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 Bolkiah. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah
رشيده ساءعادةال بولكيه
Rashidah in 2024
Born (1969-07-26) 26 July 1969 (age 55)
Istana Darul Hana, Tumasek, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Spouse
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(m. 1996)​
Issue
List
  • Pengiran Anak Raheemah Sanaul Bolkiah
  • Pengiran Anak Hariisah Widadul Bolqiah
  • Pengiran Anak Abdul Raqiib
  • Pengiran Anak Abdul Haseeb
  • Pengiran Anak Raqeeqah Raayatul Bolqiah
Names
Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah binti Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Regnal name
Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah binti Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
HouseBolkiah
FatherSultan Hassanal Bolkiah
MotherPengiran Anak Saleha

Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah (born 26 July 1969) is the eldest daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha.

Education and early life

Princess Rashidah (or Rashida) attended Puteri-Putera School, St. Andrew's School,[1] Jerudong International School and graduated Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration. She worked in the Public Service Department of the Prime Minister's Office in 1994, and the Ministry of Development in 1995.[2]

Marriage and children

Marriage

The marriage of Princess Rashidah and her will-be husband, Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Shahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Rahim,[3] was broadcast to the public via Radio Television Brunei (RTB), and the celebration followed the Malay Muslim Monarchy philosophy. The Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja held at Istana Nurul Iman on 9 August 1996. Prior to the wedding, rumors have been circulating around the population of Brunei. The Gendang Jaga-Jaga began with court musicians playing traditional music instruments, followed by a 21-gun salute at the Lapau. After that, the Menerima Tanda Diraja was carried out on 12 August.[2]

Then on the Afternoon of 13 August, the Menerima Pertunangan Diraja began. That following day, the Berbedak Ceremony was carried out, and at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Akad Nikah unites both the bride and groom on 15 August. After several days of ceremonies, Bersanding was carried out in the Throne Hall of the Istana Nurul Iman with the presence of the Royal family, both local and foreign 5,000 guests on 18 August.[2] Whitney Houston gave a private concert to celebrate her wedding.[4] According to reports, she received $7 million to perform at this occasion.[5]

Children

Princess Rashidah and Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim have 2 sons and 3 daughters. The order by age is as follows;

  • Pengiran Anak Raheemah Sanaul Bolkiah (born 28 December 1997)[6]
  • Pengiran Anak Hariisah Widadul Bolqiah (born 25 October 1999)[7]
  • Pengiran Anak Abdul Raqiib (born 14 May 2002)[8]
  • Pengiran Anak Abdul Haseeb (born 14 January 2006)[9]
  • Pengiran Anak Raqeeqah Raayatul Bolqiah (born 16 December 2009)[10]

Personal interests

Princess Rashidah enjoys playing badminton and bowling.[2]

She is the current President of Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam (PPPBD).[11] During the World Thinking Day 2014 celebration, she mentioned the improvement of the educational attainment level among the PPPBD members who are still in school, and to enhance their ability to pursue higher education.[12]

Honours

Styles of
Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah
Reference styleYang Teramat Mulia
Spoken styleYour Royal Highness

Namesakes

Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Secondary School

Honours

National

See also: Orders, decorations, and medals of Brunei and List of honours of the Bruneian royal family by country
  • National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)

Foreign

References

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  2. ^ a b c d "A Royal Wedding To Remember" (PDF). Brunei Today. Vol. 3 (2 ed.). 1996.
  3. ^ "HRH Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah attends daughter's convocation ceremony in Bristol – The Bruneian". 2 August 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Watch Whitney Houston 'I Have Nothing' Live In Brunei 1996". Whitney Houston Official Site. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Prince Jefri: The Prince Who Blew Through Billions". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  6. ^ "Royalty lead netball camp » Borneo Bulletin Online". Royalty lead netball camp. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Berkenan Berangkat Ke Majlis Penyampaian Sijil, Konvokesyen | Brunei's No.1 News Website". www.brudirect.com. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Cucunda bari Kebawah DYMM" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 16 May 2002. p. 4.
  9. ^ "Kebawah DYMM kurniakan nama cucunda baginda" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. Vol. 51. 19 January 2006. p. 16.
  10. ^ "Berita – Berangkat ke Konvokesyen dan Konsert TASKA..." www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  11. ^ "070517 YTM PS PENGIRAN ANAK PUTERI HAJAH RASHIDAH SA ADATUL BOLKIAH BERKENAN BERANGKAT KE MAJLIS PENYAMPAIAN LENCANA KEAHLIAN TE". www.infofoto.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  12. ^ "Sultanate – News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Royalty at World Thinking Day celebrations". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  13. ^ Brunei (1994). Brunei Darussalam. Broadcasting and Information Department, Prime Minister's Office. p. 148.
  14. ^ Brunei Darussalam Statistical Yearbook (in Malay). Statistics Division, Economic Planning Unit, Ministry of Finance. 2010. p. 176.
  15. ^ "FP-IHS". expert.ubd.edu.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  16. ^ "Ministry of Health – Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Health Centre". www.moh.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  17. ^ "SenaraiMasjid – MASJID RASHIDAH SA'ADATUL BOLKIAH, KAMPONG SUNGAI AKAR". www.mora.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  18. ^ "Forestry Department – PRYNSA". www.forestry.gov.bn. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  19. ^ "Brunei-Jordan share warm bilateral relations" (PDF). Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. Vol. 23. 2008. p. 1.