Coronation date set for Paku Buwono XIII

Coronation date set for Paku Buwono XIII

SURAKARTA, Central Java: Prince Hangabehi will be inaugurated
as the new sultan of Surakarta on Sept. 10, succeeding his
father, Paku Buwono XII, who died last month.

The royal family agreed to name Hangabehi, the oldest son of
the late sultan from his concubine Princess Paradapan Ningrum,
the new sultan during a plenary meeting over the weekend.

Palace spokesman Prince Puger said the meeting also resulted
in a consensus that the new sultan would be responsible for
inventory, documentary and maintenance works of all the Paku
Buwono dynasty's heritage, which dates back to the era of the
Majapahit kingdom in the 15th century.

Hangabehi will be installed crown prince prior to his
coronation as Paku Buwono XIII, the spokesman said.

The meeting was held after a mass prayer that coincided with
the 40th day of the sultan's death.

Thousands of people attended the event, including State
Secretary Bambang Kesowo. -- Antara