Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz'zaddin Wad'daulah (born 15 July 1946) is Sultan of Brunei since 1967, and prime minister of Brunei since its independence from the United Kingdom in 1984. He is one of the few remaining absolute monarchs in the world.

The Sultan of Brunei is the monarchical head of state of Brunei and head of government in his capacity as prime minister of Brunei. [1] Since independence from the British in 1984, only one sultan has reigned, though the royal institution dates back to the 14th century. [ 2 ]

Jan 25, 2025 · Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muʿizzaddin Waddaulah (born July 15, 1946, Brunei Town [now Bandar Seri Begawan], Brunei) is the 29th sultan of Brunei. Hassanal Bolkiah was the eldest son of Sultan Sir Haji Omar Ali Saifuddin.

The House of Bolkiah is the ruling royal family of Brunei Darussalam. It is composed of the descendants of the 1st sultan Sultan Muhammad Shah and his family. The Sultan of Brunei is the head of state and absolute monarch of Brunei. He is also head of government in his capacity as Prime Minister. [1]

May 9, 2019 · The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, was widely condemned in April for ushering in new laws to punish homosexuality with death by stoning as part of a move to align the country with Sharia law...

Sep 4, 2024 · Haji Hassanal Bolkiah was coronated as the 29th Sultan of Brunei on August 1, 1968. His full title goes as His Majesty The Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. He is the second-longest reigning monarch in the world after the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Hassanal Bolkiah (Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah) is the current Sultan and prime minister of Brunei. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements.

Sep 4, 2024 · Who is Haji Hassanal Bolkiah? The Sultan of Brunei, whose wealth is estimated at $30bn, is known for his lavish lifestyle. His car collection is reportedly valued at $5bn and has 7000...

Sep 3, 2024 · Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's primary home, the Istana Nurul Iman Palace, is the world's largest residential palace. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is the second-longest reigning monarch in the world. Prime...

One of the last remaining absolute monarchs, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (born 1946) has used enormous income from vast reserves of oil and natural gas to make his tiny sultanate one of the world's most economically prosperous and socially secure societies.