Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (Jawi:المهتدي بالله ابن حسن البلقية;[1] born 17 February 1974) is the eldest son ofSultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his wifeQueen Saleha.[2] He is theCrown Prince ofBrunei Darussalam, and is first in theline of succession to the Bruneian throne. He is expected to eventually lead the state and government, and is regarded as the second most significant figure in the political hierarchy.[3]
Al-Muhtadee Billah
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Pengiran Muda Mahkota | |||||
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Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office | |||||
Assumed office 24 May 2005 | |||||
Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah | ||||
Prime Minister | Hassanal Bolkiah | ||||
Crown Prince of Brunei Darul Salam | |||||
Tenure | 10 August 1998 | ||||
Predecessor | Hasanal Bolkiah•Vacant from 1967 to 1998 | ||||
Born | (1974-02-17)17 February 1974 (age 51) Istana Darul Hana, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | ||||
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House | Bolkiah | ||||
Father | Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah | ||||
Mother | Pengiran Anak Saleha | ||||
Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
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Military career | |||||
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Years of active service | 2004–present | ||||
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Early life and education
editPrince Muda (Prince) Al-Muhtadee Billah was born atIstana Darul Hana,Bandar Seri Begawan during the reign of his father on 17 February 1974.[4] He is the first-born son, and thus heir to thethrone of Brunei. His early schooling was at the Putera Puteri School at Istana Darul Hana.[4] He received his primary education atSt. Andrew's School.[4] He finished reading the "surah-surah Lazim" and theQuran in 1988.[5] Subsequently, he progressed through the Brunei Junior Certificate of Education (BJCE) in 1988, and theGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE)Ordinary Level exam in 1991 while he was studying at thePaduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College.[5] He was further educated atEmanuel School in London.[4] He passed hisGCE Advanced Level exams in 1994.[5]
Al-Muhtadee Billah attended tutorials at theUniversiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), and began his overseas education at theOxford Centre for Islamic Studies in October 1995.[6][5] He matriculated for admission toUniversity of Oxford's Foreign Service Programme atMagdalen College, Oxford, where he graduated in 1997.[6] During his two years at Oxford, the heir was known as "Mr. Omar Hassan,"[7] allowing him to live anonymously and enjoy a typical student social life.[8] While at Oxford, he followed a programme of study specially designed for him involvingIslamic studies, trade, diplomacy, andinternational relations. He received hisdiploma inDiplomatics in a special convocation held on 3 August 1998 in Bandar Seri Begawan.[9]
Crown Prince
editEarly appointments and duties
editAl-Muhtadee Billah was proclaimedCrown Prince of Brunei on 10 August 1998 at theIstana Nurul Iman.[10][11] At the ceremony, his father, the Sultan of Brunei, bestowed upon him the 'Keris Si Naga'.[12] This conferred him in line to become the 30thSultan of Brunei. The ceremony was followed by the procession around the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan.[13]
ThePublic Service Department, Public Service Commission, Immigration Department, Labor Department,Ministry of Finance,Ministry of Health,Ministry of Communications,Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports,Ministry of Religious Affairs, andDatastream Technology Communications (DST) are just a few of the government agencies that Al-Muhtadee Billah has been attached to while he prepares to become the future head of state and head of statehood. The purpose of the attachments is to provide him with as much exposure to the nation's operations as possible.[5]
Al-Muhtadee Billah also holds positions as ageneral in theRoyal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) since 2004,[3] the deputyinspector general of theRoyal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) since 2005,[3] and senior minister in thePrime Minister's Office (PMO) since 24 May 2005.[14][5][15] He gives audiences to foreignambassadors andhigh commissioners,[16] acts as deputy sultan while his father is away, and attends more formal events in order to improve his public speaking skills when givingsabda (crown prince royal speeches).[17] He also serves as thepro-chancellor ofUniversiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) since 16 September 1998;[18]Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA); andUniversiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB).[15]
