Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul 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, Rashidah Sa'adatul. The word "bin"/"ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah
Rashidah in 2024
BornRashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah binti Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
(1969-07-26) 26 July 1969
Istana Darul Hana, Tumasek, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse
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(m. 1996)​
Issue
  • Raheemah Sanaul
  • Hariisah Widadul
  • Abdul Raqiib
  • Abdul Haseeb
  • Raqeeqah Raayatul
HouseBolkiah
FatherHassanal Bolkiah
MotherSaleha binti Mohamed Alam

Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah binti Hassanal Bolkiah (Jawi: رشيده ساءعادةال بولكيه; born 26 July 1969) is a member of the royal family of Brunei. She is the oldest child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and Queen Saleha.

Early life

Princess Rashidah was born on 26 July 1969 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 Rashidah started her education at the private school set up for royal children at Istana Darul Hana. She then attended St. Andrew's School[2] and Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College.

In 1992, Rashidah graduated from Universiti Brunei Darussalam with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy and Administration. She then became the first member of the royal family to receive a Master's degree when she graduated from Universiti Brunei Darussalam with a degree in Public Policy and Administration in 1994.[1]

She worked in the Public Service Department of the Prime Minister's Office in 1994 and the Ministry of Development in 1995.[3]

Marriage and issue

In August 1996, Princess Rashidah married her second cousin, Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim ibn Pengiran Anak Kemaluddin in an elaborate two week celebration from the 9th to the 24th.[1]

The first event involving the couple was the Majlis Istiadat Berbedak Pengantin Diraja, or powdering ceremony, on the 14th. Rashidah wore a red songket dress with diamond jewelry.[1] The next day was the Majlis Istiadat Akad Nikah Diraja or solemnisation ceremony at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque where they were officially married. On the 17th was the Majlis Istiadat Berinai Diraja, or henna ceremony, where the couple wore matching red traditional outfits.[3] The highpoint of the celebrations was the Majlis Bersanding Pengantin Diraja on the 18th which was followed by a procession through the streets of Bandar Seri Begawan.[4] The couple wore matching green outfits and Rashidah wore her mother's emerald and diamond jewelry. That evening she wore a yellow dress and another of her mother's diamond tiaras to the Majlis Persantapan Diraja which was a banquet at Istana Nurul Iman with around 5,000 guests. Another reception, the Majlis Istiadat Ambil-Ambilan was held on the 19th and Princess Rashidah again wore a red outfit this time with her mother's multi-colored diamond tiara.[3]

On August 24, Whitney Houston performed a private concert at Jerudong Park Amphitheatre as the grand finale of the wedding celebrations.[5][6]

Princess Rashidah and Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim have 2 sons and 3 daughters. All of their children have the style of Yang Amat Mulia and the title of Pengiran Anak.

  • Raheemah Sanaul Bolkiah (born 28 December 1997)[7]
  • Hariisah Widadul Bolkiah (born 25 October 1999)[8]
  • Abdul Raqiib (born 14 May 2002)[9]
  • Abdul Haseeb (born 14 January 2006)[10]
  • Raqeeqah Raayatul Bolkiah (born 16 December 2009)[11]

Royal duties

She is the former President of Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam.[12][13] The presidency has since been taken over by her sister, Princess Hafizah, but Rashidah is still involved in the organization.[14]

Titles, styles, and honours

Styles of
Princess Rashidah
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 Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah binti Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Wad'daulah[15] It is usually translated in English as Her Royal Highness Princess Rashidah of Brunei.

Honours

National

  • Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB; 15 August 1982)
  • Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal First Class (PHBS)
  • Proclamation of Independence Medal (1 January 1984)
  • Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
  • Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
  • National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)

Foreign

Namesakes

References

  1. ^ a b c d "A Princess Marries" (PDF). Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information. August 1996. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Princess Among Best Students" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 22 (50). Jabatan Penerangan: 4. 14 December 1977. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  3. ^ a b c "A Royal Wedding To Remember" (PDF). Brunei Today. Vol. 3 (2 ed.). Department of Information. 1996.
  4. ^ "Brunei: Princess Rashidah Marries Young Businessman". Associated Press. 18 August 1996. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Watch Whitney Houston 'I Have Nothing' Live In Brunei 1996". Whitney Houston Official Site. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  6. ^ Seal, Mark (23 June 2011). "Prince Jefri: The Prince Who Blew Through Billions". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  7. ^ Kon, James; Phaa, Surya (15 July 2005). "His Majesty's granddaughters treated to fun day with English". Sultanate News. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  8. ^ "HRH Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah attends daughter's convocation ceremony in Bristol". The Bruneian. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Cucunda bari Kebawah DYMM" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. Jabatan Penerangan. 16 May 2002. p. 4.
  10. ^ "Kebawah DYMM kurniakan nama cucunda baginda" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. Vol. 51. Jabatan Penerangan. 19 January 2006. p. 16.
  11. ^ "Sultan names granddaughter". Borneo Bulletin. 25 December 2009. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  12. ^ Mahmud, Rokiah (23 May 2011). "Princess Rashidah presents warrant cards, badges to PPPBD members". Sultanate News. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  13. ^ Azahari, Izah (13 March 2017). "PPPBD hosts welcoming dinner for FAPW 5th General Assembly members". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 14 March 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  14. ^ Noor, Adib (9 October 2023). "Her Majesty attends PPPBD celebrations". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  15. ^ Al-Sufri, Jamil (2002). Adat Istiadat Diraja Brunei (in Malay). Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. ISBN 9991734228.
  16. ^ "Brunei-Jordan share warm bilateral relations" (PDF). Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. Vol. 23. 2008. p. 1.
  17. ^ Brunei (1994). Brunei Darussalam. Broadcasting and Information Department, Prime Minister's Office. p. 148.
  18. ^ Brunei Darussalam Statistical Yearbook (in Malay). Statistics Division, Economic Planning Unit, Ministry of Finance. 2010. p. 176.
  19. ^ "FP-IHS". expert.ubd.edu.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  20. ^ "Ministry of Health – Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Health Centre". www.moh.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  21. ^ "SenaraiMasjid – Masjid Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, Kampong Sungai Akar". www.mora.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  22. ^ "Forestry Department – PRYNSA". www.forestry.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
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