History Time

*Refer back to the previous post for Soas III's career and early life.

Anscension to Throne

• Soas III was proclaimed the Sultan on 6 June 1950 as 28th Sultan.
• The coronation took place at Lapau on 31 May 1951.
• The guests present during the coronation ceremony were Malcolm MacDonald, Sir Ralph Hone and Sir Anthony Abell.
• During this ceremony, SOAS III was awarded the medal of Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG).
• In 1953, when SOAS III visited London, he was awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG), which gave him the title "Sir".
• On his ascension to the throne, SOAS III set out to work for an improved standard of living for all his pepole.
• His determination had brought Brunei to international attention and recognition. This earned him the title "The Architect of Modern Brunei."