Prince Abdul Wakeel of Brunei
Abdul Wakeel ibni Hassanal Bolkiah | |
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| Born | June 1, 2006 Brunei |
| Occupation | Prince of Brunei |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Member of the Bruneian royal family, sixth in line to the throne, member of the Privy Council of Brunei |
Abdul Wakeel ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (Jawi: عبد الوکيل; born 1 June 2006) belongs to the royal household of Brunei and stands sixth in the succession line to the throne. He is the offspring of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his former third spouse, Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim.
Early life
Born on 1 June 2006, Prince Wakeel is the child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim. Following their separation in 2010, custody was awarded solely to his father. He has a younger sister named Princess Ameerah Wardatul, as well as several half-siblings from his parents’ other marriages.
Education
Prince Wakeel completed his studies at Jerudong International School, obtaining a BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma with grades DDM, equivalent to AAC at A-level, and accumulating 128 UCAS points.
Royal duties
In his capacity as a royal family member, Prince Wakeel takes part in official state functions, including investiture ceremonies and celebrations of National Day.
Together with his sister, Princess Ameerah, he participated in BRIDEX in December 2013, officiated the opening of a new section at Jerudong Park in July 2017, and attended the closing gala of the 5th ASEAN Children's Forum in August 2018.
During April 2023, he delivered Kurnia Peribadi personal gifts representing his father in Temburong. On 16 May 2024, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah appointed him as a member of the Privy Council.
Title and style
He holds the full title , which is generally rendered as His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Wakeel of Brunei.
Honours
- Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB)
- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS)
- National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
- Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
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