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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Revokes Daughter-in-Law’s Royal Titles
8/14/2026, 6:01:10 AM
Royal Title Revocation
No specific incident was disclosed, and the palace stated that the children’s titles remain unchanged.
Background on the Royal Family
Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, 33, married Prince Abdul Malik in 2015. Prince Abdul Malik, 43, is the Sultan’s second son and fourth in line to the throne. The couple has four daughters—Princess Muthee’ah, Princess Fathiyyah, Princess Khaalishah, and Princess Nabeelah (16 months). Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, 80, has ruled Brunei since 1967, serving concurrently as prime minister since independence in 1984. He is among the world’s wealthiest individuals, with a reported net worth of $50 billion in 2023, and has overseen the implementation of Sharia law in 2014 and stricter penalties for offenses such as abortion, adultery, and same-sex relations in 2019.
Official Statement
The decree removed her from the royal family but left the titles of her four daughters intact.
Impact and Reactions
The decree has drawn limited public commentary; media outlets note the lack of detail surrounding the alleged misconduct. International observers recall prior criticism of the Sultan’s policies, but no official response from the royal household has been provided since the announcement. The episode underscores the Sultan’s absolute authority over royal titles and the private nature of internal family matters in Brunei.
