Royal Family of Brunei Current Events 2: August 2006-

[Kasumi]

HRH Princess Hajah Masna Bolkiah, sister of HM the Sultan, attended the Special Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Meeting on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development held at the Philippine International Convention Centre from March 17-18, 2010.
Brunei-Online.com

It will be princess versus princess by the time the team Fly High Netball tournament gets underway Sunday at the Multipurpose Hall of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas.
Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah and Pengiran Siti Aminah Pengiran Othman will be lacing up for the Comets while Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bulqiah will be playing for Ivy League.
Full article - News Brunei FM

 

[lotus]

Who is Pengiran Siti Aminah Pengiran Othman ?

 

[Humera]

Who is Pengiran Siti Aminah Pengiran Othman ?

Aminah or Mena is the wife of Princess Masna's son Abdul Wadood.
She's also a close friend of Princess Sarah.

 

[Sara.Niez]

yes, they are close friend..

 

[Kasumi]

HRH Princess Rajah Masna, Ambassador-atLarge at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, left for Hanoi, Vietnam, to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Asean Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC).
Full article - BruDirect

 

[zxex]

hi, its been awhile. if im not mistaken one of the princess by the name princess hamidah was married few years ago. im wondering how is she doing and is she the daughter of one of the brunei sultanate brothers?which one?can anyone help me!

i've seen many picture of the sultan n brothers n their family but i've never seen any of prince jefri's family picture. are they living in brunei? i thought that all family live very close to each other.

i saw the tv showing hari raya celebration n my, every each one of the royals shake hands with the guests. brunei royals loves their subjects very dearly that i'm very sure!

 

[Kasumi]

Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, yesterday graced and officiated the Halaqah Charity Bazaar at the Embassy of Kuwait in Jln Ellia Fatima, Kiarong.
BruDirect
RTB news

Brunei's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade HRH the Prince Mohamed Bolkiah was present at the ceremony of opening of Brunei Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo May 8, 2010 - Article

HRH Princess Hajah Mutawakillah Hayatul Bolkiah was present at the official opening of the Attorney General's Chambers Seminar on 'The Media and the Law: Exploring the Freedom and Limits of Expression' May 25th 2010. - Brunei News

HM Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha, a royal patron of the Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam, consented to present prizes to the winners of the Girl Guides Association National Quran Reading competition June 26th 2010.

Also present were HRH Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah, YAM Pengiran Bini Hajah Faizah bte Dato Hj Nasir, HRH Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah, HRH Princess Hajah Masna, who is the Vice-President of the Girl Guides Association, HRH Princess Hjh Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam and HRH Princess Hjh Noor Ehsani. - BruDirect

Iya Villania flew to Brunei to sing for the birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah, daughter of Brunei Sultany Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, at the Istana Sports Club. With mostly family members, the intimate barbecue dinner party was also attended by the Crown Prince HRH Al-Muhtadee Billah (successor to the Sultan) and his wife HRH Princess Sarah. Also present were the husband of Princess Rashidah, HRH Yang Amat Mulia and the sultan’s other younger son, HRH Prince Malik. - Full article + picture

Iya Villania - Wiki and Facebook

More than 60 thousand visited Istana Nurul Iman on the first two days the palace was open to the public to wish His Majesty and members of the royal family a happy Hari Raya Aidil Fitri.
According to authorities at the palace, the total number of visitors had easily surpassed the 30,000 mark on each of the days the palace had opened their doors to the public. - BruDirect

HRH the Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, President of Brunei Darussalam Girl Guides Association, yesterday graced the Girl Guides' Peace Day 2010 celebration that was totally revamped this year. - Full article + photo

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to attend the 20th Teacher's Day celebration and honoured teachers with special recognition at the. Plenary Hall, International Convention. Centre yesterday.
Accompanying His Majesty were HRH Prince Haji AI-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, HRH Prince Sufri Bolkiah, HRH Prince Jefri Bolkiah, HRH Prince 'Abdul Malik, and other members of the royal family. - BruDirect

 

[fdc]

Hi everyone, I'm newbie here. I've read all the threads on the Sultan and his family but how's about his brothers and sisters and their family? I'm curious. What do you know about them? Any photos?

