Sultanah of Kedah | |
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Incumbent | |
Sultanah Maliha since 12 September 2017 | |
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Style | Her Royal Highness |
Formation | 1943 |
Residence | Anak Bukit Palace, Alor Setar |
Appointer | Sultan of Kedah |
Sultan Salehuddin, the Sultan
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Sultanah of Kedah is the title given to the consorts of the incumbent Sultan of the Malaysian State of Kedah.[1] The title was introduced by Sultan Badlishah on 13 May 1943. Previous consorts of the Sultan of Kedah given no any official title. Sultanah is styled as Her Royal Highness (Malay:Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia).
Like many spouses of heads of state, the Sultanah of Kedah has no stipulated role or duties in the Kedah State Constitution. However, she accompanies the Sultan of Kedah to official functions and state visits, as well as hosting visiting heads of state and their spouses.