Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Hassanal Bolkiah is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Ameerah Wardatul. The word "bin/ibn" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Ameerah Wardatul
Princess Ameerah in 2023
Born	(2008-01-28) 28 January 2008 (age 17) Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
House	Bolkiah
Father	Hassanal Bolkiah
Mother	Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim
Religion	Sunni Islam

Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah (born 28 January 2008) is a member of the royal family of Brunei. She is the daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah by his former third wife, Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim.

Early life

Princess Ameerah was born on 28 January 2008 to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his third wife, Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim. ^[1] Her parents divorced in 2010 ^[2] and her father received full custody. ^[3] She has one older brother, Prince Abdul Wakeel, along with ten half siblings from his father's first two marriages and two half siblings from her mother's second marriage. ^[4]

Education

Princess Ameerah attends Jerudong International School in Kampong Jerudong, Brunei. In March 2023, She earned the gold award in the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge ^[5] and in September 2024, she achieved 8 A*/A grades in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education. ^[6]

Royal duties

Princess Ameerah and Prince Wakeel in front of a KC-130J Super Hercules at BRIDEX in 2013

As a member of the royal family, Princess Ameerah participates in incoming state visits to Brunei, investiture ceremonies, ^[7] and National Day celebrations. ^[8]

With her brother, Prince Wakeel, she visited the Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition in December 2013, ^[9] opened a new area of Jerudong Park in July 2017, ^[10] and attended the closing gala of the 5th ASEAN Children's Forum in August 2018. ^[11]

In July 2024, she traveled to Kuala Lumpur for the installation of Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor as the 17th King of Malaysia. ^{[12] [13]}

Titles, styles, and honours

Title and style

Her full title and style is Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Puteri Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah Binti Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Wad'daulah ^[14] It is usually translated in English as Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah of Brunei.

Honours

• Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB)
• Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)

References

1. "New princess named" (PDF). Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. 2 February 2008. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
2. "Brunei sultan Hassanal Bolkiah divorces third wife Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim". The Australian. 17 June 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
3. Suzi (30 January 2023). ""You Are Such A Beautiful Girl," Azrinaz Titip Ucapan Indah 'Birthday' Ke-15 YTM Puteri Ameerah!". Nona (in Malay). Retrieved 22 November 2025.
4. Mohamed, Hamizatul Maizan Binti (14 April 2021). "Seindah Nama, Atheera Medinah Pilihan Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim Buat Cahaya Mata Terbaharunya". Nona (in Malay). Retrieved 22 November 2025.
5. "Gold award for Princess Ameerah". Borneo Bulletin. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
6. "Jerudong International School (JIS) celebrates outstanding IGCSE results". Jerudong International School. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
7. "His Majesty confers decorations in grand birthday investiture". Borneo Bulletin. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
8. Mahmud, Rokiah (24 February 2017). "Patriotism fills nation". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 25 February 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
9. "Their Royal Highnesses Visit BRIDEX 2013". Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
10. Yakof, Abdul Hakiim (29 July 2017). "Royalty launch new attractions at Jerudong Park Playground". Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
11. "5th ASEAN Children's Forum Gala Night". RTB News. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
12. "Royalty grace Malaysian coronation ceremony". Borneo Bulletin. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
13. "Princess Ameerah of Brunei catches eye of Malaysians during King's installation". The Star. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
14. Al-Sufri, Jamil (2002). Adat Istiadat Diraja Brunei (in Malay). Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. p. 8. ISBN   9991734228.

External links

• Media related to Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah at Wikimedia Commons