| Nor Ehsani نور إيهسني | |||||||||
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| Born | 15 October 1935 Klang, Selangor, British Malaya | ||||||||
| Spouse | Tengku Pengiran | ||||||||
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| House | Bolkiah | ||||||||
| Father | Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin | ||||||||
| Mother | Tengku Raihani | ||||||||
Princess Nor Ehsani (born 15 October 1935) or sometimes spelled Noor Ehsani, [2] [3] is the only child and daughter of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin and Queen Tengku Raihani. [4]
Additionally, she is also a granddaughter of both Sultans Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah and Muhammad Jamalul Alam II, niece to both Sultans Omar Ali Saifuddien III of Brunei (paternal) and Hisamuddin Alam Shah of Selangor (maternal) as well as an aunt (first cousin once removed) to Sultan Sharafuddin cum paternal first cousin to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and also a maternal first cousin to Sultan Salahuddin. Out of four siblings, she is the only surviving gahara (pure descendants of the sultan) of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin. [5]
Noor Ehsani agreed to take on the role of State Commissioner in 1964, and the Girl Guide Movement reopened after a British trainer paid a visit. In order to further aid in the promotion of Guiding throughout the nation, the Bruneian government established the position of Organising Commissioner in the State Education Department in 1966. This position's duties included setting up Guide companies and Brownie packs in schools. Nine new Brownie packs and fourteen new Guide companies have been formed by 1972. [6]
Born in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia (then located in the Federated Malay States) on 15 October 1935 as the only daughter of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin of Brunei and his consort, Tengku Raihani of Selangor. [7] Currently residing in Kampong Sungai Hanching, Jalan Muara, Bandar Seri Begawan, Princess Nor Ehsani is married to Tengku Pengiran bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, her cousin and grandson of Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah. Following the demise of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin in 1950, Tengku Ampuan Raihani and Princess Nor Ehsani temporarily established themselves in Kuching, Sarawak, prior to departing from their abode and relocating to her native Selangor. [8] For the New Year's and Hari Raya Puasa celebrations, Nor Ehsani, whose electric supply was switched off in February 1967, sojourned herself to Kuala Lumpur along with her husband and three sons. [9]
The Brunei monarchy had rules that stated she was unfit to take her father's reign. The younger brother of the late Sultan, Omar Ali Saifuddien III, was given the title of Sultan because all of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin's children were female. [5] She often accompanies her cousin-in-law, Queen Saleha in performing royal duties. Due to confusion caused by the Registration Department, her husband is sometimes known as Tengku Pengiran Abdul Aziz. [8] On 5 August 2007, she gave permission to attend the Royal Berkshire Hall award presentation event for the 2007 Persatuan Pertiwi Quran Reading Competition. [10]
Tengku Putera Pawzy, Tengku Putera Amir Farouk and Tengku Putera Muhammad Harris Fadizllah are her three children with her spouse. [11] [5]
She has been awarded : [5]
Family Order of Laila Utama (DK) – Dato Laila Utama [12] 
Family Order of Seri Utama (DK; 10 December 1963) – Dato Seri Utama
Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
Malaysia 
Recipient of the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal (23 September 1999)The Malay language has a complex system of styles, titles and honorifics which are used extensively in Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Singapore.
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Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien was the 28th Sultan of Brunei, reigning from 1950 until his abdication in 1967 to his oldest son, Hassanal Bolkiah.
Ahmad Tajuddin Akhazul Khairi Waddien was the 27th Sultan of Brunei from 1924 until his death in 1950. He was succeeded by his younger brother Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
Bendahara was an administrative position within classical Malay kingdoms comparable to a vizier before the intervention of European powers during the 19th century. A bendahara was appointed by a sultan and was a hereditary post. The bendahara and the sultan shared the same lineage.
Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Raja Musa was the fifth Sultan of Selangor reigning from 1898 to 1938. He was known as Raja Sulaiman before being crowned sultan.
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Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam, sometimes spelled Muhammad Alam, was a nobleman, magistrate and politician who became the fourth Speaker of the Brunei Legislative Council from 1971 until 1974 and Chief of Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara from 1954 to 1981. He is the father of Pengiran Anak Saleha, the queen consort of Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei. He was also a maternal grandfather of Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince.
The Most Esteemed Family Order of Seri Utama is an order of Brunei. It was established on 1 March 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. The order carries the post-nominal letters "DK" as well as the title "Dato Seri Utama".
The Most Esteemed Family Order of Laila Utama is an order of Brunei. It was established on 1 March 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III. The order carries the post-nominal letters "DK" or "DK I" as well as the title "Dato Laila Utama".
The Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei is an order of Brunei. It was established on 15 August 1982 by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The order carries the post-nominal letters "DKMB".
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Pengiran Anak Hajah Besar was a member of the royal family as the wife of Pengiran Anak Mohammad Alam and the mother of Pengiran Anak Saleha, the queen consort of Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th Sultan of Brunei.
Tengku Raihani was Queen of Brunei as the wife of the 27th Sultan of Brunei, Ahmad Tajuddin. She is the daughter of Sultan Sulaiman of Selangor and one of his consorts, Cik Puan Maimunah binti Abdullah.
Pengiran Anak Damit was the Queen of Brunei as the wife of the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
Pengiran Haji Muhammad Salleh bin Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad was a Bruneian nobleman and politician who formerly held several high-ranking positions which included being a member of the State Council, Privy Council, Legislative Council, and the Chief Kadi.
Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah is the fifth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Saleha.
Pengiran Anak Haji Muhammad Bey Muntassir was a member of the royal family of Brunei as the husband of Princess Amal Jefriah Bolkiah, the sixth daughter of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, and brother-in-law to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Additionally, he was also a member of the Brunei Privy Council.
Pengiran Anak Datin Seri Setia Hajah Siti Saerah, also referred to as Balabab Besar, was the eldest child and daughter of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin and Kadayang Amas. Additionally, she was the eldest granddaughter of Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II and Raja Isteri Fatimah, and first cousin to the current Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
