His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam left for France yesterday afternoon for an official go to from immediately to tomorrow.
Accompanying His Majesty is His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
A Doa Selamat was recited by State Mufti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned previous to His Majesty leaving Istana Nurul Iman.
Current at His Majesty the Sultan’s Flight Hangar in Rimba to bid farewell to His Majesty had been members of the royal household.
Additionally current had been Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-Pengiran Cheteria; Particular Advisor to His Majesty; the Speaker of the Legislative Council; Cupboard ministers; members of the Privy Council; deputy ministers; the Commissioner of Police of the Royal Brunei Police Power; and Performing Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.