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Daniel Lim His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam bid farewell to 650 soldiers and family members from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles (2RGR) at their base in Seria, Belait District yesterday. His Majesty began the visit by arriving in Medicina Lines on board a helicopter and was greeted by Commander of the British Forces Brunei (BFB) Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Todd. The monarch then made his way to the Tuker Lines, the headquarters of BFB, where His Majesty was welcomed by honour guards before signing a guest book and getting an update on BFB’s operations. British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam John Virgoe was also present. [Sultan meets Royal Gurkha Rifles](https://www.youtube.com/embed/LidItMGYkU0?feature=oembed) After visiting the Tuker Lines, His Majesty headed to an open field where the monarch met soldiers and officers in different booths. At the booths, His Majesty was briefed on the roles played by various departments and introduced to some soldiers and their families. The monarch also met officers and staff from BFB’s Primary Care Medical Facility (PCMF). His Majesty was welcomed by medical officer Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Trow and was briefed on its role as a support for BFB. The monarch then met students from Hornbill School, the base’s educational institution. His Majesty was welcomed to the school’s booth by Head Teacher Craig Gill. Gill, while speaking to the Bulletin, said, “It’s an absolute pleasure to meet His Majesty and it was as equally fantastic for the children to meet someone so important.” He expressed hope that the monarch’s visit will leave the students full of pride and joy. His Majesty concluded the visit by heading to the Medicina Lines to board a helicopter to depart the area. ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/htA7KG2XkR9yzKOOUs2Gn-EX7oOoXhEazWtYhIPcWTb.jpeg) His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam visited the Tuker Lines in Seria to bid adieu to 650 soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles (2RGR) and their families yesterday. The monarch later toured booths set up by the 2RGR and British Forces Brunei, where he was briefed on the latest operations. PHOTO: BAHYIAH BAKIR ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/J8vENl7nPvWf84pJCQHIy-hFpEKJ2WT5gT7oj6-1PRx.jpeg) ABOVE & BELOW: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam being welcomed to the British Forces Brunei’s base; and His Majesty signs a guest book. PHOTOS: DANIEL LIM & INFOFOTO ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/ug3mdk7rz0oEYLfhr-kZw-DEKHqLMFLufSntip5q9XW.jpeg) ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/cyjp7xFzPUB7oh1FPO70D-GuU_pOREDh_frufV9hgNy.jpeg) His Majesty being briefed during the visit ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/glDwECfrI8foSeCr7fRpf-xYWEWRrPW-rvxyQByH4gS.jpeg) His Majesty meets a 2nd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles personnel ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/iQJmWVDXg3pK0gmKVrxvB-fQKUBW3P3NzvHwEgElR-T.jpeg) ABOVE & BELOW: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam being introduced to British Forces Brunei personnel; and His Majesty meets Hornbill School students. PHOTOS: BAHYIAH BAKIR, DANIEL LIM & INFOFOTO ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/sJhNlS27_pD_gdnq-4C5N-duuePGHkpVdk1k81Mla9F.jpeg) ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/jDniGDkxuWc735s73Pu59-LEqiZQLOvY3JHc1-Eq8gT.jpeg) ABOVE & BELOW: His Majesty looks at some equipment and weaponry; and His Majesty signs a memento ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/e4Ej0hhvh4TkP7AjToo_--UaeAftEB4BrSybKoZ4-FX.jpeg) ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/DZsAIznBkVcVRgGusvFuq-nHyhQCNZdKAmmIfZ-1jI1.jpeg) ABOVE & BELOW: His Majesty meets soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles and family members ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/hP0ETCEivixR-y-xH6BGq-ezUteKU9oudHxUupQnC7o.jpeg) ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/VyXKRPtqCYVc_sxcyLCWm-SEiqzVNsnVSbtaGlw79b_.jpeg) A bagpipe band performs during the royal visit ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/BIkScriQX1y2huSk9eCOJ-otN6id4uxP3Z2803ryTQn.jpeg) ABOVE & BELOW: Soldiers ready to welcome His Majesty; and family members wait to meet the monarch ![](https://media.everythingbrunei.com/public/5EALhrvBPKDBQcWS75Rpc-ZrqETUtWY8_9Uo3o60OzO.jpeg)

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