Sultanah Nur Diana Petra

Sultanah of Kelantan since 2022
Sultan Muhammad V
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(m. 2010)​
Names
Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah
ReligionSunni Islam
Royal family of Kelantan

The Queen Dowager

Extended family
The Tengku Laksamana
The Tengku Puan Laksamana
  • Tengku Ariez Hazaril
    Tunku Dayang Adelene Bahjah
  • Tengku Adyl Hazraque
    Cik Shirena Hamzah
  • Tengku Aressa Helanie
    The Engku Maharaja Lela Setia Paduka of Selangor
    • Syed Aqil Harryth Jamalullail
    • Sharifah Allyssa Hanis

The Tengku Temenggong
The Tengku Puan Temenggong

  • Tengku Nur Qistina Petri
  • Tengku Abdul Rahman Petra
    Cik Miera Leydia
  • Tengku Yahya Aziz Petra

The Tengku Sri Kelana D’Raja

The Tengku Kaya Perkasa

The Tengku Keso’ma Mastika
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Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah (Jawi: سلطانة نور ديانا ڤيترا عبدالله; née Jana Jakoubková; born 25 February 1988) is a Czech-born who is the current Sultanah of Kelantan and a member of the Kelantan royal family as the wife of Sultan Muhammad V, the current Sultan of Kelantan.[3]

Personal life

Sultanah Nur Diana Petra was born as Jana Jakoubková in Prague, Czech Republic on 25 February 1988.[4]

Marriage

Jana Jakoubková married Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan on 30 October 2010.[5] Before her marriage, she converted to Islam and changed her name to Nur Diana Petra Abdullah. As his wife, she was subsequently allowed to use the honorific prefix of Che Puan (literally "Lady") and the styled of Yang Berbahagia (translated as "Her Gracious").[6][7]

Public role

Nomination as Sultanah of Kelantan

On 2 August 2022, Che Puan Nur Diana Petra was elevated to the rank of "Sultanah of Kelantan" and to the style of "Her Royal Highness" (Duli Yang Maha Mulia) by her husband, Sultan Muhammad V.[8] On the occasion of the ceremony, she was also awarded two royal orders of the Royal Family of Kelantan: she became Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Kelantan and Recipient of the Royal Family Order of Kelantan.[9]

Official appearances

Her first public appearance as Sultanah of Kelantan was on 13 September 2022 where she received a visit by a group from the Pertubuhan Kerabat D’Raja Kelantan (PKDK) at the Kubang Kerian State Palace.[10] Between 25 and 30 September 2022, she attended the 8th Asean Traditional Textile Symposium at Istana Negara, with the Queens of the other Malaysian States.[11][12] In the same month, she and Che Puan Sofie Louise received Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin of Selangor for at tea reception at Istana Kelantan in Jalan Wickham.[13] She attended the investiture ceremony in conjunction with Sultan Muhammad V's 53rd birthday celebration on 12 November 2022.[14] On 14 November 2022, she and her husband attended the 2022 Presentation ceremony of the Association of Administrative Officers (one of the celebrations for the Sultan's birthday) in Kota Bharu.[15]

On 18 April 2023, Sultanah Nur Diana Petra handed over a donation to the Kelantan Police Family Association (PERKEP) in Jalan Bayam, Kota Bharu.[16] On 6 October 2023, she attended the "2023 Kelantan Flora Festival" in Kota Bharu with Raja Perempuan Tengku Anis and the then-Che Puan Mahkota (Crown Princess), Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra.[17] In December 2023, The Sultanah and her husband received Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, the then-Yang di-Pertuan Agong and then-Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia at Istana Kelantan in Jalan Wickham, Kuala Lumpur.[18] Also in December she welcomed and met with Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu at Istana Kelantan in Jalan Wickham, Kuala Lumpur.[19]

The Sultanah of Kelantan at the 2023 Kelantan Flora Festival; October 2023

On 8 March 2024, she participated in a 3-kilometre walk called the "2024 Srikandi Fun Walk" in Kota Bharu, in which Kelantan citizens also participated with her.[20] On 25 March 2024, Sultanah Nur Diana Petra presented SSPN savings account donation awards to 50 Kelantanese students at Perdana Hotel, Kota Bharu. The grant will benefit 300 students in Kelantan State.[21] On 1 April 2024, The Sultanah was in Jeli, Kelantan to attend the 2024 Endowment Ceremony in which she delivered a personal contribution to some ASNAF people of the Kelantan State.[22] On 23 April 2024, she visited the Cik Minah Songket structure, in Kota Bharu. This establishment is famous for the creation of Kelantan traditional songs. In the structure, the Sultanah also visited the exhibition hall.[23] On 24 April 2024, Sultanah Nur Diana attended the 2024 Hi-Tea Ceremony at Perdana Hotel, in Kota Bharu. She spoke to the guests after the ceremony.[24]

As Sultanah of Kelantan, she always accompanies her husband in official and unofficial events.

Social contribution

Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah is also the royal patron for various organizations and charities in the state of Kelantan. The organization under her consists of:

  • Girl Guides Association of Kelantan.
  • Kelantan Women's Institute (WI).

