Tengku Fauziah binti Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid
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Tuanku Fauziah binti Tengku Abdul Rashid, D.K., S.S.P.J., S.P.M.P., is the current Raja Perempuan of Perlis
. She also served as the Raja Permaisuri Agong
of Malaysia from 2001 till December 12, 2006.
Tuanku Fauziah is a princess of the royal houses of Terengganu
on her father's side and Kelantan
on her mother's side. Tuanku Fauziah is the daughter of Yang Amat Mulia Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid ibni AlMarhum Sultan Sulaiman of Terengganu and Yang Amat Mulia Almarhum Tengku Petri binti Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim of Kelantan. She was born on June 6, 1946, and spent her early years in Kota Bharu
, Kelantan
.
At the very young age of 17, she became engaged to Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
, who at that time was still studying in the United Kingdom
. In order to prepare her for her future role of consort to the heir and later to the ruler, she was invited to stay with her future husband's family while they lived at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
and Raja Permaisuri Agong
of Malaysia. During her stay with her future in laws, she made trips back to Kelantan
whenever necessary.
, eight months later. On April 30, 1968, the princess was officially created "Duli yang Teramat Mulia Raja Puan Muda Perlis".
As a young bride, Tuanku Fauziah accompanied her husband on all his postings as a junior military officer. However two years later, she returned to Perlis
for good when Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
decided to take on his official role as Crown Prince of the State.
of Malaysia.
She is also related to the Royal Pattani family in southern Thailand.
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown
of Japan-2005
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabel the Catholic
of Spain-2004
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic
of Italy-2003
Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia
-2002
DK(Kelantan) Royal Order Of Kelantan-Al Yunussi-2002
DK(Pahang) Royal Order Of Pahang First Class-2005
Royal Family Order of the State of Perlis, 2nd Class (DK)-2001
Knight Grand Companion of the Order of the Victorious Prince Sayyid Putra Jamal ul-Lail (SSPJ)-1995
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Perlis (SPMP)-1967
Royal Family Order of the State of Johor(SPMJ)-Before 1967
Perlis
Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has Satun and Songkhla Provinces of Thailand on its northern border. It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the south...
. She also served as the Raja Permaisuri Agong
Raja Permaisuri Agong
Raja Permaisuri Agong, or in full, Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong, is the title given to the Queen of Malaysia, consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.The holders of this office have been:...
of Malaysia from 2001 till December 12, 2006.
Tuanku Fauziah is a princess of the royal houses of Terengganu
Terengganu
Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of federal Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Iman...
on her father's side and Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
on her mother's side. Tuanku Fauziah is the daughter of Yang Amat Mulia Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid ibni AlMarhum Sultan Sulaiman of Terengganu and Yang Amat Mulia Almarhum Tengku Petri binti Almarhum Sultan Ibrahim of Kelantan. She was born on June 6, 1946, and spent her early years in Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia, is the state capital and Royal City of Kelantan. It is also the name of the territory in which Kota Bharu City is situated. The name means 'new city' or 'new castle/fort' in Malay. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia, and lies...
, Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
.
Early years
As a student at Zainab English School, Tuanku Fauziah enjoyed recreation and sports such as stage acting, netball and rounders.At the very young age of 17, she became engaged to Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail is the current Raja of Perlis, reigning since 17 April 2000. He served as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 13 December 2001 to 12 December 2006 and 7th Raja of Perlis since 2000....
, who at that time was still studying in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. In order to prepare her for her future role of consort to the heir and later to the ruler, she was invited to stay with her future husband's family while they lived at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya gained independence....
and Raja Permaisuri Agong
Raja Permaisuri Agong
Raja Permaisuri Agong, or in full, Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong, is the title given to the Queen of Malaysia, consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.The holders of this office have been:...
of Malaysia. During her stay with her future in laws, she made trips back to Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
whenever necessary.
Marriage
On February 15, 1967, Tuanku Fauziah was given in marriage to Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin who was then the Raja Muda of Perlis. In recognition of her new position, she was conferred the prestigious Seri Paduka Mahkota Perlis (SPMP) award by her new father-in-law, the late Tuanku Syed PutraTuanku Syed Putra
Raja Syed Putra ibni Syed Hassan Jamalullail, KCMG was the third Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaya, and later of Malaysia , and sixth Raja of Perlis from 1945 to 2000....
, eight months later. On April 30, 1968, the princess was officially created "Duli yang Teramat Mulia Raja Puan Muda Perlis".
As a young bride, Tuanku Fauziah accompanied her husband on all his postings as a junior military officer. However two years later, she returned to Perlis
Perlis
Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has Satun and Songkhla Provinces of Thailand on its northern border. It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the south...
for good when Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin ibni Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail is the current Raja of Perlis, reigning since 17 April 2000. He served as the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 13 December 2001 to 12 December 2006 and 7th Raja of Perlis since 2000....
decided to take on his official role as Crown Prince of the State.
Becoming Queen
Her Royal Highness Tuanku Fauziah was officially declared "Duli Yang Maha Mulia Raja Perempuan Perlis" on July 14, 2000. On December 12, 2001, HRH Tuanku Fauziah was officially declared as "Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong" when her husband Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin became the 12th Yang di-Pertuan AgongYang di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya gained independence....
of Malaysia.
Royal Family
Tuanku Fauziah is the mother of a son, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra, Raja Muda, and Sharifah Fazira, Tengku Puteri Mahkota. She is close to her only daughter-in-law, Lailatul Shahreen, Raja Puan Muda and only son-in-law, Mohammad Yaakob.She is also related to the Royal Pattani family in southern Thailand.
Honours
The Most Exalted Order of the Crown of Realm of Malaysia-2001Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown
Order of the Precious Crown
The Order of the Precious Crown is a Japanese order, established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. Originally the order had five classes, but on April 13, 1896 the sixth, seventh and eighth classes were added....
of Japan-2005
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabel the Catholic
Order of Isabel the Catholic
The Order of Isabella the Catholic is a Spanish civil order granted in recognition of services that benefit the country. The Order is not exclusive to Spaniards, and many foreigners have been awarded it....
of Spain-2004
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic
Italian orders of merit
There are five orders of knighthood awarded in recognition of service to the Italian Republic. Below these sit a number of other decorations, associated and otherwise, that do not confer knighthoods...
of Italy-2003
Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia
Royal Order of Cambodia
The Royal Order of Cambodia was a French colonial chivalric order of knighthood in Colonial Cambodia, still in use in the kingdom of Cambodia.-Colonial:...
-2002
DK(Kelantan) Royal Order Of Kelantan-Al Yunussi-2002
DK(Pahang) Royal Order Of Pahang First Class-2005
Royal Family Order of the State of Perlis, 2nd Class (DK)-2001
Knight Grand Companion of the Order of the Victorious Prince Sayyid Putra Jamal ul-Lail (SSPJ)-1995
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Perlis (SPMP)-1967
Royal Family Order of the State of Johor(SPMJ)-Before 1967