In the2005 Bruneian cabinet reshuffle on 24 May, Al-Muhtadee Billah was appointed senior minister at thePrime Minister's Office.[19][20] Additionally, he is thechairman of theboard of directors for Brunei Shell Joint Venture (BSJV) Companies since 2018, the chairman of theWawasan Brunei Supreme Council since 2014, the chairman ofAutoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD) from 2011 to 2020, and the royalpatron of theHeart of Borneo National Council in Brunei since 2011. In addition, he has served as the National Disaster Management Council's (NDMC) chairman from 2006 to 2018, the chairman of the Manpower Planning Council from 2015 to 2019, thechief scout of thePersekutuan Pengakap Negara Brunei Darussalam (PPNBD) from 2013 to 2018,[21] and the patron of theTemburong District Development Authority since 2018.[15]
Engagements in foreign relations
editAn annual highlight of the Singapore–Brunei Young Leaders' Programme (YLP) was Al-Muhtadee Billah's state visits to Singapore.[22][23][24] 2019 sees him meet dignitaries and state officials, includingPresidentHalimah Yacob andPrime MinisterLee Hsien Loong.[24] These visits also solidify the two countries' close relationship.[25] He also paid visits to government buildings and notable locations, includingChangi Naval Base,Our Tampines Hub, andVictoria School.[26][24]
While expressing satisfaction with theUnited Nations' (UN) efforts, Al-Muhtadee Billah underlined the need for structural changes to reflect the globalised world during thegeneral debate of the sixty-seventh session of the UN General Assembly. He emphasised the significance of reaching a regional agreement, using the ASEAN's strategy as an illustration. He also listed three major areas in which the UN is essential to building a brighter future that is marked by optimism, assurance, and trust for everyone.[27]
Al-Muhtadee Billah was awarded the title of Honorary Member of Special Forces Regiment, RBAF on 4 November 2013, in recognition of his leadership, involvement, and contributions to the growth of the RBAF since his father had conferred the rank of General of the RBAF on him on 25 March 2004.[28] Later on 13 November 2013, he visited the Sri Iskandar Camp,Johor and received an honoraryGreen Beret. GeneralZulkifeli Mohd Zin gave the award during a ceremony held on the parade area of the camp.[29] He gave the Chief of the21st Special Service Group (21 GGK) a plaque, and he was then given aguard of honour at the 21 GGK Parade Square.[30]
On 3 May 2014, Al-Muhtadee Billah paid a visit to Indonesia's Special Forces Command (Kopassus), where he was bestowed with the title of Honorary Member. In asabda, he acknowledged thestrong bilateral ties between Brunei and Indonesia, particularly in the area of defense cooperation, and thanked Kopassus for the invitation during the audience. He went to the meeting room where Major General Agus Sutomo was giving a briefing.[31] Al-Muhtadee Billah was met with a guard of honour upon arriving atKesatrian Marinir Hartono on 6 May 2014, together with AdmiralMarsetio and Major General A. Faridz Washington. He first attended a conferment ceremony when he was named an honorary member of theIndonesian Marine Corps, followed by an honorary beret and badge from Major General Faridz.[32]
Deputy Prime MinisterTeo Chee Hean invited Al-Muhtadee Billah to come to Singapore for a five-day official visit as part of the Singapore–Brunei YLP from 1 to 5 September 2014. In addition to driving the improvedLight Strike Vehicle (LSV) Mark-II and witnessing live shooting displays, he received the SAF's Honorary Advanced Combat Skills Badge during his visit. His visit highlights the unique and established defence cooperation between Brunei and Singapore, which is emphasised by frequent encounters through visits, bilateral exercises, and professional exchanges.[33]
Al-Muhtadee Billah stated during the NDMC meeting on 10 October 2016, that a nationwide strategy is required to stop theZika virus from spreading since public support for government initiatives depends on shared responsibility. He underlined that for government initiatives like fogging and fumigation to be successful, the community must be actively involved. He thankedAllah for sparing Brunei from theglobal health crisis and emphasised the council's responsibility in educating the people and fostering readiness.[34]
In honour of the 50th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement (CIA), Al-Muhtadee Billah and Teo Chee Hean launched a special exhibition named "Abode of Peace & the Lion City: A Brunei-Singapore Exhibition" has opened at the art gallery at theDermaga Diraja Bandar Seri Begawan on 4 November 2017. The exhibition in Bandar Seri Begawan, and it features coins, notes, and stamps that mark the milestone. The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports of Brunei and theSingapore Philatelic Museum collaborated on the two-part exhibition's curation.[35]
