Rajah of North Borneo

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Rajah of North Borneo
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Incumbent
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William Brooke
since 21 May 2004
Details
StyleHis Highness
Heir apparentMichael, Rajah Muda of North Borneo
First monarchLeonard Brooke
Formation11 July 1953
ResidenceBrooke Palace, Kuching

The Rajah of North Borneo is the semi-constitutional monarch and head of state of North Borneo. The office, which was established in 1953 by Leonard Brooke is a continuation of the previous White Rajah office established in 1842 by James Brooke, a British soldier and adventurist.

The current Rajah is William Brooke, whom ascended to the throne on May 21st 2004. He is the second Rajah of North Borneo, and also the seventh overall monarch of the Brooke dynasty.

The consort of the Rajah is known as The Ranee of North Borneo, with the current Ranee being Sarah Young. They are respectively styled as "His Highness" and "Her Highness" themselves.