Malaysian princess weds British racing driver in grand royal ceremony
Sandy Verma August 15, 2026 03:24 AM

The couple tied the knot on Aug. 7 at the Shangri-La Hotel, where they exchanged vows and rings and took part in the presentation of mas kahwin, a traditional Islamic marriage gift given to the bride, according to Town & Country.

Ilyana, 29, is the daughter of Sultan Abdullah, ruler of Pahang and Malaysia’s king from 2019 to 2024. Malaysia’s monarchy rotates among nine hereditary rulers, with each serving a five-year term as king. Sultan Abdullah is the sixth Sultan of Pahang.

Froggatt, 32, is a British professional racing driver competing in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup. The European racing team he founded, his interest in motorsports began at an early age, According to Tempesta Racing.

Before entering car racing at 24, Froggatt participated in off-road driving and motocross. His racing career gained momentum after he attended a Ferrari high-performance driving event at Italy’s Fiorano Circuit, helping launch him onto the international motorsport scene.

Princess Ilyana and her husband at their royal wedding on Aug. 7, 2026. Photo from Instagram/@tpilyana

For the ceremony, Ilyana wore a fitted gown by Malaysian designer Radzuan Radziwill, featuring detailed embroidery, long sleeves, puffed shoulders and an embellished skirt.

She completed the look with sparkling jewelry, including a family heirloom necklace and the Queen Azizah diamond tiara, a treasured piece from the Pahang royal collection.

The tiara was originally purchased from Belgian jeweler Wolfers in Brussels and has previously been worn by several royal brides, according to royal jewelry website Royal Watcher. Tengku Nurul Kamalia wore it at her wedding in 2008, while Puteri Afzan Shakira used it for her marriage in 2015.

The tiara was later redesigned for the 2018 wedding of Ilyana's half-sister, Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan, to Tengku Dato Sri Abu Bakar Ahmad. Three diamond stars were added to its center, creating the version Ilyana wore for her own wedding.

Princess Ilyana’s second wedding dress worn during the ceremony. Photo from Instagram/@ckay_liow

Princess Ilyana wears her second wedding gown during the ceremony. Photo from Instagram/@ckay_liow

The princess later changed into a lace bridal gown and wore a different tiara, complemented by blue earrings and a diamond necklace from the Pahang royal collection.

Froggatt, meanwhile, incorporated Malaysian tradition into his wedding attire by wearing a tengkolok, a traditional male headpiece that coordinated with the bride’s ensemble.

The couple had largely kept their relationship out of the public eye, with few details about their romance emerging before the wedding.

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