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Queen Rania of Jordan's style evolution

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There's no doubt that Queen Rania of Jordan is one of the most stylish royals in the world. Since marrying Jordan's King Abdullah in 1993, her look has evolved along with her royal role.
From student to royal, here is a look at Queen Rania's changing style.

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January 1987: Before the royal glitz and glam, Rania's style reflected that of a regular teen in her New English School yearbook.
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1991: Some serious 1990s style in this vintage shot taken at her graduation from the American University in Cairo.
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June 1993: With the help of designer Bruce Oldfield, Rania reigned on her wedding day. The gown featured short sleeves and regal gold embellishment.
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May 1999: Dressed to impress! Rania went for an understated dark navy suit as she and her husband met with Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.
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May 1999: Skirt suits were Rania's go to look. Here she wore a turquoise silk creation and matching jewels during a banquet at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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November 2000: The royal stayed conservative in a beige skirt suit during a meeting for young people in Amman.
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November 2000: Lavender lady! Rania chose a pop of color during the first day of the Arab Women Summit in Cairo.
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September 2001: Rania was styled in a black sweater and zip-front skirt as she spoke to children at the Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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April 2001: Rania showed off her bangs, and her royal style, while her husband King Abdullah spoke at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
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August 2001: Rania layered a denim coat over an orange dress during the 133rd Sovereign's Parade at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Surrey.
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November 2001: Rania wore a satin gown and finished her look with a tiara during the Jordanian State Visit Banquet At Windsor Castle.
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April 2003: Rania traded in her gowns for boot-cut jeans and a fun jacket while in Paris.
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May 2004: Queen Rania showed her increasingly fashion forward style with this look – a silk blouse and lace skirt – at Spanish Crown Prince Felipe and Queen Letizia's wedding in Madrid.
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May 2004: Rania exuded elegance in this white gown with a beaded shoulder accent during dinner at El Pardo Palace in Spain.
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May 2006: A touch of Hollywood glamour in an ice blue gown as she chatted with Jennifer Lopez during Time Magazine's 100 Most Infuential People in NYC.
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August 2006: Rania showed off her street style in a relaxed skirt and coat combo during the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst.
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November 2007: Rania was red carpet ready in a long gown during the Bambi Awards.
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October 2008: Queen Rania and her daughter Princess Iman showed off their mother-daughter style during the premiere of Quantum of Solace in Paris.
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May 2009: Fashionable squad! Rania and her family showed off their coordinated style as they welcomed Pope Benedict XVI in Amman.
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June 2009: With husband King Abdullah at a gala in Amman, with exquisite embroidered details on her sleeves and waistline.
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October 2009: An orange dress and oversized purse while leaving Palazzo Mezzanotte in Milan.
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February 2010: A glamorous black and white look as she glided across the stage during the 60th Sanremo Song Festival in Italy.
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June 2010: Pretty in purple! The stylish Queen wore a bright floor length gown for the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel in Sweden.
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October 2012: Rania had the right look for fall during a tour of the Ajloun Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature Reserve in Jordan.
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March 2013: Rania rocked the color block trend at an engagement with the Duchess of Cornwall in Amman.
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August 2013: Elegant in an LBD as she met with Pope Francis at the Pope's private library.
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September 2014: Rania matched from head to toe in burgundy after leaving a working dinner in Paris.
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August 2015: Rania and Princes Iman showed off their chic twinning style during the Medef Summer 2015 University Conference.
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September 2015: Another meet-up with Jennifer Lopez! Here, the two are looking equally gorgeous in blouses and A-line skirts during the UN Foundation's Gender Equality Discussion in NYC.
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November 2015: Rania worked her street style in a leather skirt while walking through Madrid.
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November 2015: The Queen wore an eye-catching skirt with a pop of red, during her visit to with Queen Letizia of Spain in Madrid.
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January 2016: Looking effortlessly chic in London.
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May 2016: Queens of style! With Queen Mathilde during a royal guided tour in Brussels.
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May 2016: The Queen stunned in a feathered Valentino gown during the 2016 Met Gala in NYC.
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June 2016: Rania was sheer perfection during the Great Arab Revolt Centennial.
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August 2016: The Queen stunned in a long black gown during the 2016 Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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