Sorry I'm not Bruneian so I don't know much about the royal family but the other day I met a prince and he was super nice with me! I can't remember his name, just know that he's the son of HM's brother.

ETA... Wow I've just realized that he's prince Abdul Qawi! He's really nice!
Do you guys know why he's still alone

 

[Kasumi]

HRH the Princess Rasheeda Bolkiah was present at the International Nursing Conference official opening on November 2nd, 2010 - RTB News
The Princess gave a welcoming speech at the ceremony - BruDirect

The Prince Jefri of Brunei wants sex statues of himself barred from the new York courtroom - Daily Mail

On November 7th, 2010, in the Belait District, one thousand 122 people received the personal gifts from HM the Queen Saleha. Out of the total, 951 were babies and 171 were single mothers.
TRH the Princesses Majeedah and Hafizah have presented the gifts on behalf of HM the Queen. - Brunei News

Princess Masna meets Ukrainian Deputy Minister - BruDirect
Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna is the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade.

Brunei Prince Jefri loses fight over $7million - UPI
A member of the Brunei royal family has lost a multi-million-dollar New York legal battle with his former lawyers and advisers.
A jury ruled Wednesday that Thomas Derbyshire and Faith Zaman, both British lawyers and married to each other, did not cheat Prince Jefri Bolkiah. The prince, brother of the Sultan of Brunei, was denied the $7 million in damages he claimed and ordered to pay the couple $21 million in back legal fees.
British attorneys win legal tussle - The Press Association

 

[Kasumi]

I wonder if ex-princess Azrinaz had a chance to see her daughter Princess Ameerah on the girl's birthday January 28th and to hand her a birthday present.
Do we have a thread for ex-princess Azrinaz children's current events here?

 

[Humera]

I wonder if ex-princess Azrinaz had a chance to see her daughter Princess Ameerah on the girl's birthday January 28th and to hand her a birthday present.
Do we have a thread for ex-princess Azrinaz children's current events here?

All news and pictures about Princess Azrinaz's children should be posted in this thread.

 

[Kasumi]

Women's Council's Silver Jubilee Celebration

HM the Queen Saleha presided at the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Brunei Darussalam Women's Council. The ceremony took place February 4th 2011, at the International Convention Centre, Berakas.
Present with HM were HRH the Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah; HRH the Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah; and HRH the Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam.- Brunei News

 

[Kasumi]

Brunei's Royal Family took part in Maulidur Rasul parade Febru

HM the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah took part in Maulidur Rasul parade in Bandar Seri Begawan February 15, 2011. Muslims throughout Brunei on Tuesday commemorated Maulidur Rasul, also known as Mawlid or Maulud Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
TRH the Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Prince Mohammad Bolkiah, the Price Sufri Bolkiah, the Prince Jefri Bolkiah and the Prince Abdul Malik also participated. - Brunei News
BruDirect article
Reuters gallery - daylife

 

[Kasumi]

A specialist who treated surgeon Susan Lim's patient sent a bill for $400. She marked it up to $211,000 when she billed the Brunei High Commission here. Another doctor charged $500, but Dr Lim bumped that up to $93,500. Yet another bill for $3,000 was raised to $285,100.
These and several other revelations of how Dr Lim charged her patient - a woman member of Brunei's royal family - for treatment by other doctors were made in the High Court yesterday by Senior Counsel Alvin Yeo. - Full article
AsiaOne article

 

[Kasumi]

Princess Muta-Wakkilah heads anti-piracy fight

HRH the Princess Hajah Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah attended the 35th Meeting of the Asean Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation (AWGIPC), which is hosted by the Attorney General's Chambers, yesterday at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom of the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong. - BruDirect

 

[Sonjapearl]

Whenever I try to access BruDirect, I get a blank screen. I have Firefox above 3.5, so it should be compatible with the website. Anyone else having this problem?

 

[Kasumi]

Whenever I try to access BruDirect, I get a blank screen.

Try once more, please. I've fixed the link.

