There’s no doubt thatQueen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan lives an incredibly lavish life.

She lives in a palace and wears beautiful jewels.

Presently, Queen Rania is a style icon.

Queen Rania smiling in a white top

She wears gorgeous pieces and is consistently praised for her fashion sensibilities.

But Rania hasn’t always had such a keen eye for fashion.

Still, most of Rania’s looks have been smashing, helping her achieve the appellation of fashionista.

Queen Rania and King Abdullah smiling together

Take a closer look at the best and worst looks of Queen Rania of Jordan throughout the years.

Rania wore a custom Bruce Oldfield gown for the occasion.

Rania accessorized with gloves and beautiful jewelry, making for a fashion moment that has yet to be forgotten.

Queen Rania standing behind microphones at an event

However, Rania’s fashionable evening didn’t end with her first gown.

While Rania’s speech was powerful and uplifting, her outfit didn’t quite hit the mark.

Queen Rania arrived in a beige power suit with a turquoise blouse underneath.

Queen Rania posing at an event

But it’s quite possible Rania didn’t mind.

Although she’s become a fashion icon, style is not Rania’s priority.

In September 2002, Rania attended a benefit for the Jordan River Foundation in Versailles, France.

Queen Rania and King Abdullah looking at each other

The queen has been lauded for her thoughtful fashion choices.

She once mistakenly mixed pinstripes and ruffles

Queen Rania never expected to become queen.

““There’s never been a sense of threat.

Queen Rania posing at the Met Gala

We’ve never worried about safety.

I always feel like I’m amongst friends or family here.”

Another aspect of her reign that was noticeably relaxed was Rania’s style.

Queen Rania, King Abdullah, and Prince Hamzah posing together

While she’s never dressed inappropriately, Rania hasn’t always dressed so impeccably, either.

The outfit was quite casual for the event, and it wasn’t particularly stylish, either.

Rania fit right in with the rest of the fashionistas at the event, certainly representing her country well.

Queen Rania posing at an event

The queen had also attended the event previously, in 2007.

Rania wasn’t the first royal to have attended the Met Gala, and she wasn’t the last.

Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece attended the event that same year, as she did in 1999 and 2001.

Brigitte Macron, Eammanuel Macron, King Abdullah, and Queen Rania posing for a photo

Queen Rania knows this to be true, and she’s come to feel confident dressing a certain way.

Like with most people, Rania had some misses in her style evolution.

While Rania looked beautiful, her clothes were a bit of a distraction.

Queen Rania, Lord Mayor, King Abdullah, and Lady Mayoress standing together

Rania also shared some of the inspiration she’s found in working with children across the world.

“The words I heard, over and over, were not words of despair.

“Tonight, let us say to children everywhere: we see you.

Queen Rania smiling at an event

In 2024, the families met again, and both Rania and Brigitte looked impossibly chic.

The duo proved that politics and fashion are as intertwined as ever.

Rania’s got 20 years worth of other examples of her love for a good suit.

Queen Rania and King Abdullah walking together

Not every suit that Rania has worn has been quite so elevated, though.

Queen Rania was dressed particularly well at the banquet, wearing a bronze top and a striking blue skirt.

The colors complemented each other well, making Rania stand out among the rest of the guests.

King Abdullah and Queen Rania

The outfit Rania wore was a particularly good showcase of her commitment to dressing modestly.

“I am also very mindful that I have a duty to represent my country well.

Many women in my country wear the hijab, and you’ll also find many women dressed like me.

The royal looked so posh that she could’ve fit right in with the Windsors.

Rania took advantage of the opportunity, soaking up every detail and sharing what she witnessed in later interviews.

“Beyond the ceremony itself, the entire weekend served as a lovely celebration of all things British.”