Royalty of Brunei: News & Photos 2: February-April 2005


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I agree with you Minnie, but P. Sarah could look more radiant if she wore more complimentary colours to suit her complexion. Red, like you pointed out - Sarah looks magnificent in red. This shade of pink here doesn't do anything for her. She looks quite plain in these pictures..the colours are loud and clashing.

A plain headscarf , without pattern, would go nicely with that dress. With a plain scarf, her jewellery would stand out. Whoever picked out her outfit must not want her to look good. :confused:
 
~*~Humera~*~ said:
you know i've noticed that the women of the royal family dont wear headscarves that match their outfits exactly. Most of the time it works and looks better than dressing in the same print from head to toe. But ofcourse there are exceptions.
Speaking of clothing, do you know if the royal family has a special designer that makes outfits for them? The cloth/prints used for their outfits, are they exclusively made for them or can anyone in Brunei buy them?

Generally, people in Brunei have their local fashioned clothes (known as baju kurung) made by a tailor, so no doubt the Royals have their own tailors. The material is readily available at shops to buy, but not completed outfits. The Royals probably buy their most of their material from overseas, such as Italian silk, etc.
 
~*~Humera~*~ said:
There are women in the royal family who dont cover at all. The Queen didnt use to cover a couple of years ago either. I think its pretty obvious that the hijab isnt an obligatory requirement for the women of the Brunei royal family, just like it isnt for Muslim women in general. Its actually a good thing that Princess Sarah doesnt feel pressured to dress a certain way and covers her hair while carrying out most official duties in Brunei and doesnt cover at less formal events.

You are right Humera, until a few years ago, the Queen did not always wear the headscarf (known as "tudong") here in Brunei. During the Sultan's Birthday function at the Palace, where H.M would give out titles to people, neither of his wives would wear the tudong, despite it being a formal occasion. Instead it was customary for them to show their hair and simply wear a tiara.

But in recent years, that has changed - the Queen now covers her head during that function. I think the religious authorities have tightened their grip on the royals, making it compulsory for the Queen to cover at all times. When Sarah is Queen, who knows, she may always be required to cover. However for minor royals, such as P. Sufri's wife, the rules don't apply, as they have no official role in the country's affairs.
 
Zina said:
You are right Humera, until a few years ago, the Queen did not always wear the headscarf (known as "tudong") here in Brunei. During the Sultan's Birthday function at the Palace, where H.M would give out titles to people, neither of his wives would wear the tudong, despite it being a formal occasion. Instead it was customary for them to show their hair and simply wear a tiara.

But in recent years, that has changed - the Queen now covers her head during that function. I think the religious authorities have tightened their grip on the royals, making it compulsory for the Queen to cover at all times. When Sarah is Queen, who knows, she may always be required to cover. However for minor royals, such as P. Sufri's wife, the rules don't apply, as they have no official role in the country's affairs.

I read somewhere on this board that the Queen might have started covering since she performed the Hajj. Is that true?
 
~*~Humera~*~ said:
I read somewhere on this board that the Queen might have started covering since she performed the Hajj. Is that true?

Yes, since the Royals performed the Haj, they began wearing the tudong. Also a new concept known as "Malay Islamic Monarchy" came into effect, and among its many rules...was making the tudong compulsory head wear for women in the government service. Everywhere you go now, women are wearing tudong, whereas before the Royals went on the Haj, most women did not cover.
 
Zina said:
Yes, since the Royals performed the Haj, they began wearing the tudong. Also a new concept known as "Malay Islamic Monarchy" came into effect, and among its many rules...was making the tudong compulsory head wear for women in the government service. Everywhere you go now, women are wearing tudong, whereas before the Royals went on the Haj, most women did not cover.

ah I see..
thanx for clarifying
 
February 26, 2005
Sultan receives Pakistani Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Committee, General Ehsan Ul Haq
 

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February 26, 2005
 

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The Crown Prince awards Tsunami volunteers with appreciation certificates

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muthadee Billah, the Crown Prince has expressed happiness at efforts to raise funds and other assistance in helping Tsunami victims. All these, His Royal Highness pointed out, demonstrate the noble characteristics of the Brunei people which should be upheld. His Royal Highness made the remark Monday at a doa selamat and appreciation ceremony for volunteers and donors of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation Initiative Humanitarian Relief Fund for Tsunami Victims in Aceh.
His Royal Highness was greeted upon arrival at the International Convention Centre in Berakas by the Minister of Education, Pehin Dato Haji Awang Abdul Aziz, who is also the chairman of the Yayasan Administrative Board and the Chairman of the foundation's Board of Directors, Pehin Dato Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin. Accompanying the Crown Prince at the function was His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik.


