Malaysia crowns new monarch in spectacular ceremony, with King Charles sending personal good wishes to half-British billionaire, 65, known for his love of private jets and luxury cars [Video]

05:46 EDT 21 Jul 2024, updated 10:51 EDT 21 Jul 2024

Malaysia has crowned its new billionaire King in a traditional ceremony marked with pomp and cannon fire. 

King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, 65, has pledged to govern fairly during the five-year term he will serve under a unique rotating monarchy system.

Sultan Ibrahim, 65, who is a half-British billionaire known for his love of social media and flying his private jet, was sworn in on January 31.

Wearing black and gold traditional ceremonial outfit and headgear, Sultan Ibrahim and his wife Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah were greeted by military salute before they proceeded to the throne during the ceremony.

Britain’s King Charles sent a personal message of congratulations to the new monarch, expressing his wish to ‘strengthen bonds’ and the ‘close cooperation’ between the nations.