Sofie Louise Johansson Petra Explained

Sofie Louise Johansson Petra
Malay: {{Script|Arab|سوفي لو{{Jawi-HamzaThreeQuarter
Succession:Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan
Consort:yes
Reign:2 August 2022 – 4 January 2024[1]
Coronation:12 November 2022[2]
Cor-Type:Proclamation
Predecessor:Tengku Zubaidah (as Tengku Ampuan Mahkota)
Successor:Vacant
Birth Name:Sofie Louise Johansson
Birth Date:6 June 1986
Birth Place:Mjölby, Kingdom of Sweden
Regnal Name:Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra
Issue:Tengku Muhammad Johan Petra[3]
Religion:Sunni Islam

Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra (Jawi: Malay: {{Script|Arab|چئ ڤوان سوفي لو{{Jawi-HamzaThreeQuarter; born 6 June 1986) is a Swedish member of the Kelantan royal family as the wife of Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra, the former Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Kelantan.

Early life

Johansson was born and raised in Mantorp, Mjölby, Sweden.[4] She graduated in English and Sociology Studies.[5]

She moved to the United Kingdom to work as an au pair.[6]

Personal life

Johansson married the then-Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Kelantan Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra on 19 April 2019 at Istana Balai Besar, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.[7]

She gave birth to their first child and eldest son, Tengku Muhammad Johan Petra, on 17 July 2023.[8]

Titles and styles

Royal Name:Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra
Dipstyle:Her Gracious
Offstyle:Your Gracious
Altstyle:Che Puan

As a commoner who became consort to a prince and senior member of the royal family, she was granted the honorific form of address as Che Puan (glossed as "Lady") and the style of Yang Berbahagia (translated as "Her Gracious").[9]

She was previously bestowed upon her the title Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan (equivalent to the Crown Princess) by her brother-in-law, Sultan Muhammad V.[10] She was styled as Her Highness Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra, Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan effectively from 2 August 2022 until 4 January 2024.[11]

The full title and style of Che Puan Sofie Louise is:

Issue

Name Born Place birth Age
His Highness Tengku Muhammad Johan Petra Bin Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra 17 July 2023 Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM), Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Honour

Notes and References

  1. News: Sultan Muhammad V also bestowed the title of Her Highness Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan to Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra, wife of the Tengku Mahkota of Kelantan. . . 3 August 2023 . 9 May 2023.
  2. News: Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra also conferred the title Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan and an award from Sultan Muhammad V in an investiture ceremony held at Istana Balai Besar. . . 11 November 2022 . 9 May 2023.
  3. News: Kelantan Crown Prince & Crown Princess Officially Announce Name Of First-born Child. . Afiq Amin. 24 July 2023. Hype MY. 24 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Rachel Genevieve . April 9, 2019 . Kelantan's crown prince met his Swedish bride in England: he was in university, she was doing chores for a UK family . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190722172621/https://www.businessinsider.my/kelantans-crown-prince-met-his-swedish-bride-in-england-he-was-in-university-she-was-doing-chores-for-a-uk-family/ . 2019-07-22 . Business Insider Malaysia.
  5. Web site: Kenali Cik Sofie Louise Johansson, Bakal Isteri Tengku Mahkota Kelantan. 9 April 2019 . Murai Malaysia.
  6. Web site: The Malaysian Prince and The Swedish Beauty . Albawaba . 4 November 2021 . English . 21 April 2019 .
  7. Web site: Swedish National Sofie Louise Johansson Is Getting Married To Crown Prince Of Kelantan. SAYS Malaysia. Sadho Ram. 7 April 2019.
  8. Web site: Tengku Mahkota Kelantan and wife welcome first child, a baby boy.
  9. News: Che/Cik Puan is a title bestowed upon non-royal wives of senior royals. . Tania Jayatilaka. 20 September 2021. Tatler Asia. 21 August 2023.
  10. News: Sultan Muhammad V also declared Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra as Che Puan Mahkota of Kelantan . . 2 August 2022 . 6 November 2022.
  11. Web site: Times . New Straits . 2024-01-17 . Sultan Muhamad V has revoked the title of Tengku Mahkota Kelantan which was bestowed on Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra due to undisclosed reasons . 2024-01-18 . . en.
  12. News: Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson Petra were also conferred with the Ahli Yang Kehormat Yang Pertama (Seri Paduka) Bagi Darjah Kebesaran Mahkota Kelantan Yang Amat Mulia (SPMK) award which carries the title Dato' . . 12 November 2022 . 21 August 2023.
  13. Web site: NONA SUPERWOMAN AWARD 2020 recognition night, 47 awards for Best-in-class recipients . Mingguan Wanita . ms . 14 December 2020 . 6 January 2024.
  14. Web site: NONA SUPERWOMAN AWARD 2020 celebrates the success of Inspiring Women . Nona . ms . 21 December 2020 . 6 January 2024.