Personal Life
SS HB X has discontinued the polygamist tradition of Javanese royalty with kings having several wives and possible multiple concubines, as per his late father's wishes to modernize the royal system and thus women's rights, and to lead by example and is married to Queen consort Gusti Kanjeng Ratu (GKR) Hemas.
Their five daughters (in birth order) are:
- Gusti Raden Ayu Nurmalitasari
- Gusti Raden Ayu Nurmagupita
- Gusti Raden Ayu Nurkamnari Dewi
- Gusti Raden Ayu Nurabra Juwita
- Gusti Raden Ayu Nurastuti Wijareni
SS HB X resides in the Keraton Yogyakarta complex and uses the Governor's mansion solely for political affairs.
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