Queen Rania of Jordan: A Life of Leadership, Family, and Global Influence

King Hussein, shortly before his passing in 1999, named Abdullah as his successor, altering the expected line of succession. On February 7, 1999, Abdullah became King Abdullah II of Jordan. Just weeks later, on March 22, 1999, he proclaimed Rania as Queen Consort. At only 28 years old, she became one of the youngest queens in the world, embarking on a new chapter filled with both privilege and responsibility.