Princess Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hassanal Bolkiah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Hafizah Sururul. The word "bin"/"ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah
Hafizah in 2024
BornHafizah Sururul Bolkiah binti Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
(1980-03-12) 12 March 1980 (age 45)
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse
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(m. 2012)​
Issue
  • Muhammad Za'eem
  • Muhammad Aamir
  • Abdul Hakeem
  • Abdul Aleem
HouseBolkiah
FatherHassanal Bolkiah
MotherSaleha binti Mohamed Alam
Education
Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah binti Hassanal Bolkiah (Jawi: حفيظه سورورول بولكيه; born 12 March 1980) is a member of the royal family of Brunei. She is the fifth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and Queen Saleha.

Early life

Princess Hafizah was born on 12 March 1980 to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and his first wife, Queen Saleha of Brunei.[1] She has five full siblings and six half-siblings from her father's other marriages.

Education and career

Princess Hafizah attended International School Brunei from 1984 to 1990 when she passed the Primary Certificate of Education. She continued her education at Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College. In 1993, she passed the Brunei Junior Certificate of Education and in June 1995 she completed the GCE O-level exams. Hafizah then attended Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College where she completed the GCE A-level.[1]

On 21 March 1996, Hafizah took part in a Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman with her sisters, Princess Majeedah and Princess Azemah marking the completion of their recitation of the Quran.[1]

In September 2002, Hafizah graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with second-class upper honours from the Universiti Brunei Darussalam. After graduation, Hafizah began working at the Ministry of Finance[1]

Marriage and issue

In September 2012, Princess Hafizah married Pengiran Anak Muhammad Ruzaini ibn Mohd Yakub in an elaborate celebration lasting over a week.[2]

The Majlis Istiadat Berbedak Pengantin Diraja or powdering ceremony was held on the 19th at Istana Nurul Iman. Hafizah and Ruzaini's families applied scented powder and oils to their hands to bless them.[3] The next day was the Majlis Istiadat Akad Nikah Diraja or solemnisation ceremony at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque where they were officially married.[4] The Majlis Bersanding Pengantin Diraja and Majlis Persantapan Diraja which was a large banquet at Istana Nurul Iman on the 23rd.[5][6]

Foreign dignitaries at the wedding included Yingluck Shinawatra, Benigno Aquino III, Hun Sen, K. Shanmugam, Musa Aman, and Abdul Taib Mahmud.[7][8]

Hafizah and Ruzaini have four sons.

Name Born Age
Y.A.M. Pengiran Anak Muhammad Za'eem 3 August 2013[9] 12 years, 7 months and 7 days
Y.A.M. Pengiran Anak Muhammad Aamir 13 February 2015[10] 11 years and 25 days
Y.A.M. Pengiran Anak Abdul Hakeem 19 February 2018[11] 8 years and 19 days
Y.A.M. Pengiran Anak Abdul Aleem 22 May 2020[12] 5 years, 9 months and 16 days

Royal duties

From 2008 to 2011, Princess Hafizah distributed Korban sacrificial meat during Hari Raya Aidiladha on behalf of the Ministry of Finance.[13][14][15]

Princess Hafizah is the president of the Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam.[16][17]

Titles, styles, and honours

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

Title and style

Her full title and style is Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Puteri Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah binti Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Wad'daulah[18] It is usually translated in English as Her Royal Highness Princess Hafizah of Brunei.

Honours

Namesakes

Ancestry

Ancestors of Princess Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah
16. Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin
8. Muhammad Jamalul Alam II
17. Pengiran Siti Fatima
4. Omar Ali Saifuddien III
18. Pengiran Anak Saiful Rijal
9. Pengiran Anak Fatima
19. Pian Jamaliah
2. Hassanal Bolkiah
20. Pengiran Muda Besar Omar
10. Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman
21. Pengiran Anak Siti Khadija
5. Pengiran Anak Damit
22. Radin Haji Hassan
11. Pengiran Fatima
23. Hajah Zainab
1. Hafizah Sururul
24. Pengiran Muda Besar Omar (= 20)
12. Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahman (= 10)
25. Pengiran Anak Siti Khadija (= 21)
6. Pengiran Anak Muhammad Alam
26. Radin Haji Hassan (= 22)
13. Pengiran Fatima (= 11)
27. Hajah Zainab (= 23)
3. Pengiran Anak Saleha
28. Pengiran Anak Ismail Apong
14. Pengiran Anak Metassan
29. Pengiran Anak Taisa
7. Pengiran Anak Besar
30. Pengiran Anak Muhammad Tajuddin Gador
15. Pengiran Anak Piut
31. Pengiran Anak Noralam

References

  1. ^ a b c d Dk. Hajah Fatimah Pg. Haji Md. Noor (19 September 2012). "Profil Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah Binti Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah" (PDF). Istiadat Perkahwinan Diraja (in Malay). Pelita Brunei. p. 8. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Brunei sultan's daughter weds in spectacular ceremony". ABC News. 23 September 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  3. ^ Yunus, Fadhil (20 September 2012). "Their Majesties attend Berbedak ceremony". Sultanate News. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  4. ^ Azaraimy (21 September 2012). "Royal wedding solemnisation". Sultanate News. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  5. ^ Idris, Aziz; Yunus, Fadhil (24 September 2012). "Pomp & pageantry as Brunei celebrates royal wedding". Sultanate News. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  6. ^ Hajar, Siti (24 September 2012). "Grand banquet to mark Royal Wedding". Sultanate News. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
  7. ^ Glenda Gloria (21 September 2012). "Aquino to attend Brunei royal wedding". Rappler. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Rosmah hadir ke persandingan puteri Sultan Brunei". Malaysiakini (in Malay). 23 September 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  9. ^ "His Majesty names grandson". Sultanate News. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  10. ^ Abu Bakar Haji Abdul Rahman; Wan Mohamad Sahran Wan Ahmadi; Nooratini Haji Abas; Saerah Haji Abdul Ghani (30 April 2015). "Majlis Doa Selamat serta Kesyukuran Istiadat Bersiram". Pelita Brunei (in Malay). Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  11. ^ "His Majesty names new grandson". Borneo Bulletin. 27 February 2018. Archived from the original on 27 February 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
  12. ^ "His Majesty names new grandson". Borneo Bulletin. 17 June 2020. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2025.
  13. ^ Mohamad, Lyna (11 December 2008). "Finance Ministry holds Korban ceremony". Sultanate News. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  14. ^ Mahmud, Rokiah (19 November 2010). "Korban ceremony at Ministry of Finance". Sultanate News. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  15. ^ Mahmud, Rokiah (10 November 2011). "Princess Hafizah distributes sacrificial meat at Korban ceremony". Sultanate News. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  16. ^ Kon, James (25 November 2023). "Royalty launches 'Share, Learn, Grow' International Programme". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  17. ^ Mohamed, Lyna (24 June 2024). "Royalty applauds efforts to empower girl guides". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  18. ^ Al-Sufri, Jamil (2002). Adat Istiadat Diraja Brunei (in Malay). Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. ISBN 9991734228.
  19. ^ a b c "MUDTPCAHEPX7-2092872618-106631". www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  20. ^ Aimi Sani. "Pelajar SU PAP Hafizah diraikan di Majlis Khatam". Pelita Brunei (in Malay). Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  21. ^ Othman, Azlan (28 January 2023). "First Haj course begins". Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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