Sultan greets state dignitaries, envoys
By Azlan Othman

Her Majesty, HRH Pg Isteri Azrinaz and HRH Pg Anak Isteri
mingle with spouses of cabinet ministers.

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha and Her Royal Highness Pg Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar binti Hakim Mazhar exchanged Hari Raya greetings with state dignitaries and foreign diplomats at the Istana Nurul Iman on Tuesday morning, shortly after performing the Hari Raya prayer at the mosque in the capital.

Present were His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah.

Attending the gathering were His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bolkiah and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah and YAM Pg Bini Hajah Faizah as well as His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen.

Also present were HRH Princess Hjh Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, HRH Princess Majeedah Nuurul Bulqiah, HRH Princess Hjh Hafizah Sururul Bulqiah, HRH Princess Hjh Masna, HRH Princess Hjh Amal Umi Khalthum Al-Islam, HRH Princess Hjh Norehsani as well as His Majesty's grandchildren and other members of the royal family.

His Majesty's guests comprised Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Cheterias, cabinet ministers, members of councils, deputy ministers, foreign diplomats, permanent secretaries and senior government officials and their spouses who lined up to greet the royal entourage before mingling for about an hour with the royalty.

Some were armed with cameras, as it was also an opportunity for them to pose for group photos with the royalty.

Istana Nurul Iman will be open for three days beginning Wednesday for the public to convey their greetings to His Majesty and the royal family. They can visit the Istana from 10 am until 12 noon, and again from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin