Brunei Sultan is now world’s longest serving monarch

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. PHOTO: INFOFOTO

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has become the world’s longest reigning monarch since the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II who previously held the title.

Queen Elizabeth II who ruled for over 70 years, died on Sept 8 in Scotland at age 96.