Beautiful Portrait of GKR Bendara, the Youngest Daughter of the Sultan of Yogyakarta who Participated in Miss Indonesia 2009

Kapanlagi.com - Gusti Kanjeng Ratu (GKR) Bendara  was born with the name Gusti Raden Ajeng Nurastuti Wijareni on September 18, 1986 in Yogyakarta. She is the youngest daughter of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and GKR Hemas.

Although born into a royal family, GKR Bendara is known for her humble and friendly nature. She is not ashamed when a video of her riding a pedicab in the Malioboro area near Kilometer Zero Point went viral on social media on (4/9/19).

In addition to her friendly nature, GKR Bendara is also admired for her intelligence. She attended high school in Singapore, then continued her undergraduate studies at the International Hospitality Management Institute in Switzerland. Later, she pursued her graduate studies at Napier University in Scotland. 

Not only academically smart, GKR Bendara also brought honor to her name by becoming a finalist in Miss Indonesia 2009 and representing the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province. 

On October 18, 2011, GKR Bendara married Kanjeng Pangeran Haryo Yudanegara. Their wedding took place in the same year as the wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.

Now, GKR Bendara has two children and lives happily with her small family. Summarized from various sources, on Tuesday (14/11/23), here are some beautiful portraits of GKR Bendara.

1. Former Finalist of Miss Indonesia 2009

Portrait of GKR Bendara with Miss Indonesia 2009 Finalists (Eko Purwanto/Koran SI)

GKR Bendara was once a finalist of Miss Indonesia 2009 and represented the Special Region of Yogyakarta. She successfully advanced to the Top 10 Finalists of Miss Indonesia 2009 under the name Nurastuti Wijareni.

2. Despite Having 2 Children, GKR Bendara Still Looks Youthful

Portrait of GKR Bendara (Instagram/@gkrbendara)

GKR Bendara has been blessed with 2 children after marrying Kanjeng Pangeran Haryo Yudanegara. Despite being a mother, GKR Bendara still appears to be vibrant and youthful.

3. Opportunity to Become the Chairman of ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023

Portrait of GKR Bendara (Instagram/@gkrbendara)

GKR Bendara has the opportunity to become the Chairman of ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023, which will be held from February 2-5, 2023 at Jogja Expo Center.

4. Her Relationship with Her Husband Becomes More Romantic

Portrait of GKR Bendara and Her Husband (Instagram/@gkrbendara)

GKR Bendara often uploads photos with her husband, Kanjeng Pangeran Haryo Yudanegara, on Instagram. They always appear affectionate and harmonious in Javanese traditional attire.

5. Once Rode a Becak in Malioboro Area

Portrait of GKR Bendara Riding a Becak (TikTok/@organizerluvisa)

The circulation of a video showing GKR Bendara riding a becak in the Malioboro area on (4/9/19) caused a stir among netizens. Because of the video, GKR Bendara also received a lot of praise for her humble nature.

6. Happiness with Her Small Family

Portrait of GKR Bendara's Small Family (Instagram/@gkrbendara)

GKR Bendara often uploads photos with her small family, when they are attending an event or simply having a meal together.

7. Who is KPH Yudanegara?

Kanjeng Pangeran Haryo Yudanegara, which is written as ?????? (Yudhanagara) in Javanese script, was born on October 26, 1981 with the name Achmad Ubaidillah. He is the partner of Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Bendara, who is the fifth daughter of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas from the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat.

8. Who is the First King of Yogyakarta?

Pangeran Mangkubumi, known as Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono, built and established the Yogyakarta Palace.

He was born on August 5, 1717 with the name Bendara Raden Mas (BRM) Sujono, and he is the child of Mas Ayu Tejawati, the concubine of Sunan Amangkurat IV.

9. How Many Wives Does Hamengkubuwono 2 Have?

Hamengkubuwana II has four concubines (Javanese: garwa dalem), one of whom is GKR. Kedhaton (1750-1820), who is the daughter of Kanjeng Raden Adipati Purwodiningrat, a regent of Magetan, and has a child named GRM.

(kpl/sha)