Sofie Louise Johansson Petra

Sofie Louise Johansson Petra
سوفي لوءيس يوهانسون ڤيترا‎
The Princess at an event; September 2019
Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan
Tenure2 August 2022 – 4 January 2024[1]
Proclamation12 November 2022[2]
PredecessorTengku Zubaidah (as Tengku Ampuan Mahkota)
SuccessorVacant
BornSofie Louise Johansson
(1986-06-06) 6 June 1986 (age 38)
Mjölby, Kingdom of Sweden
Spouse
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(m. 2019)​
IssueTengku Muhammad Johan Petra[3]
Regnal name
Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra
ReligionSunni Islam

Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra (Jawi: چئ ڤوان سوفي لوءيس يوهانسون ڤيترا‎; born 6 June 1986) is a Swedish member of the Kelantan royal family as the wife of Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra, the former Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Kelantan.

Early life

Johansson was born and raised in Mantorp, Mjölby, Sweden.[4] She graduated in English and Sociology Studies.[5]

She moved to the United Kingdom to work as an au pair.[6]

Personal life

Johansson married the then-Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Kelantan Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra on 19 April 2019 at Istana Balai Besar, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.[7]

She gave birth to their first child and eldest son, Tengku Muhammad Johan Petra, on 17 July 2023.[8]

Titles and styles

Styles of
Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra
Reference styleHer Gracious
Spoken styleYour Gracious
Alternative styleChe Puan

As a commoner who became consort to a prince and senior member of the royal family, she was granted the honorific form of address as Che Puan (glossed as "Lady") and the style of Yang Berbahagia (translated as "Her Gracious").[9]

She was previously bestowed upon her the title Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan (equivalent to the Crown Princess) by her brother-in-law, Sultan Muhammad V.[10] She was styled as Her Highness Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra, Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan effectively from 2 August 2022 until 4 January 2024.[11]

The full title and style of Che Puan Sofie Louise is:

Her Gracious Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra, S.P.M.K.

Issue

Name Born Place birth Age
His Highness Tengku Muhammad Johan Petra Bin Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra (2023-07-17)17 July 2023 Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu, Kelantan 1 year 5 months

Honour

Award and nomination

Year Award Category Result
2020 NONA Superwoman Award NONA Royal Award[13] Won[14]

References

  1. ^ "Sultan Muhammad V also bestowed the title of Her Highness Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan to Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra, wife of the Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan". The Star. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra also conferred the title Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan and an award from Sultan Muhammad V in an investiture ceremony held at Istana Balai Besar". New Straits Times. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  3. ^ Afiq Amin (24 July 2023). "Kelantan Crown Prince & Crown Princess Officially Announce Name Of First-born Child". Hype MY. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  4. ^ Rachel Genevieve (9 April 2019). "Kelantan's crown prince met his Swedish bride in England: he was in university, she was doing chores for a UK family". Business Insider Malaysia. Archived from the original on 22 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Kenali Cik Sofie Louise Johansson, Bakal Isteri Tengku Mahkota Kelantan". Murai Malaysia. 9 April 2019.
  6. ^ "The Malaysian Prince and The Swedish Beauty". Albawaba. 21 April 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  7. ^ Sadho Ram (7 April 2019). "Swedish National Sofie Louise Johansson Is Getting Married To Crown Prince Of Kelantan". SAYS Malaysia.
  8. ^ "Tengku Mahkota Kelantan and wife welcome first child, a baby boy".
  9. ^ Tania Jayatilaka (20 September 2021). "Che/Cik Puan is a title bestowed upon non-royal wives of senior royals". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Sultan Muhammad V also declared Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra as Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan". New Straits Times. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  11. ^ Times, New Straits (17 January 2024). "Sultan Muhamad V has revoked the title of Tengku Mahkota Kelantan which was bestowed on Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra due to undisclosed reasons". New Straits Times. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra were also conferred with the Ahli Yang Kehormat Yang Pertama (Seri Paduka) Bagi Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia (SPMK) award which carries the title Dato'". New Straits Times. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  13. ^ "NONA SUPERWOMAN AWARD 2020 recognition night, 47 awards for Best-in-class recipients". Mingguan Wanita (in Malay). 14 December 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  14. ^ "NONA SUPERWOMAN AWARD 2020 celebrates the success of Inspiring Women". Nona (in Malay). 21 December 2020. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
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