Princess Rashidah (or Rashida) attended Puteri-Putera School, St. Andrew's School,^[1] Jerudong International School and graduated Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) with a Master's degree in Public Policy and Administration. She worked in the Public Service Department of the Prime Minister's Office in 1994, and the Ministry of Development in 1995.^[2]

Marriage edit

The marriage of Princess Rashidah and her will-be husband, Pengiran Maharaja Setia Laila Diraja Shahibul Irshad Pengiran Anak Haji 'Abdul Rahim,^[3] was broadcast to the public via Radio Television Brunei (RTB), and the celebration followed the Malay Muslim Monarchy philosophy. The Majlis Istiadat Bersuruh Diraja held at Istana Nurul Iman on 9 August 1996. Prior to the wedding, rumors have been circulating around the population of Brunei. The Gendang Jaga-Jaga began with court musicians playing traditional music instruments, followed by a 21-gun salute at the Lapau. After that, the Menerima Tanda Diraja was carried out on 12 August.^[2]

Then on the Afternoon of 13 August, the Menerima Pertunangan Diraja began. That following day, the Berbedak Ceremony was carried out, and at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Akad Nikah unites both the bride and groom on 15 August. After several days of ceremonies, Bersanding was carried out in the Throne Hall of the Istana Nurul Iman with the presence of the Royal family, both local and foreign 5,000 guests on 18 August.^[2] Whitney Houston gave a private concert to celebrate her wedding.^[4] According to reports, she received $7 million to perform at this occasion.^[5]

Children edit

Princess Rashidah and Pengiran Anak Abdul Rahim have 2 sons and 3 daughters. The order by age is as follows;

• Pengiran Anak Raheemah Sanaul Bolkiah (born 28 December 1997)^[6]
• Pengiran Anak Hariisah Widadul Bolqiah^[7]
• Pengiran Anak Abdul Raqiib (born 14 May 2002)^[8]
• Pengiran Anak Abdul Haseeb (born 14 January 2006)^[9]
• Pengiran Anak Raqeeqah Raayatul Bolqiah (born 16 December 2009)^[10]

Princess Rashidah enjoys playing badminton and bowling.^[2]

She is the current President of Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam (PPPBD).^[11] During the World Thinking Day 2014 celebration, she mentioned the improvement of the educational attainment level among the PPPBD members who are still in school, and to enhance their ability to pursue higher education.^[12]

Namesakes edit

• Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Secondary School, a government secondary school in Lumut.^[13]
• Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Religious School, a religious school in Seria.^[14]
• Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, a health institute in Universiti Brunei Darussalam.^[15]
• Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Health Centre, a health centre in Sungai Asam, Lumapas.^[16]
• Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Mosque, a mosque in Sungai Akar, Bandar Seri Begawan.^[17]
• Princess Rashidah Young Nature Scientist Award (PRYNSA), a prestigious and high profile awareness programme.^[18]

Honours edit

National edit

•   Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB; 15 August 1982)
•   Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
•   Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal First Class (PHBS)
•   Proclamation of Independence Medal (1997)
•   Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)

•   National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)

Foreign edit

•   Jordan:
  •   Grand Cordon Supreme Order of the Renaissance (13 May 2008)^[19]