Royal issues statement after missing major celebration due to health issue

has taken to to share the real reason behind her absence from this year's Independence Day celebrations in Jordan. In the deeply personal statement, which was shared with her 10.6 million followers, the royal explained that she was observing a brief rest period following treatment for back pain.

Alongside a warm message, Queen Rania shared a picture of herself alongside her daughter, Princess Iman, 28. The caption read: "May our homeland be blessed every year, the Independence Ceremony next to our master, who is dearest to my heart every year. Unfortunately, this time I watched it from Aqaba on TV because of committing to a rest period for a simple treatment for back pain after joining the Jordanian Disc Club and my beloved Iman, may Allah be pleased with her, not short-term. Happy Independence Day to our beloved Jordan! I look forward to celebrating this day alongside His Majesty each year, but I am tuning in from home after treatment for back pain - with my dear Iman graciously keeping me company."

Taking to their official account, @rhcjo, the family shared a picture of King Addullah II and his three children.

In a statement, the palace said: "His Majesty King Abdullah II, with Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein, Prince Hashem, and Princess Salma ahead of the 79th Independence Day ceremony at Al Husseiniya Palace #Jordan #IndependenceDay79."

News of the 54-year-old's back pain comes three months after her husband was admitted to hospital for surgery for a hernia. The Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan wrote in a statement: "His Majesty King Abdullah II underwent a successful surgery on Tuesday to treat an incisional hernia at the King Hussein Medical Centre.

"His Majesty was discharged from hospital after the simple procedure and will resume his daily schedule tomorrow, Wednesday. The Royal Hashemite Court wishes His Majesty continued good health and wellbeing."

The Jordanian Royal Family welcomed a new member earlier this year following the birth of Queen Rania and King Abdullah's second grandchild in February.

Princess Iman welcomed a daughter, named Princess Amina, with her husband Jameel Thermiotis on February 16.

Following Amina's birth, the Queen shared a sweet post about her daughter, which read: "Iman, you've already got a hold of my heart. Our family has never been happier."