The Kelantan royal family consists of the family members of the Sultan of Kelantan. It currently consists of Muhammad V of Kelantan and his close relations.

The Sultan and his family belong to the House of Long Yunus. The ruling house had founded the monarchy in 1267 and continues to be in power to this day.[1]

Roles

Several members of the royal family are also the members of the State Royal Succession Council (Malay: Majlis Perajaan Negeri) or the Advisory Council to the Ruler (Malay: Majlis Penasihat Raja). The State Royal Succession Council role is to confirm the ascension to the throne while the Advisory Council to the Ruler role is to assist the Sultan in carrying out his duty to the state by acting as an advisory body to the Sultan. Some members are made Kerabat D’Raja Bergelar or in English, royal family members with titles, whom are responsible for any engagement involving the palace.[2][3]

Titles and styles

The full title of the Sultan of Kelantan is Sultan dan Yang di-Pertuan bagi Negeri Kelantan Darul Naim dan Jajahan Takluknya, or in English, The Sultan and Sovereign Ruler of Kelantan Abode of Bliss and its Dependencies.[4]

The title Raja Perempuan Kelantan may be conferred to a spouse of the Sultan, given that she is of a royal descent. The title Sultanah Kelantan can be conferred instead to the spouse that is not of a royal descent. The regnal name of the consort of the Sultan will be the title, followed by her given name. For example: Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah.[5]

The heir apparent is conferred the title Tengku Mahkota Kelantan or in English, the Crown Prince of Kelantan. His wife will receive the title Tengku Ampuan Mahkota Kelantan if she is of royal descent. The title Che Puan Mahkota Kelantan can be conferred instead to the wife that is not of royal descent.[6]

The Sultan's mother will receive the title and honorific prefix of Raja Perempuan before her given name upon his ascension to the throne. For example, Muhammad V of Kelantan's mother is styled Raja Perempuan Tengku Anis binti Almarhum Tengku Abdul Hamid.[7]

Members

As of 2024, the members are:

Immediate family

Extended family

See also

References

  1. ^ Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid (2011), The Encyclopedia of Malaysia, vol. 16 - The Rulers of Malaysia, Editions Didier Millet, p. 99, ISBN 978-981-3018-54-9
  2. ^ "Majlis Perajaan Negeri Kelantan (MPR)".
  3. ^ "Majlis Penasihat Raja (MPR)".
  4. ^ "PM Anwar congratulates Sultan of Kelantan on 54th birthday". Malay Mail. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Sultan Muhammad V, has proclaimed his wife, Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah, as the Sultanah of Kelantan". Free Malaysia Today. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  6. ^ "YTM Tengku Mahkota Kelantan".
  7. ^ "Can't be referred to as Kelantan Permaisuri without official announcement". New Straits Times. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Sultan Muhammad V proclaims Che Puan Nur Diana Petra as the Sultanah of Kelantan". The Star (Malaysia). 2 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz is Kelantan crown prince". The Star (Malaysia). 7 January 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
  10. ^ "Tengku Mahkota Kelantan to tie the knot on April 19". The Star (Malaysia). 6 April 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  11. ^ "Tengku Mahkota Kelantan and wife welcome first child, a baby boy".
  12. ^ a b c d "Her Highness Sultanah of Kelantan Nur Diana Petra Abdullah heads the list of recipients of Sultan Muhammad V's birthday [NSTTV]". New Straits Times. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Illustrious royal siblings". The Star (Malaysia). 9 September 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  14. ^ Tengku Abdul Halim Dilantik YDP MPN Kelantan Yang Baru
  15. ^ YANG BERHORMAT MULIA TENGKU YANG DIPERTUA MAIK
  16. ^ "Palace official heads honours list". The Star (Malaysia). 12 November 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
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