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

[Humera]

and finally.......

[Humera]

BHP Billiton Australian Film Festival 2005 opens at Empire Cinema


The Deputy Sultan, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Salleh Ab' Rahaman Friday night consented to attend the BHP Billiton Australian Film Festival 2005 at Jerudong.

Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed on arrival at the Empire Hotel and Country Club, by the Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Christian Bennett and wife, Ms Kate Buckley and BHP Billiton's General Manager for Australia Asia Exploration, Mr. Saxon Palmer.

Their Royal Highnesses consented to view an exhibition, which among others highlighted His Majesty's first State visit to Australia and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince on board the HMAS Dubbo last August.

In his speech, the Australian High Commissioner said that bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and Australia have deepened with the increase in numbers of projects and students studying in Australia.

The Film Festival is part of the Australian High Commission's public diplomacy program. It is also in appreciation to His Majesty's government for the invaluable cooperation that the High Commission has enjoyed over the past year. The Australian Film Festival will feature award-winning Australian features at the cinema until the 25th of this month.

[alfie]

Originally Posted by ~*~Humera~*~

Thanks for all the info alfie and Dang Ayah
I was just wondering, how does the Sultan, and other royals, decide who to adopt? I mean do they already know these kids? Its good that the adopted kids live in a wealthy lifestyle, especially if they're orphans or poor. Its nice to see that the royal family members socialize with their adopted family members.
Im assuming these kids live in Brunei?

Your most welcome Humera!
Some children they already know and some not e.g. from orphanages in Africa etc. They was one little girl about 20 years ago, she is an adult now hehe. Her mum and herself was at one function which Queen Saleha attended and Queen Saleha was very taken with her and wanted to adopt her right away but the mum didn't want to. Yes the children live in Brunei and are also send overseas for futher studies.

[alfie]

It was an excellent show! I love it. Queen Saleha,Crown Prince Billah, Princess Sarah, Prince Malik, Princess Majeedah, Princess Hafizah, Princess Zariah & children and Princess Rashidah's daughters enjoyed the performance. Prince Qawi was the host.

[Mandy]

It's time to start a new thread. Thanks to everone for posting comments and pictures.

Here is the link to the new thread. Royalty of Brunei: News & Photos 4 Have fun!