Malaysia’s Princess Ilyana marries British GT racer Chris Froggatt
Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Ilyana Alia, daughter of Pahang Sultan Al-Sultan Abdullah, married British racing driver Christopher Lionel Froggatt in Kuala Lumpur on August 7. The ceremony was attended by members of the Pahang royal family and followed traditional Islamic wedding customs, including the presentation of ‘mas kahwin’, ring exchange and ‘merenjis’.
Princess Ilyana Alia, daughter of the Sultan of Pahang, married British racing driver Christopher Lionel Froggatt on Friday, August 7 in Kuala Lumpur. Ilyana, 29, is the daughter of Sultan Abdullah, who served as Malaysia’s king from 2019 to 2024, while Froggatt, 32, is a prominent racer competing in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup.
The royal wedding took place at the Shangri-La hotel in Kuala Lumpur, with Sultan Abdullah in attendance along with other members of the Pahang royal family, including Regent Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah and his younger siblings. Froggatt, who began his passion for cars at a young age and switched to professional racing at 24, has achieved success in international motor racing with notable wins and titles to his name.
The ceremony followed Islamic traditions, featuring the presentation of the 'mas kahwin' and exchange of wedding rings, as well as a symbolic 'merenjis' gesture for blessings and well-being.
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