Princess Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Al-Muhtadee Billah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Muneerah Madhul. The word "bin"/"ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Muneerah Madhul
منيرة مدح
Princess Muneerah in 2024
BornMuneerah Madhul Bolkiah binti Al-Muhtadee Billah
(2011-01-02) 2 January 2011 (age 15)
Istana Nurul Iman, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
HouseBolkiah
FatherAl-Muhtadee Billah
MotherSarah binti Salleh
ReligionSunni Islam

Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah binti Al-Muhtadee Billah (Jawi: مونيايراه مدهول بولكيه; born 2 January 2011) is a member of the royal family of Brunei. She is the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Crown Princess Sarah and a granddaughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei.

Early life

Princess Muneerah was born on 2 January 2011 to Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Crown Princess Sarah, at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.[1][2] She has three siblings: Prince Muntaqim, Prince Aiman, and Princess Faathimah.

Education

Princess Muneerah is currently studying at International School Brunei in Bandar Seri Begawan.[3] While at school, she has participated in plays[4] and piano recitals.[5]

On 21 June 2024, Muneerah took part in a Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony with other students from ISB marking the completion of their recitation of the Quran.[6]

Muneerah plays several sports including basketball,[7][8] football,[9] and swimming.[10][11] In March 2024, she along with other students from ISB competed at the Federation of British International Schools in Asia Games in Si Racha, Thailand.[12] In November 2025, she again took part in the FOBISIA Games this time in Brunei. She competed on ISB's athletics, basketball, and football teams and won the overall Girls MVP award.[13] That same month, she took part in the 200 metres race during the ASEAN School Games at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Brunei.[14]

Royal duties

Muneerah with her mother and sister at the Brunei Youth Symphony in November 2024

Princess Muneerah often accompanies her parents on official trips abroad. She has participated during visits to Japan,[15] Malaysia, and Singapore.[16]

Along with her family, Muneerah attends Chinese New Year open houses of prominent Chinese Bruneians.[17][18]

In June 2022, Muneerah gifted a painting she had created to EVYD Technology to mark the opening of their campus in Jerudong and to thank them for the help in creating BruHealth with the Ministry of Health.[19] In July 2023, she attended the banquet at Istana Nurul Iman celebrating her grandfather, the Sultan's, 77th birthday.[20]

In June 2025, Muneerah participated in several events for Ocean Week Brunei. First she attended the reef ball fabricator workshop to create artificial reefs that will be placed off Brunei's coastline.[21] Later she was part of a dive team along with her mother, Crown Princess Sarah, to plant coral on the reef balls at Pelumpong Island. The event broke the record for the most coral planted in a single day in Brunei.[22]

Title and style

Styles of
Princess Muneerah
Reference styleYang Teramat Mulia
Alternative styleHer Royal Highness

Her full title and style is Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah binti Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah[23] It is usually translated in English as Her Royal Highness Princess Muneerah of Brunei.

Ancestry

Ancestors of Princess Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah
8. Omar Ali Saifuddien III
4. Hassanal Bolkiah
9. Damit binti Abdul Rahman
2. Al-Muhtadee Billah
10. Mohammad Alam bint Abdul Rahman
5. Saleha binti Mohammad Alam
11. Besar binti Metassan
1. Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah
6. Salleh Abdul Rahaman
3. Sarah binti Salleh
7. Rinawaty Abdullah

References

  1. ^ "His Majesty has named His Majesty's grand-daughter". RTB News. 2 January 2011. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
  2. ^ Mohamad, Lyna (11 March 2011). "Istiadat Bersiram at Istana". Sultanate News. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Graduation ceremony for Year 6 students". Borneo Bulletin. 25 June 2022. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  4. ^ "Young Brunei royals part of musical production inspired by magical world of Harry Potter". The Star. 21 May 2025. Archived from the original on 13 June 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  5. ^ Zin, Azrina (15 October 2024). "International School Brunei celebrates six decades of excellence". The Bruneian. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  6. ^ "Majlis Khatam Al-Quran Bagi Murid-Murid Darjah VI Sekolah Ugama Antarbangsa Brunei (ISB)". Ministery of Religious Affairs (in Malay). 21 June 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  7. ^ "ISB clinches top spot at basketball tournament". Borneo Bulletin. 23 November 2023. Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Royalty attends basketball meet". Borneo Bulletin. 27 November 2023. Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  9. ^ Kon, James (9 June 2023). "Royalty joins football training". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  10. ^ Yunus, Fadhil (16 October 2017). "Their Royal Highnesses attend swim meet". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  11. ^ Yunus, Fadhil (5 February 2018). "Royalty sets new 100m records". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 6 February 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  12. ^ "ISB students win 109 medals at Under-13 FOBISIA Games". International School Brunei. 19 March 2024. Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Congratulations to the International School Brunei (ISB) student-athletes on their stellar performance at the U15 FOBISIA Games". Instagram. International School Brunei. 23 November 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  14. ^ Kon, James (25 November 2025). "Royalty witnesses ASG14 200m event". Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  15. ^ "Royalty visit Kyoto attractions". Borneo Bulletin. 10 March 2024. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  16. ^ "Morning outdoor activity at River Wonders" (PDF). Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. 37 (8). Department of Information. August 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  17. ^ Othman, Azlan; Mohamad, Lyna; Mahmud, Rokiah (11 February 2024). "Royalty grace Chinese New Year open houses". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 6 August 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  18. ^ Mohamad, Lyna (30 January 2025). "Royalty grace Chinese New Year open houses". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 30 January 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  19. ^ "BruHealth inspires Brunei Princess' painting gift to EVYD Technology". EVYD Technology. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  20. ^ Noor, Adib (17 July 2023). "Grand banquet marks royal birthday". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  21. ^ Kon, James (13 June 2025). "Youth, fisherman unite to build reef balls for Brunei's marine future". Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  22. ^ "Event breaks coral planting record". Borneo Bulletin. 23 June 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  23. ^ Al-Sufri, Jamil (2002). Adat Istiadat Diraja Brunei (in Malay). Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. p. 8. ISBN 9991734228.
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