"I have nothing against the veil. And I think that, wrongly, many in the West look at the veil as a symbol of oppression. Now, as long as a woman chooses to wear the veil, because that's her belief and because of her own - that's a personal relationship with God, so she should be free to dress in whichever way she wants."

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Source: Queen Rania to Fareed Zakaria: We need to build channels of communication. Interview with Fareed Zakaria, www.queenrania.jo. September 01, 2008.

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Queen Rania of Jordan

Queen consort, Philanthropist

Queen Rania of Jordan is a prominent advocate for education and women's rights, known for her impactful leadership and global humanitarian efforts.

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