Queen Rania Wears Custom Kaftan by Lebanese Designer Saiid Kobeisy for Royal Wedding

Queen Rania of Jordan wore a custom sky blue kaftan with silver embroidery designed by Lebanese designer Saiid Kobeisy for the henna ceremony of Princess Rajwa and Prince Hussein's wedding in June 2023. The kaftan was part of Queen Rania's outfit for the pre-wedding celebration in Amman, Jordan, where she attended alongside her son Prince Hussein and his fiancée Rajwa Al-Saif.

Saiid Kobeisy, known for his feminine occasionwear and fairy-tale aesthetic, was contacted to create the bespoke look for the queen. He described it as a unique and cherished experience, requiring "precise execution and careful detail" to ensure the look was flawless for the high-profile event. "Kobeisy has designed dresses for royalty and celebrities, and is a trusted go-to for many women across the region, having spent more than two decades hand-crafting feminine occasionwear and gowns," according to sources familiar with his work.

The wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif, an architect from Saudi Arabia, was the biggest royal wedding of 2023. The couple met through a mutual friend from school, and both attended American universities before getting engaged at Rajwa's parents' home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with King Abdullah II and Queen Rania in attendance. After the wedding, Rajwa is now known as HRH Crown Princess of Jordan.

Queen Rania shared photos of the henna ceremony on Instagram, showing the royal family dressed in coordinating blue outfits. Princess Rajwa wore a classic white gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab for the wedding ceremony and a white ball gown by Dolce & Gabbana for the reception.

Why this matters: The custom kaftan designed by Saiid Kobeisy for Queen Rania at the royal wedding highlights the influence and prestige of Lebanese fashion designers in the Middle East. It also underscores the significance of the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa, now the Crown Princess of Jordan, as a major royal event in the region.

In April 2024, the Royal Hashemite Court announced that Crown Prince Hussein and Crown Princess Rajwa are expecting their first child this summer. The baby will be the first grandchild of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. If the baby is a boy, he will be second in line to the Jordanian throne behind Prince Hussein.

Key Takeaways

• Queen Rania wore a custom sky blue kaftan by Lebanese designer Saiid Kobeisy.
• The wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa was a major royal event in 2023.
• Princess Rajwa wore Elie Saab and Dolce & Gabbana for the wedding ceremony and reception.
• The custom kaftan highlights the influence of Lebanese fashion designers in the Middle East.
• Crown Prince Hussein and Crown Princess Rajwa are expecting their first child in 2024.