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The Sultan of Brunei is the monarchical head of state of Brunei and head of government in his capacity as prime minister of Brunei. [1] Since independence from the British in 1984, only one sultan has reigned, though the royal institution dates back to the 14th century. [ 2 ]
Several national festivities have taken place at this palace, including notably when Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah was born there on 15 July 1946, [9] [10] Prince Mohamed Bolkiah on 29 August 1948, [11] and Princess Masna Bolkiah on 6 September 1948. [12] In 1947, the lower part of the building was used as a private office by then Sultan Omar Ali. [7]
Tengku Raihani married Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin on 30 April 1934, at Istana Mahkota Puri in Klang in accordance with Selangor and Brunei's royal traditions.The relationship between the Malay dynastic royal families of Selangor in Malaysia and Brunei was created as a result of this marriage.
The Malay sultans of Pontianak, Samarinda and Banjarmasin, treated the Sultan of Brunei as their leader. The true nature of Brunei's relationship with other Malay sultanates of coastal Borneo and the Sulu Archipelago is still a subject of study, as to whether it was a vassal state, an alliance, or just a ceremonial relationship. Other regional ...
The name "Istana Nurul Iman" is taken from Malay Istana and Arabic Nur-ul Imaan and means Palace of the Light of Faith. It was designed by Filipino Visayan architect Leandro V. Locsin, who utilized the architectural motif of golden domes and vaulted roofs to echo Brunei's Islamic and Malay influences.
So I hereby act as Acting Chief Administrative Officer of the State of Brunei to uphold the agreement that has been approved by His Majesty the Sultan in the Privy Council which convened on the 8 January 1968, declared that the date of the coronation of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz'zaddin Wad'daulah, Sultan of Brunei, will be held on the 1 ...
The Sultan awarded the Emperor 1st Class - Darjah Kerabat Laila Utama Yang Amat Dihormati - D.K. (Laila Utama) while the Emperor bestowed the Sultan Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum. The relations between both royal families continue in touch. The Sultan of Brunei attended the funeral of Emperor Hirohito in 1989. [3]
His title was then changed to Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan, and was still alive when the Spanish invaded Brunei in April 1578, and they referred to him as the Raja Tua. [17] Sultan Sulaiman died in 1513, [18] [contradictory] and his tombstone is located the Royal Mausoleum Jalan Subok. The inscription his tombstone mentions the name of the sultan ...