Princess Nor Ehsani of Brunei

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Ahmad Tajuddin is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Nor Ehsani. The word "bin"/"ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Nor Ehsani
نور إيهسني
Princess Nor Ehsani circa 1950
BornNor Ehsani binti Ahmad Tajuddin Akhazul Khairi Waddien
(1935-10-15) 15 October 1935
Klang, Selangor, British Malaya
SpousePengiran bin Abdul Aziz
Issue
  • Muhammad Fawzy
  • Amir Farouk
  • Muhammad Harris Fadzillah
HouseBolkiah
FatherAhmad Tajuddin
MotherRaihani binti Sulaiman Shah
ReligionSunni Islam

Nor Ehsani binti Ahmad Tajuddin (born 15 October 1935) is a member of the Bruneian royal family. She is the only child of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin and Queen Raihani.

Early life

Princess Nor Ehsani was born on 15 October 1935 in Klang, Selangor, Federated Malay States to Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin of Brunei and Queen Raihani. She is the only gahara (pure descendant) of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin but she has three half sisters from her father's marriage to a non-royal woman.[1]

Through her mother, Nor Ehsani is also a member of the Selangor royal family as the granddaughter of Sultan Sulaiman of Selangor.[2] Following the death of her father in 1950, she and her mother temporarily established themselves in Kuching, Sarawak before relocating to Selangor.[3]

Marriage and issue

Princess Nor Ehsani married her first cousin, Tengku Pengiran bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, a grandson of Sultan Sulaiman of Selangor. They have three sons who all have the style of Yang Mulia and the title of Tengku Putera.[4]

  • Muhammad Fawzy
  • Amir Farouk
  • Muhammad Harris Fadzillah

Nor Ehsani and her family lived in Brunei in a house provided by the government.[5] In February 1967, her electricity was turned off because she refused to pay the bill for two years.[6] She thought that it should be paid for by the government as a member of the royal family.[7] They currently reside in Kampong Sungai Hanching, Jalan Muara, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Succession to the throne

Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin of Brunei died on 4 June 1950 leaving only female issue meaning they could not inherit the throne. On 1 June, three days prior to his death, the Sultan signed a royal decree written by Gerard MacBryan appointing Princess Nor Ehsani as his successor and MacBryan as her guardian since she was only fourteen years old. It is thought that MacBryan planned to marry the princess and establish himself as sultan.[1][8][9]

The British government in Brunei led by Malcolm MacDonald, Anthony Abell, and Eric Ernest Falk Pretty instead supported the succession of the sultan's younger brother Omar Ali Saifuddien III who had been appointed as the first Wazir on 15 July 1947. Omar Ali Saifuddien was crowned as the Sultan of Brunei on 31 May 1951.[10][11][12]

Royal duties

Princess Nor Ehsani attends official events along with other members of the royal family.[13] She also frequently accompanies Queen Saleha in performing royal duties.[14][15]

Nor Ehsani served as the state commissioner of the newly reestablished Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam from 1964 to 1970.[16][17] In 2006, Queen Saleha presented her with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Girl Guides on their 55th anniversary.[18]

Titles, styles, and honours

Her full style and title is Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Puteri Nor Ehsani binti Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Akhazul Khairi Waddien.

Honours

National

Foreign

References

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  2. ^ Latiff, Adanan Abdul (2011). Bangunan ristaan (in Malay). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei, Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan. p. 29. ISBN 978-99917-0-770-9.
  3. ^ "YTM Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Nor Ehsani". Maharum Bugis Syah (in Malay). 28 January 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Nor Ehsani binti Almarhum Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Akazul Khairi Waddien". Maharum Bugis Syah (in Malay). 23 January 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  5. ^ "'Saya berhak letrik perchuma' kata Puteri Ehsanai". Berita Harian (in Malay). National Library Singapore. 21 August 1967. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Princess Leave 'Dark' Home". Eastern Sun. National Library Singapore. 6 January 1967. p. 4. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Won't pay light bills, princess sees by gas" (PDF). Kenora Daily Miner and News. 10 August 1966. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  8. ^ "Protest To King On Brunei Sultan". The Straits Times. National Library Singapore. 8 June 1950. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  9. ^ "Sultan of Brunei Dies in Singapore". The Straits Times. National Library Singapore. 5 June 1950. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  10. ^ Hussainmiya, B.A. (October 2014). "Malcolm MacDonald and Brunei: Diplomacy with intimacy" (PDF). Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. 45 (3). National University of Singapore. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  11. ^ "Controversy Over Brunei Princess". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 21 June 1950. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  12. ^ "Where is Sultan's Gold Snake". Malaya Tribune. National Library Singapore. 18 June 1950. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  13. ^ Hayat, Hakim (23 August 2018). "Their Majesties grace Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration at Istana". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 23 August 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  14. ^ Ahmadnawi, Farah (9 October 2009). "Her Majesty graces birthday celebration". Sultanate News. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  15. ^ Azaraimy, HH (6 August 2007). "Royalty at Quran reading competition". Sultanate News. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  16. ^ "Perjumpaan Pandu2 Puteri Sa-Chara 'Suka Dan Duka'" (PDF). Pelita Brunei (in Malay). 9 (22). Jabatan Penerangan. 18 November 1964. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  17. ^ "Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam - Development of the Movement". World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  18. ^ "Her Majesty underscores devotion and laws of Girl Guide as basis of informal education". Government of Brunei Online News. 4 November 2006. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  19. ^ "Sultan Brunei dan Kerabat". Warisan Raja & Permaisuri Melayu (in Malay). 15 October 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  20. ^ "D.Y.M.M. Mengurniakan Bintang2 Kehormatan Dan Pingat2 Pada Ari Jadi Baginda" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 2 October 1963. p. 2. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
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