Coronation Ceremony
The Coronation ceremony of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin as Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam was held on March 17, 1940. Before that, he appoint and bestow titles to the chiefs of the country, particularly to those who served the country. In conjunction with his coronation ceremony, King George VI bestowed on him The Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, CMG, as had been suggested by Sir Shenton Thomas, High Commissioner for the Malay states to the British government.
A few days after completion of the coronation ceremony, the Sultan and the royal family visited Singapore, Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Penang.
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