ISTANA NURUL IMAN, Monday 17 August 2015 – His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha consented to host a royal banquet last night for thousands of uniformed personnel in conjunction with His Majesty’s 69th birthday celebration at the Istana Nurul Iman.
Accompanying Their Majesties were His Majesty’s children and siblings, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Rabi’atul Adawiyyah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah and Her Royal Highness Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.
Also in attendance were Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam, as well as other members of the Royal Family.
The royal banquet is an annual event where guests from various security agencies, organisations and associations are feted.
It is also signified His Majesty’s appreciation for their continuing efforts and dedication in promoting peace, security and stability in the country while achieving progress and development.
Prior to the royal banquet, a Doa Selamat was read by the State Mufti, Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned.
Following that, the uniformed personnel assembled as His Majesty made his way to greet and shake hands with them, symbolising the warmth and appreciation of a caring monarch. His Majesty was accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, His Royal, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel and Her Royal Highness Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.
It was a truly cherished occasion for the thousands of uniformed personnel, including His Majesty Sultan’s Flight, Brunei Scouts Association, Red Crescent, National Service Programme (PKBN), Fire and Rescue Department cadets and others.
