The Hon. Sylvia Brett
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The Hon. Sylvia Brett
Sylvia Leonora, Lady Brooke, Ranee of Sarawak, born The Hon. Sylvia Leonora Brett, (1885 - 1971). Married Charles Vyner Brooke in 1911, who succeeded his father as Rajah of Sarawak in 1917 and became the last White Rajah. Date: 1911
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Brett Brooke Leonora Sarawak Sylvia Ranee
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This photograph captures the elegant and enigmatic figure of Sylvia Leonora Brett, later known as Lady Brooke and the Ranee of Sarawak, on the occasion of her wedding to Charles Vyner Brooke in 1911. Born into an aristocratic English family, Sylvia Brett was just 26 years old when she married the then Rajah of Sarawak, who would later become the last White Rajah of the Borneo kingdom. The image showcases Sylvia's striking beauty and refined style, as she dons a luxurious fur coat and an ornate headdress adorned with precious gems. The intricate design of the headdress reflects the rich cultural fusion that characterized the Raj of Sarawak, which was ruled by the Brooke family from 1841 until Japanese occupation during World War II. Charles Vyner Brooke succeeded his father as Rajah in 1917, and Sylvia became an integral part of the administration and social life of Sarawak. She was known for her gracious hospitality, her patronage of the arts, and her dedication to improving the lives of the local people. This photograph offers a glimpse into the opulent world of the White Rajahs and their British colonial rule in Sarawak, a time marked by exoticism, adventure, and the clash of cultures. It is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, as well as a testament to the enduring allure of the exotic and the enigmatic.
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