Pengiran Anak Saleha
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Saleha Mohamed Alam is the Queen consort
of Brunei as the wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
, the current Sultan of Brunei. She is the daughter of Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam and Pengiran Anak Besar.
), Brunei Darussalam on 7 October 1946.
Saleha had her early education through private tuition at the surau (a large prayer hall) of Istana Darul Hana. She also attended religious classes. She furthered her secondary education at Sekolah Tinggi Perempuan Raja Isteri (STPRI) in Bandar Seri Begawan
until 1965.
of Brunei, on 29 July 1965.
The Sultan and Saleha are first cousins. The Sultan's late mother and the Queen's late father were siblings.
Saleha has two sons and four daughters. She has nine grandchildren, (5 of her daughter Princess Rashidah, 2 of her son Crown Prince Billah and 2 of her daughter Princess Majeedah) and her eldest son is the Crown Prince of Brunei.
Saleha's younger sister, Pengiran Anak Hajah Damit, died from cancer
, aged 51, on 19 August 2007.
, the Brunei Government Senior Officers Wives Welfare Association (BISTARI), the Women's Council of Brunei Darussalam, The Women Graduates' Association, and the Brunei Shell Women Association.
To show her compassion, In 2010 she donated financial aid as her personal contribution to thousands of both foreign and local women for their families. Each woman received B$700.00. The donations were handed over by all the Brunei royal princesses as her special and personal representatives at each of the four districts of Brunei Darussalam.
Queen consort
A queen consort is the wife of a reigning king. A queen consort usually shares her husband's rank and holds the feminine equivalent of the king's monarchical titles. Historically, queens consort do not share the king regnant's political and military powers. Most queens in history were queens consort...
of Brunei as the wife of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Hassanal Bolkiah
General Haji Sir Hassan al-Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah GCB GCMG is the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th Sultan of Brunei and the first Prime Minister of Brunei Darussalam...
, the current Sultan of Brunei. She is the daughter of Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam and Pengiran Anak Besar.
Early life
Saleha was born at Kampong Sumbiling, Jalan Istana Darussalam in Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri BegawanBandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan, with an estimated population 140,000 , is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei...
), Brunei Darussalam on 7 October 1946.
Saleha had her early education through private tuition at the surau (a large prayer hall) of Istana Darul Hana. She also attended religious classes. She furthered her secondary education at Sekolah Tinggi Perempuan Raja Isteri (STPRI) in Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan, with an estimated population 140,000 , is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei...
until 1965.
Marriage and family life
Saleha married Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (before known as HRH Prince Hassanal Bolkiah) who was at the time the Crown PrinceCrown Prince
A crown prince or crown princess is the heir or heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy. The wife of a crown prince is also titled crown princess....
of Brunei, on 29 July 1965.
The Sultan and Saleha are first cousins. The Sultan's late mother and the Queen's late father were siblings.
Saleha has two sons and four daughters. She has nine grandchildren, (5 of her daughter Princess Rashidah, 2 of her son Crown Prince Billah and 2 of her daughter Princess Majeedah) and her eldest son is the Crown Prince of Brunei.
Saleha's younger sister, Pengiran Anak Hajah Damit, died from cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
, aged 51, on 19 August 2007.
Social contributions
Saleha is the Patron to various organisations including the Women's Institute (WI), Pertiwi Association, PEKERTI, the Girl Guides Association of Brunei DarussalamGirl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam
The Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam or Persatuan Pandu Puteri Brunei Darussalam is a Guiding organisation in Brunei. Like all Scouting and Guiding organisations, it aims to develop character in children and young people by following Scouting principles. The Girl Guides Association of...
, the Brunei Government Senior Officers Wives Welfare Association (BISTARI), the Women's Council of Brunei Darussalam, The Women Graduates' Association, and the Brunei Shell Women Association.
To show her compassion, In 2010 she donated financial aid as her personal contribution to thousands of both foreign and local women for their families. Each woman received B$700.00. The donations were handed over by all the Brunei royal princesses as her special and personal representatives at each of the four districts of Brunei Darussalam.
Hobbies and interests
Being a lover of nature, Saleha has a fruit garden, a fish pond and a bird park. Her hobbies include reading. She likes to play badminton as well as traditional Brunei games such as Congkak and Pasang. She is known to be a kind queen who often asks intelligent questions when opening official shows and exhibitions. She is known to be well informed of what is happening at the local level as her royal children studied at local schools and universities and have commoners as friends. She is sometimes seen being driven through the town observing closely the welfare and development in the urban and rural areas of the country.Titles and styles
- Her Majesty The Queen of Brunei (Since 4 October 1967)
- Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Brunei (29 July 1965 – 4 October 1967)
- Her Highness Saleha (7 October 1946 – 29 July 1965)