 

[Sonjapearl]

Thanks, I was able to access the article. However, I still can't access BruDirect itself. Is there anyway to get to it?

 

[Kasumi]

Try the link at the bottom of the link page.

 

[Sonjapearl]

I tried that, and I still get a blank screen. What type of server do you use? Maybe its my laptop? Because I try Safari and get nowhere.

 

[Kasumi]

Sorry, I'm not sure about the type of my server and other technical things.
I'll post the link once more for you.
Brunei Princess Heads Anti-Piracy Fight | Second Stories

 

[Kasumi]

Brunei royalty to grace Prince William's wedding

HM the Sultan and HM the Queen Saleha left last night for a visit to the United Kingdom.
Accompanying His Majesty and Her Majesty were HRH Prince 'Abdul Malik;
HRH Prince 'Abdul Wakeel; HRH Princess Muta-Wakkilah Hayatul Bolkiah; HRH Princess Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah; and HRH Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.
Present to bid farewell to TM at the airport were HRH the Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and HRH Crown Princess Sarah; HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and HRH Princess Zariah; HRH Princess Hajah Masna; HRH Princess Hajah Nor'ain; HRH Princess Hajah Amal Jefriah as well as other members of the royal family. - Source

 

[Pengiran Khairil]

The updated names of the royal families can be viewed here -> BRUNEIresources.com - Links to Brunei Royal Family

 

[Kasumi]

The Philippines and Brunei signed here yesterday several memoranda of understanding on food security and agriculture, shipping and ports, tourism and sports development. Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario signed the MOUs for the Philippine government while Princess Masna, who is also the acting foreign affairs minister here, signed for Brunei. - PhilStar

Photos + article

SULTAN VISITS HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY | The Brunei Times
HM the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, HRH the Prince Abdul Mateen, THR the Princesses Azemah and Fadzillah visited the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment at the Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom on June 10th, 2011.
Also in attendance during the ceremony were the Honourable Lord Astor, Undersecretary of State and the Lords Spokesman on Defence; and the Honourable Lord Vestey, Master of the Horse.
Shortly after the arrival, His Majesty witnessed a 'Change of Guards' ceremony from the Queen's Life Guards.

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The Sultan has consented to accept the sword as a gift to the Prince.

**Pic 1** **Pic 2**

 

[Kasumi]

Princess Masna visits China June 13-17, 2011

HRH the Princess Hajah Masna, the Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, yesterday afternoon arrived in Beijing for an official visit to the People's Republic of China from June 13 - 17, 2011.
The visit of HRH is also to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Brunei Darussalam and the People's Republic of China.
According to a press release, HRH was greeted upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport by Min Yongnian, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.
Later in the evening, HRH attended a dinner hosted by Madame Gu Xiulian, President of the China-Asean Association. Prior to the dinner, Madame Gu Xiulian, on behalf of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) presented to HRH the "Friendship Ambassador" Award for HRH's contributions in promoting Brunei-China relations.

One more article

Bruneian Princess Honored as "Friendship Ambassador" in China

 

[charlottestreasures]

The Prince Who Blew Through Billions

Very interesting and long article on Prince Jefri

Prince Jefri: The Prince Who Blew Through Billions | Society | Vanity Fair

 

[Odette]

Goodness this was such a story! Great read and so far no one disputed the article. Kudos to Vanity Fair!

 

[Kasumi]

TRH the Princesses Rashidah and Majeedah were present at the contest of reading the Kuran on July 8th, 2011.

Article
Picture - credits Infofoto

 

[Kasumi]

TRH the Prince Abdul Wakeel and the Princess Ameera visited BRIDEX 2011 on July 8th, 2011.

Articles here and here.

**Pic 1** **Pic 2** **Pic 3** **Pic 4** - credits infofoto

 

[Kasumi]

HM the Queen Saleha, TRH the Crown Princess Sarah, the Princess Faizah, the Princess Rasheedah and the Princess Majeedah attended the Domestic Science Exhibition 2011 at the International Convention Centre in Beracas on July 19th, 2011. [FONT=&quot]

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