The Lives of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's 12 Children

Sultan's Family Overview

• 👑 Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has ruled for over fifty years and has twelve official children from three wives.
• 💡 His first wife, Anak Saleha, remains by his side and gave birth to six children.
• 💬 The royal children grew up in luxury but under constant pressure from strict royal rules.

Children of Queen Saleha

• 📌 Princess Rashidah (firstborn) graduated from the University of Brunei and worked in government and charity, marrying at twenty-seven.
• 🤫 Princess Muta-Wakkilah became a lawyer but later disappeared from public life, known for her religious devotion and never marrying.
• 👑 Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah studied at Oxford, actively participates in government, and is preparing to take the throne.
• 💔 Princess Majeedah divorced her husband in 2023 after rumors of infidelity and abuse, leading to her ex-husband losing all titles.
• ✨ Princess Hafizah achieved much in education and career, working at the Ministry of Finance, and married for love.
• 💎 Prince Abdul Malik heads the Sultan Bolkiah Foundation; his wedding was the most lavish in Brunei's history, though he now lives a modest lifestyle.

Children of Mariam

• 🎬 Prince Abdul Azim was a charismatic prince who dreamed of a movie career in Hollywood, but tragically passed away at 38 from a serious autoimmune disease.
• 🐎 Princess Azemah is an outstanding athlete, the only woman allowed to play for Brunei's national polo team, and oversees women's sports.
• 🏀 Princess Fadzillah is known as “Brunei’s Sports Princess” for her passion for netball and captaining the national team.
• ⭐ Prince Abdul Mateen is a popular figure, known for his military career, university education, and active involvement in national affairs, with a large Instagram following.

Children of Azrinaz

• 📚 Prince Abdul Wakeel is gaining fans and is seen by many as a future face of the royal dynasty.
• 💔 Princess Ameerah, the youngest, was raised by Queen Saleha after her parents' divorce and is forbidden to speak to her mother.
• 🤫 There are rumors of other children from the Sultan's turbulent past and harem that the royal family does not acknowledge publicly.