Queen Rania marks Princess Salma's 26th birthday with photo tribute
Queen Rania of Jordan has marked the 26th birthday of her younger daughter, Princess Salma of Jordan, with a photograph of the pair sitting together on Saturday 26 September 2026. Hello! Magazine The tribute was posted on the Queen's social media account to mark the day.
Her caption read in full: "Happy birthday to someone I could never quite sum up in a caption! Salma, I love your mind, your heart, and who you are." The message was brief. It named no engagements and announced no new role. She praised her daughter's mind and heart.
Salma was born on 26 September 2000. She is the younger daughter of King Abdullah of Jordan and Queen Rania. She turned 26 on Saturday. September brings two family birthdays. Salma shares the month with her elder sister.
In September 2023, Rania posted a joint photograph with her daughters, Princess Salma and Princess Iman of Jordan, to celebrate their September birthdays together. People That earlier post underlined the family habit of marking both days together. The 2026 message was for Salma alone.
Salma graduated with a BA degree in archaeology from the University of Southern California. Archaeology, the study of human history through excavation and artefacts, sits at some distance from her day job. She serves in the Jordanian military with the rank of first lieutenant, a junior officer rank. She wears uniform for official duties.
In 2020, she became the first female jet pilot in Jordan's military. The milestone was a first for the country's armed forces. In 2021, she inaugurated the Military Women's Training Centre on behalf of her father, the King. To inaugurate here means to formally open. She acted in his name.
The wider family includes His Royal Highness Prince Hashem of Jordan. Prince Hashem is the fourth baby born to King Abdullah and Queen Rania, as announced by the Royal Hashemite Court. Royal Hashemite Court The Court published that notice on 30 January 2005.
What makes this stand out for followers is the contrast. The photograph is warm and informal. The record behind it is practical: a degree completed, flight training passed, and a training centre opened for other servicewomen. It is a short post with a long backstory.
