Inside Queen Saleha of Brunei’s lavish 80th birthday celebration

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Queen Saleha of Brunei celebrated her 80th birthday with members of the royal family at a lavish ceremony hosted by the wives of ministers and senior government officials.

The queen’s birthday celebration took place on Oct. 24, 2026 at the Royal Brunei Jerudong Polo Club, which was lavishly decorated with fresh flowers.
Attending with the Queen were Princess Sarah (purple scarf), wife of Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, and princesses Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah, Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah, Masna and Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam.

Among the guests were Crown Princess Sarah (in a purple headscarf), wife of Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, and Princesses Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah, Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah, Masna and Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam, according to Borneo Bulletin.
Welcoming the Queen at the event were Ms. Kalshom, Chairwoman of the group of wives of ministers, deputy ministers and senior officials, and Ms. Norlila, Vice Chairwoman of the group.

Queen Saleha is welcomed by Datin Kalshom, Chairperson I of the Wives’ Group, and Datin Norlila, Chairperson II, along with wives of ministers and deputy ministers.
In her opening speech, Mrs. Kalshom thanked Her Majesty the Queen for attending the ceremony. She also wished the Queen good health, peace, happiness and longevity, and continued to accompany King Hassanal Bolkiah in activities to serve the country and do good deeds.

In her opening speech, Datin Kalshom thanked the queen for attending and wished her good health, peace, happiness and longevity. She also expressed hope that the queen would continue supporting Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in serving the country and carrying out charitable activities, Brudirect reported.
The program includes religious activities such as reciting the Quran, completing the recitation and praying. In particular, 80 orphans participated in reciting prayers, completing a total of 80 readings before praying with members of the women's group.

The ceremony featured Quran recitations, a Khatam Al-Quran completion ceremony and prayers. Eighty orphans participated, completing 80 recitations before joining members of the Wives’ Group in prayer.
The Queen cut the birthday cake and received gifts from the organizers. The queen's birthday cake was decorated with gold, precious stones and jade. The special gift was the photo book Kenangan Bersama, made on the occasion of her 80th birthday. The book collects photos from the Queen's birthday celebrations organized by the lady's group over the past 30 years, including photos from the members' personal albums.

Queen Saleha cuts her birthday cake, decorated with gold and precious stones, and receives gifts from the organizers. Among the gifts was Shared Memoriesa commemorative photo book featuring images from birthday celebrations organized by the Wives’ Group over the past 30 years, including photographs from members’ personal collections.
The ceremony also included two birthday songs performed by the members: Dirgahayu Duli Raja Isteri by Norhidayat bin Haji Ahim and Puja Usia Mutiara Singgahsana by Pengiran Abdul Farid bin Pengiran Idrus. These two songs each won first and second prizes at the Queen's birthday songwriting competition organized by Brunei Radio and Television.

Members of the Wives' Group perform two birthday songs: “Dirgahayu Duli Raja Isteri” by Norhidayat bin Haji Ahim and “Puja Usia Mutiara Singgahsana” by Pengiran Abdul Farid bin Pengiran Idrus. The songs previously won first and second prizes in a birthday song composition competition organized by Radio Television Brunei.
Luxurious space of the party.

The lavishly decorated banquet venue. Photo from Instagram/tarindakbrunei
Queen Saleha married Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Jul. 28, 1965, when he was still the Crown Prince. Born into a royal family on Oct. 7, 1946, she attended the Raja Isteri Girls High School in Brunei before continuing her studies in the U.K.The royal couple has six children, including two sons and four daughters, and their eldest son Al-Muhtadee Billah is currently serving as the Crown Prince of Brunei. Photo from Facebook/Brunei and The World Royals Fanpage

Queen Saleha married Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on July 28, 1965, when he was still Crown Prince. Born into a royal family on Oct. 7, 1946, she attended Raja Isteri Girls’ High School in Brunei before continuing her education in the U.K.
The couple have six children, two sons and four daughters. Their eldest son, Al-Muhtadee Billah, is Brunei’s Crown Prince. Photo from Facebook/Brunei and The World Royals Fanpage

The Queen of Brunei held a lavish party to celebrate her 80th birthday

The Queen of Brunei’s lavish 80th birthday celebration. Video from Instagram/borneobulletin

Photos from Instagram/hrh.paipa.sarah


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