Titles and styles

Styles of
Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah
Reference styleHer Royal Highness
Spoken styleYour Royal Highness
Alternative styleTuanku
  • Since 2 August 2022: Her Royal Highness Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah, Sultanah of Kelantan

As a commoner who became queen consort to a reigning Sultan of Kelantan, she was conferred the title Sultanah of Kelantan by her husband Sultan Muhammad V on 2 August 2022.[25]

Honours

References

  1. ^ "Che Puan Nur Diana Petra styled Sultanah of Kelantan". The Star. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Her Highness Sultanah of Kelantan, Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah heads the list of recipients of Sultan Muhammad V's birthday". New Straits Times. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Che Puan Nur Diana Petra styled Sultanah of Kelantan". New Straits Times. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Sambut Ulang Tahun Kelahiran, Kejelitaan Semula Jadi Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Raih Tumpuan!" (in Malay). Nona. 28 February 2023.
  5. ^ @hrhnurdiana (30 October 2023). "Happy 13th Anniversary sayangku❤️". Retrieved 8 November 2023 – via Instagram.
  6. ^ "Sultan Muhammad V proclaimed Che Puan Nur Diana Petra Abdullah as Sultanah of Kelantan". The Vibes.com. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  7. ^ Tania Jayatilaka (20 September 2021). "Che/Cik Puan is a title bestowed upon non-royal wives of senior royals". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Sultan proclaims consort as Sultanah of Kelantan". The Star. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  9. ^ Sharifah Mahsinah Abdullah (12 November 2022) Her Highness Sultanah of Kelantan Nur Diana Petra Abdullah heads the list of recipients of Sultan Muhammad V's birthday. New Straits Times.
  10. ^ "Kelantan Sultanah receives visitors in first appearance following proclamation". The Star (Malaysia). 13 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  11. ^ "King officiates the 8th Asean Traditional Textiles Symposium". Lumi. 25 September 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Queen attends 8th Asean traditional textile symposium dinner". The Star. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  13. ^ @Istana Kelantan (official Instagram account of the Kelantan Royal Family) (26 September 2022). "DYMM Sultanah Kelantan, Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah berkenan berangkat ke Majlis Santapan Teh bagi meraikan DYMM Tengku Permaisuri Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin di Istana Wickham, Kuala Lumpur hari ini" (in Malay). Retrieved 22 May 2024 – via Instagram.
  14. ^ "Kelantan Sultanah heads the state award list". Bernama. 12 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  15. ^ @Istana Kelantan (official Instagram account of the Kelantan Royal Family) (22 November 2022). "KDYMM Sultan Muhammad V dan DYMM Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah berkenan berangkat ke Majlis Santapan Malam Persembahan Persatuan Pegawai Tadbir Negeri Kelantan sempena Perayaan Ulang Tahun Hari Keputeraan Sultan Muhammad V Ke-53 di Dewan Jamuan Utama, Kota Darulnaim". Retrieved 22 May 2024 – via Instagram.
  16. ^ "Sultanah of Kelantan hands over aid to 10 cops". New Straits Times. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  17. ^ @Istana Kelantan (official Instagram account of the Kelantan Royal Family) (8 October 2023). "DYMM Sultanah Nur Diana Petra Abdullah, Sultanah Kelantan, berkenan berangkat merasmikan Pesta Flora Negeri Kelantan sempena Perayaan Ulang Tahun Hari Keputeraan KDYMM Sultan Muhammad Yang ke-54 di Taman Tengku Anis". Retrieved 14 May 2024 – via Instagram.
  18. ^ "Sultan of Kelantan confers state's highest award on King". The Star. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  19. ^ @Istana Kelantan (Official Instagram account of the Kelantan Royal Family) (27 December 2023). "DYMM Sultanah Kelantan berkenan menerima mengadap KDYMM Sultanah Terengganu bertempat di Istana Kelantan". Retrieved 14 May 2024 – via Instagram.
  20. ^ @Istana Kelantan (official Instagram account of the Kelantan Royal Family) (13 March 2024). "Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultanah Kelantan berkenan berangkat ke Program Srikandi Fun Walk bersama rakyat". Retrieved 14 May 2024 – via Instagram.
  21. ^ "Sultanah Kelantan kurnia sumbangan Simpanan SSPN kepada pelajar asnaf". Sinar Harian (in Malay). 29 March 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  22. ^ @Istana Kelantan (official Instagram account of the Kelantan Royal Family) (16 April 2024). "Kurniaan Peribadi DYMM Sultanah Kelantan di Jajahan Jeli". Retrieved 14 May 2024 – via Instagram.
  23. ^ @Istana Kelantan (official Instagram account of the Kelantan Royal Family) (3 May 2024). "DYMM Sultanah Kelantan berangkat ke Cik Minah Songket" (in Malay). Retrieved 22 May 2024 – via Instagram.
  24. ^ "DYMM Sultanah Nur Diana Petra berkenan berangkat ke majlis Santapan (Hi-Tea) generasiku sayang". Kelantan Media Pejabat Sultan Kelantan (official Facebook account of the Kelantan Royal Family) (in Malay). 1 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  25. ^ "Sultan Muhammad V proclaims Che Puan Nur Diana Petra as the Sultanah of Kelantan". The Star (Malaysia). 2 August 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  26. ^ Sharifah Mahsinah Abdullah (12 November 2022) Her Highness Sultanah of Kelantan Nur Diana Petra Abdullah heads the list of recipients of Sultan Muhammad V's birthday. New Straits Times.

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