Jordan’s 79^th Independence Day celebrations took place yesterday at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman, with His Majesty King Abdullah II presiding over the ceremony. Also present were His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, members of the Royal Family, along with senior government officials and military officers.

As much as the crowd were eager to see Her Majesty Queen Rania grace the Independence Day celebrations in one of her iconic traditional thobes. For the first time in 25 years, Her Majesty was absent from the national festivities — a notable moment that did not go unnoticed.

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Her Majesty took to her official Instagram account to share a personal update, revealing that she is currently recovering from a herniated disc. Resting in Aqaba with her daughter, Her Royal Highness Princess Iman. The elegant mother-daughter duo were seen watching the Independence Day ceremony on television, dressed in relaxed, casual outfits. Her Majesty wrote: “Happy Independence Day to our beloved Jordan! I look forward to celebrating this day alongside His Majesty each year, but I am tuning in from home after treatment for back pain, with my dear Iman graciously keeping me company”

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Although the Queen was absent from the important ceremony, her children were in attendance, seated alongside her eldest, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Joining him were His Royal Highness Prince Hashem and Her Royal Highness Princess Salma. In the front row sat the King’s mother, Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein, along with his brother and sisters. 

Princess Salma bint Abdullah stuns at Jordan’s 79^th Independence Day celebration

All eyes were on Her Royal Highness Princess Salma bint Abdullah as she attended Jordan Independence Day ceremony — marking her first time participating in the national celebration without her mother, HM Queen Rania, who has been a presence at the event since 1999.

The princess dazzled in a purple caftan cinched with a belt. She styled her hair in loose waves that perfectly framed her face, complemented by natural makeup that enhanced her beauty.

In a photo shared by HRH Princess Alia bint Al Hussein on Instagram, she is seen alongside HM The King’s mother, HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein, her sisters HRH Princesses Aisha and Zein, and their aunt, HRH Princess Basma bint Talal.

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HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein wore a regal golden traditional dress adorned with traditional embroidery. Her daughter, Princess Aisha bint Al Hussein, opted for a contemporary look in a white RAEY maxi dress, cut from soft silk crepe with a flowing skirt and an abstract black print. Her twin sister, Princess Zein, kept it classic in a simple black dress, paired with black point-toe heels for an effortlessly refined look.

Meanwhile, HRH Princess Zeina Al Faisal, wife of HRH Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, shared a lovely photo with her husband and their two children just before heading to the ceremony in a traditional thobe.

Jordanian designer Nawal Friehat, whose work has also been worn by Queen Rania, posted a photo of HH Princess Rima Ali, wife of HRH Prince Ali bin Nayef, wearing one of her beautifully embroidered thobes for the occasion.