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'''William Brooke''' (William Charles Brooke; born 3 January 1951) is {{wp|Rajah of North Borneo}}. He ascended to the throne on May 2004 following the death of his father, Leonard Brooke, whom was also the first monarch of the {{wp|White Rajahs|House of Brooke}} to rule over a unified [[Raj of North Borneo|North Borneo]] following its unification in 1953, and also its longest reigning monarch to date. He is the great-great grand nephew of the {{wp|British}} soldier and adventurer, {{wp|James Brooke}}, whom became the first {{wp|White Rajahs|Rajah of Sarawak}} in August 1842. To date, with | '''William Brooke''' (William Charles Brooke; born 3 January 1951) is {{wp|Rajah of North Borneo}}. He ascended to the throne on May 2004 following the death of his father, Leonard Brooke, whom was also the first monarch of the {{wp|White Rajahs|House of Brooke}} to rule over a unified [[Raj of North Borneo|North Borneo]] following its unification in 1953, and also its longest reigning monarch to date. He is the great-great grand nephew of the {{wp|British}} soldier and adventurer, {{wp|James Brooke}}, whom became the first {{wp|White Rajahs|Rajah of Sarawak}} in August 1842. To date, along with {{wp|Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II}} of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}, William is one of the two existing monarchs in the world whose people differ significantly from their monarch in terms of culture, race, and religion. | ||
As {{wp|Rajah of North Borneo}}, William is the country's official head of state, although he constitutionally retains substantial powers himself. On the other hand, as prescribed by the country's constitution, William otherwise rules the country with the advice of an elected prime minister, whom since the kingdom's unification has been democratically elected by the local populace. To date, his reign includes the early years of the ongoing {{wp|War on terror|War on Terror}} conflict, along with sustained development of the kingdom's infrastructure and economy, amidst a brief halt on its progress during the {{wp|Financial crisis of 2007–2008|2007-2008 financial crisis}}. During the ongoing {{wp|COVID-19 pandemic}}, William has overseen the country's response to the pandemic, with the Rajah himself being personally active in either physically or financially contributing towards efforts in curbing the spread of the virus within the kingdom. | As {{wp|Rajah of North Borneo}}, William is the country's official head of state, although he constitutionally retains substantial powers himself. On the other hand, as prescribed by the country's constitution, William otherwise rules the country with the advice of an elected prime minister, whom since the kingdom's unification has been democratically elected by the local populace. To date, his reign includes the early years of the ongoing {{wp|War on terror|War on Terror}} conflict, along with sustained development of the kingdom's infrastructure and economy, amidst a brief halt on its progress during the {{wp|Financial crisis of 2007–2008|2007-2008 financial crisis}}. During the ongoing {{wp|COVID-19 pandemic}}, William has overseen the country's response to the pandemic, with the Rajah himself being personally active in either physically or financially contributing towards efforts in curbing the spread of the virus within the kingdom. | ||
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| Rajah of North Borneo | |||||
| Reign | 21 May 2004 - present | ||||
| Coronation | 29 June 2004 | ||||
| Predecessor | Leonard Brooke | ||||
| Born | William Charles Brooke 3 January 1951 Brooke Palace, Kuching | ||||
| Spouse | Sarah Young (m. 1978) | ||||
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| House | House of Brooke | ||||
| Father | Leonard Brooke | ||||
| Mother | Eloise Brooke | ||||
| Religion | Anglicanism | ||||
William Brooke (William Charles Brooke; born 3 January 1951) is Rajah of North Borneo. He ascended to the throne on May 2004 following the death of his father, Leonard Brooke, whom was also the first monarch of the House of Brooke to rule over a unified North Borneo following its unification in 1953, and also its longest reigning monarch to date. He is the great-great grand nephew of the British soldier and adventurer, James Brooke, whom became the first Rajah of Sarawak in August 1842. To date, along with Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, William is one of the two existing monarchs in the world whose people differ significantly from their monarch in terms of culture, race, and religion.
As Rajah of North Borneo, William is the country's official head of state, although he constitutionally retains substantial powers himself. On the other hand, as prescribed by the country's constitution, William otherwise rules the country with the advice of an elected prime minister, whom since the kingdom's unification has been democratically elected by the local populace. To date, his reign includes the early years of the ongoing War on Terror conflict, along with sustained development of the kingdom's infrastructure and economy, amidst a brief halt on its progress during the 2007-2008 financial crisis. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, William has overseen the country's response to the pandemic, with the Rajah himself being personally active in either physically or financially contributing towards efforts in curbing the spread of the virus within the kingdom.
In 1978, he married Sarah Young, an English actress, with whom he has two children, Michael, Rajah Muda of North Borneo and Alice Brooke.
Early Life
Rajah Muda of North Borneo
Reign
Personal Life
Titles & Honours
- 3 January 1951 - 21 May 2004 His Highness The Rajah Muda of North Borneo
- 21 May 2004 - Present His Highness The Rajah of North Borneo