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Sultanah Nur Diana Petra

Sultanah Nur Diana Petra

Sultanah of Kelantan since 2022

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]

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Early 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]

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

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.[9] Between 25 and 30 September 2022, she attended the 8th Asean Traditional Textile Symposium at Istana Negara, with the other royal consorts of the Malaysian States.[10][11] In the same month, she and the then-Che Puan Mahkota (Crown Princess) of Kelantan, Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra received Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin of Selangor for a high tea reception at Istana Kelantan in Jalan Wickham, Kuala Lumpur.[12] She attended the investiture ceremony in conjunction with Sultan Muhammad V's 53rd birthday celebration on 12 November 2022.[13] 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.[14]

On 18 April 2023, Sultanah Nur Diana Petra handed over a donation to the Kelantan Police Family Association (PERKEP) in Jalan Bayam, Kota Bharu.[15] On 6 October 2023, she attended the "2023 Kelantan Flora Festival" in Kota Bharu with Raja Perempuan Tengku Anis and Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra.[16] 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.[17] Also in December she welcomed and met with Sultanah Nur Zahirah of Terengganu at Istana Kelantan in Jalan Wickham, Kuala Lumpur.[18]

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.[19] 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.[20] 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.[21] 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.[22] On 24 April 2024, The Sultanah attended the 2024 Hi-Tea Ceremony at Perdana Hotel, in Kota Bharu. She spoke to the guests after the ceremony.[23]

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

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  • 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.[24]

Honours

References

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