A royal treat to remember

Tradition on display: Some of Istana Negara’s serene beauty captured with the royal yellow of the Balairong Seri in the background, set off by the red of the carpet leading up to it, featuring the obliging King and Queen posing for the media. — Photos: FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

ON Wednesday, some 40 media practitioners were invited to Istana Negara for a luncheon with the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Tunku Azizah was feeling a little under the weather but still made time for us.

The lunch was held after a special interview with the King and Queen since their Majesties will “balik kampung” at the end of this month. It is difficult to believe it has been five years since I first met the royal couple.