Birthday celebrations for Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah - 2006 and 2007

[Saba]

Originally Posted by planetcher

What's Princess Sarah's nationality?

Dayangku Sarah is born to a Brunei father and Swiss mother.
here is the link:
http://www.bruneiresources.com/crownprince.html
her profile and that of her parents can be found here:
http://www.bruneiresources.com/papsarah.html

[Saba]

Originally Posted by michelleq

Also, is it me or does the second wife not look too happy?

This is all new for the second wife and she has only recently given birth, quite a lot going on for her in recent months

Here are some links of pictures where the second wife has a bit of a different expression, aka looks happy:
http://www.infofoto.org.bn/main.php?g2_itemId=14329
http://www.infofoto.org.bn/main.php?g2_itemId=13153
http://www.infofoto.org.bn/main.php?g2_itemId=13180

There is a complete gallery of the celebrations and events where you can view all the photos at the infofoto link.

[spoiltbrat99]

Originally Posted by Saba

This is all new for the second wife and she has only recently given birth, quite a lot going on for her in recent months

Here are some links of pictures where the second wife has a bit of a different expression, aka looks happy:
http://www.infofoto.org.bn/main.php?g2_itemId=14329
http://www.infofoto.org.bn/main.php?g2_itemId=13153
http://www.infofoto.org.bn/main.php?g2_itemId=13180

There is a complete gallery of the celebrations and events where you can view all the photos at the infofoto link.

And maybe also she is feeling more than a bit nervous. Everything is new for her. Sitting on the throne, wearing a crown, attending a grand and official function. We should remember that she is just a common woman from Malaysia and not even born royal. So all this must be overwhelming to her.

[Emily]

Does anyone know the role of the old wife vis a vis the new wife/wives? And what is the Sultan's relationship to each of the wives? Do they all get along?

[michelleq]

Originally Posted by spoiltbrat99

And maybe also she is feeling more than a bit nervous. Everything is new for her. Sitting on the throne, wearing a crown, attending a grand and official function. We should remember that she is just a common woman from Malaysia and not even born royal. So all this must be overwhelming to her.

That is a valid point that I did not take into consideration. (Duh) She very well could be nervous and/or overwhelmed.

This is the beauty of this board and others like it; different views of the same subject matter. I learn so much!

Thanks!

[tata1111]

happy brithday to the sultan i hope he will have a very nice time, where

[florecita]

The King second wife look a little bit ausent,like out of the place...:o

[linda85]

Humera,
Thank you for answering my question. With the Brunei titles, it can get a little confusing and I always like to get to know new things about different royal families.
Thanks again,
Linda 85

[Humera]

Princess Basma looked really wonderful at the banquet. (see pictures posted by venus_samotracia on the last two pages)
I've noticed that Azrinaz seems to prefer pastels and paler shades. I love the outfits she wore, they're dazzling yet tasteful, same goes for her jewels and expecially her tiara.
Ofcourse its very likely that she's required to dress according to her rank and precedence, no one can be expected to outshine the wonderful Queen Saleha in brilliance. Still Azrinaz shows good taste.
I do agree with some posters that she looks a bit out of place in some of the pictures. It is quite natural I think, given the fact that she's not used to these types of gatherings. Its probably her first time meeting guests that the Sultan and Queen Saleha have known for years.

Some more pictures from last night's banquet (Infofoto)

[Humera]

Originally Posted by linda85

Humera,
Thank you for answering my question. With the Brunei titles, it can get a little confusing and I always like to get to know new things about different royal families.
Thanks again,
Linda 85

No problem Linda. It was very confusing for me at first as well but you eventually get used to it as you learn more about lesser known royal families, thats the beauty of this forum.

More pictures from the banquet (infofoto)

[Humera]

Pictures from the breakfast this morning (Infofoto)



Breakfast with His Majesty
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to have breakfast with four Asean leaders - Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Thailand's Premier Thaksin Shinawatra and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen - at the Li Gong Restaurant, Empire Hotel and Country Club. Borneo Bulletin

[micas]

I have to confess that i don't now a lot of this famely but i have to say that the king look a very ansemen men, i just stnnig with the jewels!

[BOLK]

Did anyone notice that one of HM's brother : Pengiran Sufri and his wife Datin Faezah is nowhere to be seen in this occassion? Why ???

[planetcher]

What's the name of the Sultan's son who was on "Being Bobby Brown"?

[Chad]

azrinaz look very slim after giving birth....

[tlklhm]

Like the way Azrinaz cover her head...goes well with the tiara...very modern and look like a bridal veil. But she looks very mature with the hairstyle.

Why didn't the rest of the royal ladies wear tiara..will love to see Princess Sarah with her tiara.

[puresnow]

Happy Birthday!!!!!!

[fanletizia]

Images from abaca

[intandelima]

Originally Posted by planetcher

What's the name of the Sultan's son who was on "Being Bobby Brown"?

His name is HRH Prine Abdul Azim

[HRHAmy]

Originally Posted by planetcher

Maybe it was awkward for her to be in the same room with and walking next to the other wife.

I agree. I didn't even know the Sultan had a second wife, is she new? I haven't seen her before in public engagements such as these. I know having a second wife is accepted there but it seems like Queen Saleha didn't look too happy in those pictures, but I don't know what she is thinking so I can't speculate any further on it.

Is there any information or thread started on his second wife?