Succession to the Bruneian throne

Succession to the Bruneian throne is guided by the Succession and Regency Proclamation within the Constitution of Brunei first established in 1959. The succession laws have been amended several times since then and the most recent update was published in 2022.

Law of succession

According to the constitution, heirs must be legitimate, male, Muslim, and descended from Muhammad Jamalul Alam II, the 26th Sultan of Brunei.[1] The line of succession follows agnatic primogeniture. Preference was previously given to sons whose mother was also royal[2] but this was repealed in an amendment on 4 September 2021.[3]

Proclamation of the Crown Prince

The heir presumptive is given the title Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda. It is possible for an heir presumptive to be displaced by someone with a better claim to the throne. If an heir apparent is proclaimed they are given the title Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota and they cannot be displaced.[1] The current sultan's oldest son, Al-Muhtadee Billah was installed as the Crown Prince in August 1998 meaning he has been chosen to succeed his father.[4]

Line of succession

  1. ^ The succession list is not complete because it is unknown how many children Prince Jefri has or if they meet the qualifications to be included.[5][6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Succession and Regency Proclaimation, 1959 - Revised Edition 2022" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers. 2022. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  2. ^ "Succession and Regency Proclamation, 1959 - Revised Edition 2011" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers. 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Succession and Regency (Admendment) Proclamation, 2021" (PDF). Attorney General's Chambers. 4 September 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  4. ^ "Brunei Sultan Selects Son as Heir Apparent". The New York Times. 11 August 1998. Archived from the original on 27 May 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  5. ^ Maremont, Mark (1 March 2008). "Will the Prince Turn Pauper?". Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  6. ^ Fletcher, Richard (14 June 2008). "Is the party over for runaway billionaire Prince Jefri of Brunei?". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 9 September 2009. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
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