Brunei Sultan strips daughter-in-law’s royal title; no divorce yet announced from Prince Abdul Malik

Brunei’s Sultan revokes daughter-in-law’s royal title over ‘unbecoming’ conduct. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her royal title, with the country’s Office of the Grand Chamberlain saying her conduct was deemed “unbecoming” of a spouse of a member of the royal family. The decree, issued on Saturday, August 8, revoked her title of “Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri” with immediate effect.Raabi’atul, 33, is married to Prince Abdul Malik, 43, the Sultan’s second son with his first and only remaining wife, Queen Saleha, and the fourth in line to the Bruneian throne. While the official statement said her actions had tarnished the monarchy’s reputation and demonstrated a lack of respect towards Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, authorities have not disclosed what conduct led to the unprecedented decision.Brunei royal family title revoked with immediate effectThe Office of the Grand Chamberlain confirmed that Raabi’atul is no longer considered part of Brunei’s royal family following the Sultan’s decree. According to a statement reported by Brunei’s national broadcaster RTB News and The New Straits Times, the decision followed...