The Sultan's Birthday: 2006-2011

[Humera]

Please post articles and pictures related to the Sultan's 60th birthday celebrations in this thread.

Brunei Spruces Up For Sultan's 60th Birthday

June 26, 2006 6:49 p.m. EST

Bandar Seri Begawan (AHN) - Oil-rich Brunei is getting ready for Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's 60th birthday. Streets will be decorated in anticipation for the multitudes of foreign guests coming into town.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004035009

 

[RhapsodyBrat]

Brunei preens to fete Sultan's 60th birthday
From Manila Bulletin/AP
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/464228-post116.html

originally posted by yours truly in Sultan Hassanal Current Events thread.

 

[Humera]

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah To Have Huge Public Festival For 60th Birthday

Brunei is preparing for weeks of celebrations - to mark Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's 60th birthday.
The huge public festival kicks off in the capital of Bandar Seri Begawan on July 1 with the hoisting of the national flag.
According to Associated Press, various celebrations will include fireworks displays, street processions and a tug-of-war tournament.
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7004057935

Preparations For Giant Flag Hoisting Ceremony Underway

Bandar Seri Begawan - Preparations for the hoisting of the giant national flag to mark the beginning of His Majesty's 60th birthday celebration are now in full swing at the open courtyard of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Fountain, fronting the Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque, in the capital.
The hoisting of the flag is meant to evoke the nationalistic and patriotic spirit of the people as well as their love for their beloved ruler and country.
http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/Archive/June06/280606/nite08.htm

 

[amina1]

Are they gonna invite royal families from abroad?

 

[Cantik]

Yes amina1, always as usual they invite some of royal families abroad and positively princess Basma Al-Abdullah from Jordan will be there.

 

[fanletizia]

Bandar Seri Begawan, BRUNEI: Bruneian Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (front L) arrives with his wives Queen Saleha (C) and Queen Asrinaz Mazhar (R) at the throne hall of Istana Nurul Iman to celebrate his 60th birthday celebration in Bandar Seri Begawan 15 July 2006. Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, one of the world's longest-reigning monarchs, turns 60 on 15 July

from getty

 

[mandyy]

More photos
#1-5,7-9: Reuteres
#6: AP

 

[mhcampboy]

More photos
#1-5,7-9: Reuteres
#6: AP

Who is the caucasian lady above?

 

[Humera]

She's an Arab actually, Princess Basma of Jordan.

 

[mhcampboy]

She's an Arab actually, Princess Basma of Jordan.

Hmmm.... she is sitting in line with the Royal Family.

Is she part of the family? or a guest...?

 

[Humera]

More pictures from this morning's ceremony (Infofoto)

 

[Humera]

Hmmm.... she is sitting in line with the Royal Family.

Is she part of the family? or a guest...?

Well she always sits with the Royal family.
Princess Basma and her husband are present at the Sultan's birthday every year. They're obviously very close to the Brunei Royal Family.
The Sultan awarded the Princess with the Most Esteemed Family Order: Laila Utama, at his birthday in 2000 (She's wearing the order in the pictures)

 

[mhcampboy]

Well she always sits with the Royal family.
Princess Basma and her husband are present at the Sultan's birthday every year. They're obviously very close to the Brunei Royal Family.
The Sultan awarded the Princess with the Most Esteemed Family Order: Laila Utama, at his birthday in 2000.

That explains her sitting precedence.

Thanks. Looking forward for the Royal Banquet pictures...

 

[i_s_s_a]

azrinaz looked pretty with the tiara. no pictures of PAIPA Sarah?

 

[Humera]

Yes Azrinaz looks very good. You'd hardly know that she gave birth just over a month ago. Her tiara is lovely.
There are lots of pictures, including those of the lovely Sarah. I'll be posting them over the next little while.

 

[Emily]

How many wives does the Sultan have?

 

[fanletizia]

Images from profimedia

 

[linda85]

Not knowing the Brueni Kingdom well, could someone perhaps list the Sultan's wives, former wives and children? That would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Linda 85

 

[amina1]

There isn't really that many other royals

 

[Humera]

Not knowing the Brueni Kingdom well, could someone perhaps list the Sultan's wives, former wives and children? That would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Linda 85

Queen Saleha is the Sultan's first wife. He has six children with her, two sons (the eldest is the Crown Prince) and four daughters. He married his second wife, Mariam, in 1981 and divorced her in 2003. The Sultan has four children with her; two sons, and two daughters. The Sultan married his third and present second wife in August last year. Her name is Azrinaz Mazhar and she gave birth to a son last month.
And if my math is correct, that makes 11 kids in total.


Images from this morning:
The Royal Family and Guests arrive at the Nurul Iman Palace for the Sultan's birthday speech and the handing out of honours and decorations. (Infofoto)

 

[planetcher]

Was Prince Jefri there? Are they in good terms?

 

[Humera]

More pictures from this morning. From the Nurul Iman Palace, the Sultan gave his birthday speech from the Throne Room and bestowed various honours and decorations on (Pictures from Infofoto, the last one from Polfoto)

 

[Humera]

Last batch from this morning (Infofoto)

 

[Humera]

Was Prince Jefri there? Are they in good terms?

Prince Jefri wasn't there. Infact he hasn't been present at major family events for the past few years, including the Crown Prince's wedding in 2004.

The second last paragraph of the article below briefly mentions the circumstances:

Lavish birthday for Brunei ruler

Regional leaders will be among 10,000 guests at a lavish 60th birthday banquet on Saturday for the Sultan of Brunei, one of the world's richest men.

Thousands of schoolchildren lined the streets of the capital Bandar Seri Begawan on Saturday as he arrived in his Rolls-Royce for a troop inspection.

The festivities began early this month and continue until 18 August.

The leaders of the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand and Singapore are among those attending the banquet, the high point of the festivities, at the sultan's Nurul Iman palace. BBC News

 

[mhcampboy]

Hmmmm aside from the Crown Prince, they arent many pictures and news about the rest of the Sultan sons.

How old are they in range?

 

[shrifia]

princess sarah is cute and lovely she will agreat queen in the future

 

[Humera]

The Sultan and his wives receive their guests at the royal palace (Infofoto)

Princess Basma of Jordan and her husband


Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra


President Arroyo of the Phillippines


Visiting Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (L) meets Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on the latter's 60th birthday celebration in Bandar Seri Begawan July 15, 2006. NO ARCHIVE NO SALES REUTERS/Brunei Information/Handout

 

[Humera]

More pictures (from Infofoto)

 

[michelleq]

Is the lady dressed in red and walking with His Majesty in front of his wives the President of the Phillippines?

 

[michelleq]

Also, is it me or does the second wife not look too happy?