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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 ]
Chinese records from the "Ming-shih" mention the Sultan of Brunei in 1370 as Ma-ho-mo-sa, interpreted by local historians as referring to Muhammad Shah, the first Islamic Sultan of Brunei, though some suggest it might read as Mahmud Shah or "Maha Moksha," a Buddhist name, reflecting earlier cultural influences. [4]
Pengiran Anak Saleha (born 7 October 1946) is a member of the royal family as the wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. She is the daughter of Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam and Pengiran Anak Besar. After her husband was crowned as the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei, she succeeded her mother-in-law, Pengiran Anak Damit, as Raja Isteri (queen consort).
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 ...
At the age of 88, Pengiran Anak Besar passed away on 16 October 2016 at Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital (RIPAS) at 5:45 a.m. [6] Radio Television Brunei (RTB) broke the news of her passing. [5] After then, the remains were brought to her Taman Seri Alam home in Kampong Beribi Gadong before being interred at the Royal Mausoleum on the ...
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 ...
Following in the footsteps of her older siblings, she continued her studies at Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College after passing the primary certificate of education exam in 1990. She then advanced to Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College in Gadong after excelling in the Brunei junior certificate of education exam in 1993 and the ...
Omar Ali Saifuddien was crowned as the Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan in the Lapau on 31 May 1951. [6] [19] In conjunction of the coronation, he was conferred with the Honorary Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG) by Queen Elizabeth II. [6] [21] He performed the Hajj pilgrimage later in September of the ...