Al-Muhtadee Billah highlighted the need of cooperation between the public and private sectors in discovering economic possibilities and assisting firms in navigating theCOVID-19 epidemic during the recent ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) 2021 opening session, which was conducted via video recording. He underlined how crucial the private sector has been to the region's economic recovery and stressed the value of initiatives like the ABA, the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, and the ASEAN Business Roundtables in promoting cooperation between the public and private sectors. He also mentioned how quickly developing technologies are changing the face of the economy.[36]
Charity work
editThe Dana Pengiran Muda Mahkota Al-Muhtadee Billah for Orphans (DANA) Act (Chapter 185)[38] commanded Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah to create the DANA. Al-Muhtadee Billah has given permission for the DANA to be introduced at theJerudong Polo Club on 25 August 1998.[39] The formal presentation and launch of the DANA Account, which happened at the Berakas International Convention Center (ICC) on 30 August 1999.[40] Various government and private sector organisations, financial institutions, business and industry associations, groups, and private people have made their contributions to the DANA before Al-Muhtadee Billah in connection with the DANA's debut.[39][41][42] Three contributors gaveB$75,381 to DANA on 2 April 2024, during a ceremony held in the multipurpose hall of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex.[43]
In honour ofHari Raya Aidilfitri, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has given his permission to once again provide the His Majesty's Personal Gifts (Kurnia) to 4,651 beneficiaries countrywide who arespecial needs,orphans, the poor, and beneficiaries of Monthly Welfare Assistance.[44] The presentation of the personal gifts by the Sultan's sons, acting as his personal representatives, kicked off the ceremony. This was followed by the simultaneous distribution at many locations across all four districts. Al-Muhtadee Billah agreed to give the individual presents to a several thousand recipients from the districts at every yearly events.[45][46][47]
Personal life
editInterests
editHe is apool andsnooker enthusiast, and participated in the2006 WPA Men's World Nine-ball Championship, and later the2008 WPA World Eight-ball Championship.[48] The 2007World Pool Championship was launched on 10 October at theSofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel inManila; Al-Muhtadee Billah represented Brunei in the tournament at theAraneta Coliseum from 3 to 11 November.[49][50]
A football club, theBrunei DPMM FC, is owned by Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, who previously played as a goalkeeper for the team.[51]
Al-Muhtadee Billah also has a fleet of vehicles that includes aFerrari 599 GTB,Mercedes McLaren SLR, andLamborghini Murcielago LP640. Additionally, he is reported to be quite quiet and religious.[4]
Marriage and children
editOn 9 September 2004, Al-Muhtadee Billah married 17-year-oldPengiran Anak Sarah at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan.[52] Guests included theDuke of Gloucester, theCrown Prince of Japan, theYang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, PrincesBandar bin Sultan andSaud bin Faisal of Saudi Arabia, theKing of Bahrain, and several Malaysian sultans.[52] The wedding was also attended by heads of state and government from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.[52] The wedding included abersanding ceremony, and a drive around Bandar Seri Begawan in a golden-toppedRolls-Royce.[53]
The royal couple have four children. Their first child and future heir to the Brunei throne,Pengiran Muda Abdul Muntaqim, was born on 17 March 2007 at theRaja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital.[54][55] Their second child, a daughter,Pengiran Anak Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah, was born on 2 January 2011.[56] Pengiran Anak Sarah gave birth to their third child and second son,Pengiran Muda Muhammad Aiman on 7 June 2015.[57] Their fourth child and second daughter, Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa' Raihaanul Bolkiah, was born at 15:54, on 1 December 2017.[58]
name | born | place of birth | age |
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Pengiran MudaAbdul Muntaqim | (2007-03-17)17 March 2007 | Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Brunei | 18 years, 1 month |
Pengiran AnakMuneerah Madhul Bolkiah | (2011-01-02)2 January 2011 | Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei | 14 years, 4 months |
Pengiran MudaMuhammad Aiman | (2015-06-07)7 June 2015 | Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei | 9 years, 11 months |
Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa' Raihaanul Bolkiah | (2017-12-01)1 December 2017 | Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei | 7 years, 5 months |
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Titles, styles and honours
editTitles and styles
editStyles of The Prince of Brunei | |
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Reference style | His Royal Highness |
Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
Alternative style | Duli Tuanku |
- Since 10 August 1998:Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota[59]
Namesakes
edit- Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah College, a college established inGadong in 1974.[60]
- Jalan Putera Al-Muhtadee Billah, a road in Bandar Seri Begawan.[61]
- Al-Muhtadee Billah Mosque, amosque opened inKampong Sungai Kebun on 17 July 1987.[62]
- Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Mosque, a mosque opened inKampong Tamoi on 16 January 1999.[63]
- Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Hospital, ahospital opened inTutong in 1997.[64]
Honours
editOn 4 September 2006, during the 18thconvocation ceremony of UBD, Al-Muhtadee Billah received anhonorary doctorate inliterature from his father, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.[18] At the 11th UTB convocation ceremony on 14 September 2023, his father awarded Al-Muhtadee Billah an honorary doctorate intechnology innovation in appreciation of his contributions to UTB's growth as the academic leader in engineering, business, science, and technology since the university's upgrade and accreditation.[65] On 17 September 2008, the acting assistant rector of UNISSA granted him an honorary doctorate inIslamic finance in recognition of his leadership and contributions, as well as his noteworthy accomplishments in promoting the expansion, advancement, and empowerment of the Islamic finance ecosystem on a national and worldwide scale.[66]
His academic accretions and honours not only validate the standing and ability of his, but also provide him more legitimacy and momentum in his function as an aide to his father's leadership and administration.[15] Additionally, national honours betsowed upon him are:
- Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB; 15 August 1982)[67][failed verification]
- Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class (DPKT) –Dato Paduka Seri (31 May 2004)[68]
- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal First Class (PHBS; 1 August 1968)[69]
- Proclamation of Independence Medal (1 January 1984)
- Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)[69]
- Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
- National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
- Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal (31 May 2011)
- General Service Medal
- Honorary Member of the Special Forces Regiment, RBAF (4 November 2013)[28]
In addition to national honours, he has received several foreign honours, which are:
- Jordan:
- Grand Cordon of theSupreme Order of the Renaissance (13 May 2008)[70]
- Laos:
- Lian Kiatikhounh Medal of Honour (22 March 2006)[71]
- Malaysia:
- Honorary Member of the21st Special Service Group (13 November 2013)[29]
- Johor:
- First Class of the Most EsteemedRoyal Family Order of Johor (DK I; 12 September 2023)[72]
- Indonesia:
- Honorary Member of theKopassus (3 May 2014)[31]
- Honorary Member of theIndonesian Marine Corps (6 May 2014)[32]
- Netherlands:
- Grand Cross of theOrder of the Crown (21 January 2013)[73]
- Recipient of theKing Willem-Alexander Inauguration Medal (30 April 2013)[74]
- Philippines:
- Grand Cross of theOrder of Lakandula (9 November 2006)[75]
- Saudi Arabia:
- First Class of theOrder of King Abdulaziz (3 January 1999)[70]
- Singapore:
- Distinguished Service Order (DUBC; 8 May 2006)[76]
- Distinguished Service Order (Military) (DUBC; 20 January 2009)[77][78]
- Honorary Advanced Combat Skills Badge (2 September 2014)[33]
- Honorary Light Strike Vehicle MK-II Driver's License (2 September 2014)[33]
- United Kingdom:
- Honorary Knight Grand Cross of theRoyal Victorian Order (GCVO; 17 September 1998)
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editAl-Muhtadee Billah Born: 17 February 1974 | ||
Bruneian royalty | ||
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Vacant Title last held by Hassanal Bolkiah | Crown Prince of Brunei 10 August 1998 – present | Incumbent |
Political offices | ||
New title Post Created | Senior Minister of thePrime Minister's Office 24 May 2005 – present | Incumbent |
Military offices | ||
New title Post Created | General of theRoyal Brunei Armed Forces 25 March 2004 | Incumbent |
Academic offices | ||
New title Post Created | Pro-Chancellor of the University of Brunei Darussalam 1984 – present | Incumbent |
Business positions | ||
Preceded by | Chairman ofBrunei Darussalam Central Bank 2011 – 2021 | Succeeded by |