Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her royal titles and her status as Yang Mulia through an immediate royal decree. Raabi’atul, 33, is the wife of the Sultan’s second son, Prince Malik, who stands fourth in the line of succession to the Brunei throne.
Grounds for Title Revocation According to Royal Statements
The official royal announcement specified that the decision followed actions deemed inappropriate for the wife of a member of the royal family. According to the royal statement, her conduct tarnished the reputation and showed a serious lack of respect for Yang Mulia. The royal decree took effect immediately upon release.
No further details have been provided regarding the specific events that triggered the decree. According to reports cited by ara, rumors suggest the move may connect to a potential divorce between Raabi’atul and Prince Malik. The couple has been married for over a decade and shares four children together.
Historical Precedents of Royal Marriages and Successions
Marital dissolutions are not unprecedented within the personal history of the ruling family. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, now 80 years old, has been married three times and divorced twice. He remains married to his first wife, Queen Saleha, who is also his first cousin.
The Sultan shares six children with Queen Saleha, including Prince Malik and Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah. Under Brunei succession rules, these two sons represent the only male line of succession, as the monarch’s four daughters do not hold a place in the line of inheritance. Following Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, the remaining succession positions are held by sons from the Sultan’s other marriages, such as Prince Abdul Mateen, the son of the Sultan’s former second wife, Puan Hajah Mariam.
Did You Know?
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is currently 80 years old.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah?
Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah is the 33-year-old wife of Prince Malik, the second son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. She shares four children with the prince before the recent decree stripped her of her titles.
What does the royal decree mean for her status?
According to the royal announcement, she has lost all royal titles and her status as Yang Mulia, effective immediately, due to actions considered disrespectful and damaging to the royal family’s reputation.
Who is in the Brunei line of succession?
The heirs to the throne include Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and his brother Prince Malik, alongside other sons of the Sultan from his various marriages, while daughters of the monarch are excluded from the succession.
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