Queen Saleha of Brunei
| Saleha binti Mohamed Alam صالحة بينتي محمد علام | |||||
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| Queen Consort of Brunei | |||||
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| Tenure | 4 October 1967 – present | ||||
| Coronation | 1 August 1968 | ||||
| Predecessor | Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit | ||||
| Born | 7 October 1946 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | ||||
| Spouse | Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah | ||||
| Issue | Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah Prince 'Abdul Malik Princess Rashidah Princess Muta-Wakkilah Princess Majeedah Princess Hafizah | ||||
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| House | House of Bolkiah | ||||
| Father | Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohammad Alam | ||||
| Mother | Pengiran Babu Raja Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar | ||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
| Occupation | Queen of Brunei | ||||
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Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam is the Queen consort[1] of Brunei as the wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei. She was the daughter of Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohammad Alam and Pengiran Anak Besar.
Early life
Saleha was born at Kampong Sumbiling, Jalan Istana Darussalam in Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan), Brunei Darussalam on 7 October 1946.
Saleha had her early education through private tuition at the surau (a large prayer hall) of Istana Darul Hana. She also attended religious classes. She furthered her secondary education at Sekolah Tinggi Perempuan Raja Isteri (STPRI) in Bandar Seri Begawan until 1965.
Marriage and family life
On 28 July 1965, Saleha married her paternal 1st cousin Crown Prince Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, son of her father's sister.[2]
Saleha has two sons and four daughters. She has 11 grandchildren, (5 of her daughter Princess Rashidah, 3 of her son Crown Prince Billah ,2 of her daughter Princess Majeedah and one of her daughter Princes Hafizah) and her eldest son is the Crown Prince of Brunei.
Saleha's younger sister, Pengiran Anak Hajah Damit, died from cancer, aged 51, on 19 August 2007.
Social contributions
Saleha is the Patron to various organisations including the Women's Institute (WI), Pertiwi Association, PEKERTI, the Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam, the Brunei Government Senior Officers Wives Welfare Association (BISTARI), the Women's Council of Brunei Darussalam, The Women Graduates' Association, and the Brunei Shell Women Association.
Hobbies and interests
Being a lover of nature, Saleha has a fruit garden, a fish pond and a bird park. Her hobbies include reading, playing badminton as well as traditional Bruneian games such as Congkak and Pasang.
Titles and styles
| Styles of Raja Isteri Saleha of Brunei | |
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| Reference style | Her Majesty |
| Spoken style | Your Majesty |
- 7 October 1946 – 29 July 1965: Her Highness Princess Saleha.
- 29 July 1965 – 4 October 1967: Her Royal Highness Princess Saleha, The Crown Princess (Pengiran Anak Isteri) of Brunei.
- 4 October 1967 – present: Her Majesty Queen Saleha, The Queen (Raja Isteri) of Brunei.
Honours
See also List of honours of the Bruneian Royal Family by country
She has been awarded :[3]
Bruneian honours
Recipient of the Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB) [4][5]
Senior (Laila Utama) of the Family Order of Brunei (DK I) [5]
Pingat Hassanal Bolkiah Sultan (Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal - PHBS, 1.8.1968) [5]
Foreign honours
Jordan: Dame Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance, Special Class[5]
Malaysia:
Kelantan: Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Family Order of Kelantan
Netherlands: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[6]
Sweden: Member Grand Cross of the Order of the Seraphim[7][8]- Sweden: Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[5]
Thailand: Dame Grand Cordon with Chain of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[5]
Ukraine: Commander of the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class[5]
Ancestry
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References
- ^ Borneo: Sabah - Brunei - Sarawak. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ^ Saunders, Graham E. (2002). A history of Brunei (2 ed.). Routledge. p. 163. ISBN 0-7007-1698-X.
- ^ Royal Ark, Brunei genealogy details p.13
- ^ TheadmireHunkz Blog, Order DKMB, with photo of Saleha & Elisabeth II wearing DKMB decoration.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Warisanpermaisuri" blog, Sultanah Saleha page with orders mentions (Dec. 2012)
- ^ Noblesse et Royautés (French), State visit of Netherlands in Brunei (01/2013), Photo
- ^ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/470907704762247528/
- ^ http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/first-state-visit-of-his-majesty-king-carl-xvi-gustaf-and-news-photo/124045576
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