Stunning Queen Rania of Jordan unveils touching family portrait in New Year greeting (but Princess Iman is nowhere to be seen)

  • Queen Rania shared a loving family photo of her family on Instagram 
  • The Jordanian royals wore colour-coordinated outfits for the New Years photo  
  • But traditions were broken as Princess Iman was not present for the shot
  • Rather than the whole family, 2018's card had Prince Hussein in military uniform

By Hana Carter For Mailonline

Published: 20:02 GMT, 3 January 2018 | Updated: 21:33 GMT, 3 January 2018

The Jordanian royals shared a stunning family portrait on Instagram to wish their subjects a Happy New Year, but someone was noticeably absent.

Princess Iman, 21, was not present for the family snap, which included both of her parents and all of her siblings.

However, while some followers expressed concern Queen Rania was quick to explain that her eldest daughter was studying at college.

In the caption beside the photo posted by the 47-year-old royal read: 'As we begin 2018, best wishes from my family (in addition to Iman who is away at college) to yours!' 

Pictured left to right: Prince Hashem, 12, Queen Rania, 47, Princess Salma, 17, King Abdullah, 55, and Crown Prince Hussein, 23.

Pictured left to right: Prince Hashem, 12, Queen Rania, 47, Princess Salma, 17, King Abdullah, 55, and Crown Prince Hussein, 23.

Over the years, Princess Iman has been commended for balancing her education in Washington and her attending royal engagements with her family. 

It is the first time she has been absent from the annual New Year photo, something that has been a running tradition in their family since she was young. 

While missing one family member, this year's official New Years Card proudly features two Royals as Military Academy of Sandhurst graduates: the current King Abdullah II and his son Crown Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II.

The prince graduated last year so has began 2018 as a Commissioned Officer.

Also featuring is the youngest member of the family Prince Hasheem, 12 as well as his older sister Princess Salma, 17.

The colour-coordinated family sat on a staircase smiling at the camera for their 2018 snap, with their arms casually slung around one another. 

The family's card from 2016 had the whole family sat down together before Iman began her studies in Washington

The family's card from 2016 had the whole family sat down together before Iman began her studies in Washington

Queen Rania wore her honey-toned tresses in loose curls that she pulled over to one side. 

She opted for a baby blue turtle-neck top and delicate floral skirt, both of which she teamed with a pair of dark blue heels. 

Her husband and sons donned smart blue shirts and dark blue suit trousers, their shoes the only element of the ensemble not matching. 

The youngest prince, Hashem, who is still at school even wore a pair of black leather trainers. 

Meanwhile Salma was the only member to step away from the colour-way instead opting for a navy crew top.  

 

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