Queen Rania of Jordan, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?

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Queen Rania of Jordan among finalists for TIME’s 2026 Person of the Year?

According to a well-informed source, Queen Rania of Jordan is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the monarch's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 14/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Queen Rania of Jordan for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 55-year-old monarch, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Queen Rania of Jordan so important is the potential and influence she now has, rather than anything she has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the monarch have already been named ‘Jordanian Of The Year’ by some major Jordanian newspapers and even ‘Kuwait City Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Kuwait City (Queen Rania of Jordan's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the monarch was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Queen Rania of Jordan Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 13 Dec 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveRania”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 13 Dec 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Queen Rania of Jordan?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 13 Dec 2025

Could 2026 officially be the Year of Queen Rania of Jordan?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?

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