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The world's current longest-reigning monarch

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, a new monarch took the title of the world’s longest-reigning ruler. So, who is the current longest-reigning monarch in the world? That honour goes to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, who has reigned for 55 and a half years. He will mark his 56th year on the throne on 5 October. Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz’zaddin Wad’daulah was…
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A royal wedding for Brunei

Brunei has celebrated a royal wedding as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s daughter got married in a lavish ceremony. Princess Fadzillah Lubabul Bolkiah, 36, married Awang Abdullah Nabil Mahmoud Al-Hashimi with celebrations lasting from 16 January until 24 January. The…
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Prince Abdul Azim of Brunei's cause of death revealed

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Azim’s cause of death has been revealed by his younger brother, Prince Mateen, in an Instagram post. Abdul Azim was diagnosed with severe systemic vasculitis – an autoimmune disease – earlier this year while he was also battling bipolar disorder. He died from multiple organ failure due to “persistent infections” and the autoimmune…
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Brunei’s Prince Abdul Azim dies at 38

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Azim has died at the age of 38 after a long illness. He was the son of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and his second wife, Puan Hajah Mariam. Prince Abdul Azim reportedly had liver cancer and was fourth in line to Brunei’s throne…