Brunei Sultan strips daughter-in-law of royal title over 'unbecoming conduct'
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has stripped daughter-in-law Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah of her royal title over conduct deemed “unbecoming” of a royal spouse. The palace said her actions tarnished the monarchy’s reputation and showed disrespect towards the Sultan. Raabi’atul remains married to Prince Abdul Malik, with no divorce announced, while their four daughters retain their titles.
Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her royal title due to her conduct being deemed "unbecoming" of a spouse of a royal family member. The Office of the Grand Chamberlain issued the decree on August 8, revoking her title of "Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri" immediately.
Raabi’atul, 33, is married to Prince Abdul Malik, the Sultan's second son and fourth in line to the Bruneian throne. The Sultan's decision was made following unspecified conduct that tarnished the monarchy's reputation and showed a lack of respect towards himself. Raabi’atul and Prince Abdul Malik married in 2015, and they have four daughters whose royal titles remain unaffected by the Sultan's decree.
This is the first time the Sultan has revoked royal titles from a member of his family who remains married to one of his sons.
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