Personal Life
Azrinaz was married to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at a private ceremony attended by family members and close friends at the Istana Brunei in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The marriage was a heavily guarded secret and was only leaked to the press much laterby one of the guests. She became the third wife of the king. She was conferred the title HRH Pengiran Isteri Azrinaz Mazhar. On 1 June 2006, she gave birth to Prince Abdul Wakeel. The pregnancy itself was also kept secret. A 21-cannon salute was fired at the vicinity of the Istana Nurul Iman to celebrate the birth. On 28 January 2008, she gave birth to Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah. Azrinaz was divorced by the Sultan of Brunei through a special announcement on 16 June 2010. Upon the announcement, her royal title, state decorations and medal of honour were withdrawn.
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