Azrinaz Mazhar binti Hakim Mazhar (born 28 September 1979), formerly Pengiran Isteri (Princess Consort) Azrinaz Mazhar, is the Malaysian-born and previously the third wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei. She is the second child of Hakim Mazhar bin Mohammad Johar and Fauziah binti Abdullah Mansoor.
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| Born | 23 September 1979 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | ||||
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| Father | Hakim Mazhar bin Mohammad Johar | ||||
| Mother | Fauziah binti Abdullah Mansoor | ||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
| Occupation | Journalist | ||||
Personal life edit
Azrinaz was married to Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, at a private ceremony attended by family members and close friends at the Istana Sultan Brunei (Sultan of Brunei's Palace) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The marriage was a heavily guarded secret and was only leaked to the press much later by one of the guests. She became the third wife of the king. She was given the title HRH Princess Consort (Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Isteri) Azrinaz Mazhar.[1] On June 1, 2006, she gave birth to Prince Abdul Wakeel. The pregnancy itself was also kept secret. A 21-cannon salute was fired at the vicinity of the Istana Nurul Iman to celebrate the birth. On January 28, 2008, she gave birth to Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.[2] Azrinaz was divorced by the Sultan of Brunei through a special announcement on June 16, 2010. Upon the announcement, her royal title, state decorations and medal of honour were withdrawn,[3] but her children retain their titles.
Azrinaz married for a second time on 1 May 2018, to Fairos Khan Abdul Hamid. Their solemnisation ceremony took place at her house and attended by family members and close friends.[4]
Children and their date of birth edit
| Name | Born | Place of birth | Age |
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| His Royal Highness (Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Duli Pengiran Muda) Prince Abdul Wakeel Ibni Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah |
1 June 2006 | Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei | 17 |
| Her Royal Highness (Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Puteri) Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah Binti Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah |
28 January 2008 | Istana Nurul Iman, Brunei | 16 |
| Areesya Malaykha | 15 September 2019 | Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 4 |
| Atheera Medinah | 26 March 2021 | Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 3 |
Honours edit
She has been awarded[citation needed] :
Bruneian edit
Recipient of the Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB)(20 August 2005 – revoked after divorce).
Foreign edit
Jordan : Grand Cordon Special Class of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance (13 May 2008).[5][6]
References edit
- ^ "Brunei Sultan divorces M'sian wife after five years". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 14 January 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
- ^ "New bundle of joy for royal family". The Brunei Times.
- ^ "His Majesty divorces Azrinaz Mazhar". The Brunei Times.
- ^ Chua, Dennis (5 May 2018). "#Showbiz: Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim weds a second time on Labour Day | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "Warisanpermaisuri" blog, Queen Saleha page with orders mentions (Dec. 2012)
- ^ Supreme Order of the Renaissance
