พระอนุชาเผย “เจ้าชายอาซิม” สิ้นพระชนม์เพราะโรคภูมิต้านตนเอง

Brunei’s Prince ‘Abdul ‘Azim died of multiple organ failure due to an autoimmune disease, his younger brother revealed. Prince ‘Abdul Mateen said in an Instagram post that his brother was diagnosed with severe systemic vasculitis earlier this year, a condition characterised by inflammation of blood vessel walls. /Instagram/

HM the Sultan, male members of the Royal Family, and state dignitaries perform funeral prayers for the late Prince Azim at Istana Nurul Iman. Photo: Infofoto

The post was accompanied by a black and white childhood picture of them having fun. Paying tribute to his elder brother, Prince ‘Abdul Mateen said there was never a dull day when “Abang Azim” was around. /Instagram/

Prince Haji ‘Abdul’ Azim (right) was the second-born prince of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. PHOTO: HRH PRINCE AZIM/TWITTER

Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, 29, said he shared the details of his brother’s death as that was what the late prince would have wanted. “He was a big advocate of bringing awareness to different causes,” said Prince ‘Abdul Mateen. /Instagram/

Happier times: Prince Abdul Azim visiting young cancer patients. — Borneo Bulletin/ANN