According to CNN Indonesia and Suara.com, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei officially stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her royal titles and status as Yang Mulia on Saturday, August 8. The abrupt royal decree cites unspecified actions deemed disrespectful and damaging to the monarchy’s reputation.
Royal Decree Revokes Status of Prince Malik’s Wife
The Kantor Kepala Protokol Kerajaan announced the decision regarding Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, according to Suara.com. Acting Head of Protocol Pengiran Haji Raffizanna Pengiran Haji Razali confirmed the move stemmed directly from a royal command issued by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
Official reports state that Adawiyyah’s behavior failed to show proper respect to the monarch and harmed the public image of the royal family. Wolipop.detik.com notes that the 33-year-old instantly lost her status as Yang Mulia following the decree.
Decade-Long Marriage and Aristocratic Background
Adawiyyah married Prince ‘Abdul Malik Hassanal Bolkiah in April 2015 during a lavish 10-day ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman, as detailed by Suara.com. Prince Malik is the sixth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The couple shares four children after more than ten years of marriage, according to Wolipop.detik.com.
Born on October 27, 1992, Adawiyyah comes from an aristocratic Brunei family. Suara.com reports that her parents are Pengiran Haji Bolkiah bin Jaluddin and Pengiran Hajah Noor’aismah. Before joining the royal family, she gained public recognition in 2013 by winning the best Al-Qur’an reader award at the Miss World Muslimah event in Indonesia.
Absence of Specific Details Fuels Public Scrutiny
Neither the royal statements nor official protocols released specific details regarding the actions that triggered the disciplinary measure. Wolipop.detik.com highlights that official announcements only referenced actions deemed inappropriate for a royal family member that severely compromised the ruler’s reputation.
While unverified rumors point toward potential marital discord or divorce proceedings, no official channels have confirmed these claims. Divorce is not unprecedented within the Brunei royal household; Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has experienced two divorces across his past marriages, maintaining his union with his first wife, Ratu Saleha, who is also his first cousin.
Did You Know?
Prince ‘Abdul Malik is fourth in the line of succession to the Brunei throne, following Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, per Wolipop.detik.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah?
She is the wife of Prince ‘Abdul Malik, the sixth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and the mother of their four children, according to CNN Indonesia and Suara.com.
Why were her titles revoked?
According to Suara.com and Wolipop.detik.com, the Sultan revoked her royal titles due to behavior considered disrespectful and damaging to the reputation of the royal family.
When was the royal decree announced?
The Kantor Kepala Protokol Kerajaan announced the decision on Saturday, August 8, as reported by Suara.com.
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