighting broke out after Hamas killed approximately 1,400 people in a terrorist attack in early October 

In an open letter to his wife, the King said: 'Today, as you celebrate your Jordanian sisters and as the world celebrates women, I can think of no better occasion, nor higher honour, to recognise your efforts.

The royal couple have been married for 30 years - and King Abdullah II ascended the throne in 1999

After receiving the award, the Queen took to her personal Instagram, where she has more than 10 million followers

The award shows the strength of the royal couple's bond as they aim to modernise Jordan together

The Queen looked elegant with glowing make-up and her flawless style, while Abdullah was a very fitting partner in his smart suit

The event was part of the 25th anniversary of their accession to the Hashemite Throne in 1999

'Today, I bestow upon you the Order of the Bejewelled Grand Cordon of Al Nahda (Order of the Renaissance). May it serve as further inspiration for you to continue with all that you do for our country.'

He continued: 'Through thick and thin, God has blessed me with an unwavering companion, who has stood by my side in constant devotion to this nation, putting her larger Jordanian family before her own.' 

The award shows the strength of the royal couple's bond as they aim to modernise Jordan together.  

Queen Rania characterises herself as a 'mum and a wife with a really cool day job' and millions of social media followers to boot. 

She met the Jordanian Prince, Abdullah bin Al-Hussein, at a dinner party hosted by Prince Abdullah's sister in January 1993.

They were engaged two months later and just five months after they first met, they married.

Their lavish ceremony took place at the Zahran Palace in Amman, capital of Jordan. The day was declared a national holiday.

While Abdullah II was the late King Hussein's eldest son, his father changed the line of succession in favour of Abdullah's uncle when he was just three years old.

Queen Rania met the Jordanian Prince, Abdullah bin Al-Hussein, at a dinner party hosted by his sister in January 1993

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan and their family in a photo released on New Year's Eve in 2022

Queen Rania has become admired for her strong voice and charitable work

This meant that Rania had never expected to become Queen. 

However, on his deathbed in 1999, King Hussein unexpectedly named his son his successor as King of Jordan, and Rania his Queen Consort.

Rania was educated first at the New English School in Kuwait City and then at the American University in Cairo, where she graduated with a business degree in 1991. 

Since then, Queen Rania has been admired and renowned for her charitable work.

Having been named one of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes magazine in 2011, she has been known to champion projects across key issues, such as women's rights, child protection, the environment and youth empowerment.