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Princess Rajwa chooses Elie Saab for most anticipated wedding dress of the year

Princess Rajwa turned to a renowned wedding dress designer for her gown as she married Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan.

The bride chose famous wedding couturier, Elie Saab, for her dress.

The white gown featured a draped neckline and fitted sleeves, while the full-length skirt was also fitted. A long train was covered by a delicate veil held in place with a diamond tiara.

The bride carried a small posy of white flowers with greenery.

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Elie Saab is no stranger to royal wedding gowns – Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg also wore a design from the couturier for her 2012 wedding. Her sister-in-law, Princess Claire, also chose Elie Saab for her wedding dress.

Princess Rajwa married Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan on June 1st 2023.

About author

Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.