Princess Reema bint Bandar wears Honayda design to welcome President Trump to Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the US, wore a bespoke creation by Saudi designer Honayda Serafi during President Donald Trump's visit to Riyadh.
The ensemble consisted of a royal blue floor-length abaya with detailed gold embroidery. The symmetrical patterns extended across the bodice and sleeves, while smaller gold motifs were scattered throughout the lower part of the garment. The dignitary's look was completed with a matching blue headscarf.
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Honayda Serafi, founder of Honayda, shared a statement on Princess Reema's appearance on Instagram, saying: 'I am so pleased and deeply proud to see HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar, our remarkable Saudi Ambassador to the United States, standing as a symbol of strength, progress and leadership, as one of the first women to break barriers and champion women's empowerment.
'It is a special moment to see her shine as she welcomes President Trump on his historic visit to Riyadh, wearing a bespoke piece by Honayda for this significant occasion. I look forward to sharing more about the inspiration behind this design,' she added.
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Serafi is known for dressing prominent figures across the Middle East and the rest of the world. Celebrities who have worn her designs include Priyanka Chopra, Lupita Nyong'o and Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein of Jordan.
She is a favorite of Saudi-born Princess Rajwa and dressed the royal for her henna night festivities in in 2023 and for Jordanian King Abdullah II's silver jubilee celebrations in Amman in 2024.
The ensemble consisted of a royal blue floor-length abaya with detailed gold embroidery. (Instagram)
Meanwhile, Princess Reema's participation in Trump's visit highlighted the long-standing partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US. Writing in The Washington Times this week, she described the visit as 'a moment pivotal for global peace, security and prosperity.
'Today, as the world navigates new challenges and conflicts, that partnership is more critical than ever,' she said.
Princess Reema, who presented her credentials to Trump in 2019 when assuming her role as ambassador, said the two nations' alliance was 'not just history; it is a reimagined future.'
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