Queen Rania gives red hot gown a flirty twist with shorter hemline

Queen Rania is nothing shy of a fashion maven, but on 1 November, she proved her stylish strength knows no bounds as she stepped out in Egypt. The wife of King Abdullah of Jordan, 55, was seen at the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, an archeological museum in Giza, alongside her 25-year-old daughter Princess Salma, as well as royals from around Europe, including Queen Mary of Denmark and Prince Albert of Monaco. 

The royal, who is also a mother to 31-year-old Crown Prince Hussein, 29-year-old Princess Iman, and 20-year-old Prince Hashem, with the Jordanian monarch, made an epic alteration to a Dolce and Gabbana gown, giving it a modern edge. Rania donned the Italian luxury label’s ‘Organzine Midi Dress with Draping in Red’ but cut off the full-length skirt so it skimmed her shins for a more playful look.

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She did, however, keep the original gown’s long sleeves and round neckline, as well as the ruching down the back. The designer crimson dress was paired with a selection of high-end accessories. The queen opted for Bottega Veneta’s ‘Knot Intrecciato White Leather Clutch’, which retails for a staggering £3,100, as well as the ‘Hot Chick 100 White Patent Pumps’ by Christian Louboutin, which added £695 to her look.

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As for her hair, the Kuwaiti-born royal wore her brunette locks in loose waves with a centre parting and elevated her look with a radiant makeup look featuring a glossy lip in a warm, rosy hue and shimmery gold eyeshadow. Princess Salma matched her mother’s stylish energy in a black bodycon dress with capped sleeves and a high neck by Alaia with gold Jennifer Chamandi heels, and a clutch by Fendi.

“Grateful to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Mrs. Entissar El Sisi for welcoming me and Salma at yesterday’s opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum – A magnificent tribute to Egypt’s rich ancient history!,” the queen penned on social media afterward. Having reported on the stylish looks of the Jordanian royal family for over two years on HELLO!‘s Lifestyle desk, I know this isn’t the first time Queen Rania has rocked a ravishing red look. Keep scrolling to see my top picks…

Queen Rania in red

Red accents

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In December 2016, Rania attended the Ein Herz Fuer Kinder Gala 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The Ein Herz Fuer Kinder Gala is an annual German TV event raising funds for children in need. Her Valentino evening gown was black with accents of red beading for a more elevated look.

In the UK

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In August 2017, Queen Rania travelled to the UK and attended the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Camberley, England. The parade takes place in the Old College Square at Sandhurst’s Royal Military Academy at the end of each term and marks the passing out of Officer Cadets who have completed the commissioning course. She wore a scarlet coat dress over a white dress with coordinating ruby slippers – divine!

In Italy

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In September 2016, the royal was photographed alongside Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli as she made an appearance at the Celebrity Fight Night gala at Palazzo Vecchio as part of Celebrity Fight Night Italy, benefiting The Andrea Bocelli Foundation and The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Centre in Florence. The Andrea Bocelli Foundation supports people in situations of poverty, illiteracy, and distress due to illness and social exclusion, while Muhammad Ali Parkinson Centre is a resource centre for patients and family members dealing with Parkinson’s disease based in Arizona. For the occasion, Rania wore a slinky red cocktail dress with baby blue accessories.