To bless the event, doa selamat was read by Pehin Dato Ustaz Awang Haji Abdul Hamid. Prior taking leave of the ceremony His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince consented to receive the junjung ziarah from the volunteers.
Radio Television Brunei
 

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News Article courtesy of Ananova.Com

Gareth Gates is to perform a free gig for the Sultan of Brunei.

He has reportedly become friendly with the royal family of Brunei while promoting over there.

A source close to the Pop Idol runner-up said the New Year's Eve gig is a favour for the Sultan and his family.

Gareth's Brunei gig marks a successful year for him overseas, despite the fact he has struggled in the UK, reports the paper.

In the past, the Sultan of Brunei has paid £1 million to hear performances from stars such as Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson.


---Gareth Gates was supposed to perform in Brunei on New Years Eve 2004 in a public concert too, but His Majesty cancelled all N.Y entertainment, in light of the Tsunami Disaster..So Gareth flew here, but never performed publicly and tickets were refunded. I wonder if the Royals' private gig was cancelled too?
 
Courtesy of ContactMusic.com - Prince Azim's Movie Debut

Movie producer PRINCE AZIM has secured R+B beauty ALICIA KEYS and OSCAR-winning actress FAYE DUNAWAY to star in his first film.

The Brunei royal became a Hollywood player at just 22-years-old after failing to win a place at Britain's prestigious Oxford University, but he is currently jetting around the globe to secure locations for his first big screen movie.

Azim says, "I'm co-producing a movie which is going to star Faye Dunaway and Alicia Keys.

"It's great fun, but it's keeping me pretty busy at the moment.

"I'm spending most of my time jumping around between Brunei, London and the United States."

20/02/2005 10:47



I didn't know that he failed to get into Oxford, is that true? I know for a fact that P. Azim is studying in London, and I thought it was at Oxford University..nevertheless - interesting article. Not many people in Brunei know about it.
 
Zina said:
Movie producer PRINCE AZIM has secured R+B beauty ALICIA KEYS and OSCAR-winning actress FAYE DUNAWAY to star in his first film.

The Brunei royal became a Hollywood player at just 22-years-old after failing to win a place at Britain's prestigious Oxford University, but he is currently jetting around the globe to secure locations for his first big screen movie.

Azim says, "I'm co-producing a movie which is going to star Faye Dunaway and Alicia Keys.

"It's great fun, but it's keeping me pretty busy at the moment.

"I'm spending most of my time jumping around between Brunei, London and the United States."

20/02/2005 10:47



I didn't know that he failed to get into Oxford, is that true? I know for a fact that P. Azim is studying in London, and I thought it was at Oxford University..nevertheless - interesting article. Not many people in Brunei know about it.

that is so interesting. I had no idea Prince Azim was interested in producing movies. It makes sense though, he's always hobnobbing with celebrities in London. I knew that he hadn't been accepted to Oxford. I read about it in the British press.
 
Clinton in Brunei
March 1, 2005
 

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March 7, 2005 The Crown Prince and Princess
 

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Tha pale yellow colour is exquisite. I think I'll have a baju made in that colour :)

The royal couple are to fly to Singapore today on a 5 day official visit.
 
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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE: Brunei Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah (R) greets by Singaporean Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean at the Singapore ministry of defence 09 March 2005. Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee is in Singapore on a five-day official visit at the invitation of Singapore defence minister Teo. AFP PHOTO/HO/MINDEF (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images
 

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Lots of pictures to get through...
March 8, 2005- The couple leave Brunei for Singapore
 

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Crown Prince and Princess arrive in Singapore
 

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March 9- CP Sarah visits the Asian Civilization Museum, looking very pretty by the way.
 

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CP Sarah tours the city
 

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Crown Princess again...having lunch
 

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Crown Princess visits the Malay Heritage Centre-Part 1
 

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Crown Princess visits the Malay Heritage Centre-Part 2
 

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So many wonderful photos, Humera! Thank you for taking the time to share them here. :)
 
You're welcome Blueice:)
The royal couple have certainly had a very full and active schedule during their visit to Singapore so far. Im sure we'll see lots more pictures.
Here's some more from their third day of the visit
 

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Looks like Princess Majeedah's "intended" accompanied the Crown Prince and Princess on their visit.
 

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Crown Princess Sarah visits a junior college
 

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CP Sarah visits the Singapore Art Museum
 

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The Crown Prince and Princess visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens
 

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