Prince Abdul Wakeel of Brunei
Abdul Wakeel
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| Born | 1 June 2006 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| House | Bolkiah |
| Father | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Mother | Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
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Abdul Wakeel ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (Jawi: عبد الوکيل; born 1 June 2006) is a member of the royal family of Brunei. He is the son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah by his former third wife, Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim, and is sixth in the line of succession to the Bruneian throne.
Early life
Prince Wakeel was born on 1 June 2006 to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his third wife, Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim.[1] His parents divorced in 2010[2] and his father received full custody.[3] He has one younger sister, Princess Ameerah Wardatul, along with ten half siblings from his father's first two marriages and two half siblings from his mother's second marriage.[4]
Education
Prince Wakeel graduated from Jerudong International School with a BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma. He earned grades of DDM which is equivalent to AAC grades at A-level and 128 UCAS points.[5]
Royal duties
As a member of the royal family, Prince Wakeel participates in incoming state visits to Brunei, investiture ceremonies,[6] and National Day celebrations.[7]
With his sister, Princess Ameerah, he visited the Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition in December 2013,[8] opened a new area of Jerudong Park in July 2017,[9] and attended the closing gala of the 5th ASEAN Children's Forum in August 2018.[10]
In April 2023, he presented Kurnia Peribadi personal gifts on behalf of his father in Temburong.[11] On 16 May 2024, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah appointed Prince Wakeel to the Privy Council.[12]
Titles, styles, and honours
Title and style
His full title and style is Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Wakeel ibni Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah[13] It is usually translated in English as His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Wakeel of Brunei.
Honours
- Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB)
- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS)
- National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
- Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
References
- ^ "Baby Prince For Brunei Sultan". Bernama. 2 June 2006. Archived from the original on 2 June 2006. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ^ "Brunei sultan Hassanal Bolkiah divorces third wife Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim". The Australian. 17 June 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ^ Khusyairi, Khairil (2 June 2025). "Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim Titip Ucapan Istimewa Buat Putera Abd Wakeel - "Mommy Tak Pernah Lupa…"". Gempak (in Malay). Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Class of 2025 shines with record-high exam results". Borneo Bulletin. 30 August 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "His Majesty confers decorations in grand birthday investiture". Borneo Bulletin. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ Hazair, Hadthiah; Bandial, Ain; Abu Bakar, Rasidah (24 February 2018). "Brunei Darussalam marks 34th National Day as youth are called to the fore". The Scoop. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "Their Royal Highnesses Visit BRIDEX 2013". Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ Yakof, Abdul Hakiim (29 July 2017). "Royalty launch new attractions at Jerudong Park Playground". Borneo Bulletin. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "5th ASEAN Children's Forum Gala Night". RTB News. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "Prince Wakeel presents His Majesty's personal gifts in Temburong". Borneo Bulletin. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "By Command of His Majesty". Prime Minister's Office. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ^ Al-Sufri, Jamil (2002). Adat Istiadat Diraja Brunei (in Malay). Jabatan Adat Istiadat Negara. p. 8. ISBN 9991734228.
External links
- Media related to Abdul Wakeel at Wikimedia Commons