Queen Noor's Fashion and Style: October 2004 -

[Humera]

I came across Queen Noor's A & E biography this morning, I must've taped it five years ago. It mentions that Noor was criticized in the beginning for wearing expensive clothes and jewellery. She has improved greatly over time and has earned the Jordanian peoples' respect. I think Rania will have to go through a similar process.
I'll see if I can post some images from the Biography. It'll take some time.

 

[sol_anglada]

Jordan people and Queen Noor

Hello Humera,
Sme times ago I read that pelple in Jordan didn't like Queen Noor just because she spent a lot of money and also because she didn't speak properly Arabic. Many of her subjects consider her as an american, not as a Jordan woman. Do you know something about this?
Sol

 

[Humera]

well all i know is that she was criticized at the beginning of her marriage for spending too much money. She has, however, earned a lot of Jordanians' respect over the years, especially when her husband was sick and she refused to leave his side. I dont know about how she's viewed now. I imagine many sympathize with her, having to live the US all the time etc. Perhaps the Jordanians on this board could shed some light on this issue.

 

[maryshawn]

Thanks to Humera....

Dear Humera,

These are beautiful photos all. She was she says in her book quite unprepared to wear royal clothing.....as she entered her marriage with jeans, a few skirts and dresses and not much else. Queen Zein and one of King Hussein's assistants came to the rescue early on by referring her to the House of Dior and other couture salons so she had elegant clothing to get her through till she could cultivate her own style. She clearly has done that. I also have the video of Noor (Queen Noor: Between Two Realms" by A&E). I recommend it. Rania will develop same sense of self and style. I think it would be hard to do. One of Noor's other fashion challenges was her hair. During a visit to Paris, I believe, Queen Zein set her up with the famed Alexandre, the hairdresser who did Jacqueline Kennedy's hair as well as many royals. She said he piled it up and lacquered it so much she looked like "marge simpsom (from Simpson comic show) and spent the night feeling very self-conscious. Now she is lovely with her simpler hairdo's long or upswept.

May I say that photo of Noor and King Hussein (she is wearing red I believe) saying goodbye to the Clintons brings me to tears. He was fighting his cancer and yet showed such dignity and optimism--as did she. I miss Him.

Mary Shawn

 

[maryshawn]

Also, Queen Noor is highly respected by many Jordanians, as I am told by those I know who live there. They feel she conducted herself with extraordinary dignity and showed Jordan to its best advantage during condolences--which was very important. She raises her children so they speak the Muslim language fluently--in fact, their learning helped her learn when they read books together. She continues to devote herself to good causes benefiting Jordan's women and children. She also showed great class by taking a step back and letting King Abdullah and Queen Rania take center stage so they would establish themselves as monarchs and the country's leaders. On "Larry King Live," she has never uttered an unpleasant word about anyone in the country. I consider her a great example of dignity and class.

 

[sol_anglada]

And now?

And now, what is the opinions that Jordans have about her Queen Noor? Beucause I think she spents part of her time out of Jordan ...
Tell me about this, please.
Sol

 

[Humera]

before I post the documentary pics, here's some more pics of Noor in western clothing

1 & 2. Dec 7, 1999
3. March 1, 1998
4. March 24, 1995
5. March 31, 1997
6. Sep 16, 2000. Wedding of Caroline, daughter of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Montreal, Canada
7 & 8. March, 1984

 

[galuhcandrakirana]

Queen Noor looks elegant as usual..... she looks gorgeous in that Black dress... thanks for the photos I have never seen them before.

 

[maryshawn]

Head Scarf

1. Nov 14, 2002
2. Feb 1, 2002 Before the wedding of Maxima and Willem Alexander
3 & 4. Feb 2, 2002 At the wedding

Does Noor ever stop???? She just seems to be everywhere; wish I had her energy!!! And she looks so great.....Western, eastern, long or shorter hair, showstopping jewelry or just her evil eye bracelet.....

What is the real name of the head scarf she wears?

Thanks, Mary Shawn

 

[maryshawn]

Pink Dress--A Catherine Walker like Diana's?

The pink suit reminds me of one worn by Princess Diana. Catherine Walker--Diana's favorite or one of them--now designs outfits for Noor and many other royals. Her clothes are always lovely.

1. Nov 14, 2002
2. Feb 1, 2002 Before the wedding of Maxima and Willem Alexander
3 & 4. Feb 2, 2002 At the wedding

 

[salma]

1. RECEPTION ON THE EVE OF ELENA OF SPAIN'S WEDDING

2. in conference

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

WOw Queen Noor is beautiful,her "athwab" are amazing,so undiscribable.
I remember when i was about 14 ,I kept telling my mum I want to wear like Queen noor,she had this short pink jacket that she used to wear with a skirt,my mum got me one (the exact same one)...I was over the moon,I still have it but it looks soo "old".
I really love her style and Elegance!

 

[tipper]

1. RECEPTION ON THE EVE OF ELENA OF SPAIN'S WEDDING

2. in conference

she was so stunning beautiful, it's a pity she lost weight and she aged a bit-

 

[salma]

1. with King Hussein official visit of Denmark

2. in 1999

3. 25 May 1998, Jordan Independance Day

 

[salma]

1. july 21 2000

2. Jerash Festival

3. Portrait in palace of Amman

4. in Cambodia, 18 October 1999
pic from Getty

 

[salma]

1. Official portrait King Hussein and Queen Noor in 1980

2. Official portrait King, Queen Jordan in 1997.

 

[salma]

1. Kennedy Center Honors, 12 July 2003 (sorry the poic it´s too small but I can´t enlarge it): http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=SRH&logsrch=1

2. In Gala Dinner, May 2004, wedding Crown Prince of Spain. Corbis

 

[salma]

1. Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece wedding, London July 1, 1995



2, 3. Prince Hashim [ Hashem ] Of Jordan With Queen Noor At The Sovereign's Parade at The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, Surrey (Photo by Tim Graham). August 11, 2000.

 

[salma]

1. Summer 2001. Gala dinner
2. 25 July 2001, Jerash Festival. GEtty images

 

[Humera]

1. March 1997
2. December 1999
3. January 2000

 

[Humera]

1. July 11, 2000
2. September 2003

 

[Humera]

1. March 4, 2004 San Francisco
2. March 13, 2004 Toronto, Canada (Lifefest)
3. May 4, 2004 Khalil Gibran Award

 

[Humera]

1. July 21, 2004 Opening of Jerash Festival
2. September 2004

 

[salma]

Thank´s Humera for the pics. What event it´s September 2004, Have you more pics of the same event?
Thank´s

 

[salma]

1. Kennedy Center Honors, 12 July 2003 (sorry the poic it´s too small but I can´t enlarge it): http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=SRH&logsrch=1

2. In Gala Dinner, May 2004, wedding Crown Prince of Spain. Corbis

3. Gala "A Mosaic of the Middle East: Opening Minds to the World, Houston. 24 September 2004

 

[salma]

1. July 21, 2004 Opening of Jerash Festival
2. September 2004

3, 4. Humanity Dinner Delivered April 28 2004

 

[salma]

1. September 2003

2. Prince Talal Polo match, winter 2003

 

[Humera]

3, 4. Humanity Dinner Delivered April 28 2004

Oooh..I almost made the same mistake. That's not the same dress as the one Noor wore to Jerash. The colour is similar but if you look closely, the embroidery on the front is different.
oh and I only had one pic of the Sept 2004 event. I cant remember what the occasion was though.

 

[Humera]

1. November 1995 Versailles Gala

2. March 16, 1998 New York

 

[Humera]

1. April 1988 Washington

2. Spanish royals in Jordan, 1994