Royalty of Brunei

[pdas1201]

November 15, 2004: Junjong Ziarah Hari Raya Aid-il-fitri pertama

I must say Princess Sarah is looking exceptionally pretty in red, it suits her very well...
By the way, what is that jewel on the scarf, Princess Sarah wears it alot.

[Humera]

The women of the royal family wear beautiful pins and brooches to keep their scarves in place. One is worn under the chin, and another at the bottom end of the hijab, under that, is usually a long necklace. I used to think they were all one big piece but if you look closely, it isnt.

[Zina]

Originally Posted by La la

Thanks Zina for answering our questions. If you don't mind, are you from Brunei?

I am from Brunei :)

[Humera]

Originally Posted by Zina

I am from Brunei :)

Zina I have a question, I know the names of three of the sultan's daughters from his first wife, Princesses Rashidah, Majeedah, and Hafizah. What's the name of the fourth daughter? I only saw her at the crown prince's wedding, does she not carry out official duties like her other sisters? I also didnt see her in the Eid pictures.

[Zina]

The other daughter is HRH Princess Mutawakillah Hayatul Bolkiah. She would normally be at the Palace during Hari Raya, with her sisters. She probably had her own reasons for not attending. Even Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Sarah did not attend the morning raya greeting session, yesterday. She did attend in the afternoon however.

[Rhaegar]

Originally Posted by Guess Who

Rhaegar,
Have you seen her wedding ring and the earings she wore on her wedding day?They were huge diamons, must of weighed each one over 40carats.

Yes they were, and the necklaces were truly works of art. Thanks to whoever it was for the close ups in the Royal Jewels forum!

And I agree, Princess Sarah looks wonderful in red...

So does anybody know if she's continuing with her education?

[Humera]

Originally Posted by Zina

The other daughter is HRH Princess Mutawakillah Hayatul Bolkiah. She would normally be at the Palace during Hari Raya, with her sisters. She probably had her own reasons for not attending. Even Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Sarah did not attend the morning raya greeting session, yesterday. She did attend in the afternoon however.

thanx Zina.
There's another thing I'd like to know. Is Princess Rashidah the only married daughter of the Sultan? Are any of them engaged? Is there any talk in Brunei of who they might end up getting married to?

[Zina]

Originally Posted by ~*~Humera~*~

thanx Zina.
There's another thing I'd like to know. Is Princess Rashidah the only married daughter of the Sultan? Are any of them engaged? Is there any talk in Brunei of who they might end up getting married to?

So far, Princess Rashidah is the only married daughter of the Sultan. But there are rumours that Princess Majeedah is to marry soon. No idea who with, or if there is any truth in the rumours. If she does marry, it is likely to be an arranged marriage with one of her distant cousins. Unlike the Sultan's sons, the Sultan's daughters must marry nobility or blue bloods.

[Humera]

Originally Posted by Zina

So far, Princess Rashidah is the only married daughter of the Sultan. But there are rumours that Princess Majeedah is to marry soon. No idea who with, or if there is any truth in the rumours. If she does marry, it is likely to be an arranged marriage with one of her distant cousins. Unlike the Sultan's sons, the Sultan's daughters must marry nobility or blue bloods.

oh really? I would've thought that its the sons who'd have to marry into the nobility since they're the ones first in line to the throne.
As for the sultan's kids from his second wife, would they have to marry with the consent of their father? eventhough their parents are divorced and they seem to spend most of their time in England? I've heard that the royal family doesn't even like the name of the former princess Mariam to be mentioned. If her kids marry in Brunei, as they're likely to, I wonder if she'd be allowed to attend the weddings.

[Minnie]

Read in another thread and some papers that Crown Prince Muhtadee has a long time girlfriend before he married Sarah. Why didn't he marry his ex?

[bluetortuga]

Originally Posted by Minnie

Read in another thread and some papers that Crown Prince Muhtadee has a long time girlfriend before he married Sarah. Why didn't he marry his ex?

According to Malaysian newpapers, the CP parents thought his ex-girlfriend was "too common". I've never seen pictures of this ex-girlfriend; she left Brunei "in a huff" after CP's engagement to Sarah Salleh was announced. CP wanted a bride of mixed heritage. P. Sarah is half-Swiss; and she is also a distant cousin, her father being a member of Brunei's aristocracy, and a descendent of a previous Sultan.

[pdas1201]

The Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah met with Prince Andrew of York

[bluetortuga]

Has anyone notice the CP Al-Mutahdee Billah wears the same shoes (black and brown) to almot every meeting. He must really like those shoes, or he bought many pairs of them so he would always have them at his disposal in working order.

[pdas1201]

OMG, Bluetortuga, I thought the very same thing. Actually went back and look at pics several times. He must like a PARTICULAR kind of shoe and probably got one for each day--after all, he is the son of Sultan of Brunei.

[kinneret5764]

There is so much talk about the Sultan's children, what of the children of his other siblings? P. Mohammed's sons P. Qawi and P. Abdul Fattah seem to be doing very well, and are carving niches for themselves in business. Do these sons have in role in Brunei's government?

[Humera]

Originally Posted by kinneret5764

There is so much talk about the Sultan's children, what of the children of his other siblings? P. Mohammed's sons P. Qawi and P. Abdul Fattah seem to be doing very well, and are carving niches for themselves in business. Do these sons have in role in Brunei's government?

Im sure they'll have some role to play. The Sultan's brothers and sister have prominent roles in the Bruneian government. I think most of Prince Muhammad's kids are young (There's a picture of them on page 9)
I dont know what Princess Masna's son Abdul Wadood does.

[Humera]

I've been waiting to post these Eid pics from a couple of weeks ago.
There's finally a picture or two of Prince Sufri's wife Faezah.

[kinneret5764]

Any news of P. Sarah since Hari Raya?

[Humera]

Some more Eid pics, from Nov 16