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Bendara
Gusti Kanjeng Ratu
Princess Bendara in 2025
Miss Indonesia DI Yogyakarta
PredecessorLidya Kharismawati
SuccessorClarashinta Arumdani
BornGusti Raden Ajeng Nurastuti Wijareni
(1986-09-18) 18 September 1986 (age 39)
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Spouse
Achmad Ubaidillah
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(m. 2011)​
Issue
  • Nisaka Irdina Yudonegoro
  • Radityo Mandhala Yudo
Names
Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Bendara
HouseHamengkubuwono
FatherHamengkubuwono X
MotherRatu Hemas
EducationEdinburgh Napier University (BA)
IMI International Management Institute (MSc)

Princess Bendara of Yogyakarta (Javanese: ꦧꦼꦤ꧀ꦢꦫ; born 18 September 1986), born Gusti Raden Ajeng Nurastuti Wijareni, is a member of the royal family of the Yogyakarta Sultanate. She is the fifth and youngest daughter of the reigning Sultan of Yogyakarta, Hamengkubuwono X, and his queen consort, Ratu Hemas.

Early life and education

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Nurastuti Wijareni was born on 18 September 1986 in Yogyakarta. She spent her early childhood in the residential complex of the Madukismo Sugar and Spirit Factory in Kasihan, Bantul Regency.[1][2] During this period, her father was increasingly occupied with royal duties, while her mother began a career in politics and philanthropy. Consequently, Nurastuti and her four elder sisters were frequently looked after by other royal relatives who also resided in the same housing complex.[3]

Her father, who held the title KGPH. Mangkubumi, was the eldest son of Hamengkubuwono IX and the primary heir to the Yogyakarta Sultanate. Following her grandfather's death, her father ascended the throne as Hamengkubuwono X in 1989, and her mother was crowned queen consort, adopting the title Ratu Hemas.[4][5] Following the coronation, Nurastuti and her sisters moved permanently into the Yogyakarta Palace in February 1989.[6]

Nurastuti completed her primary and lower secondary education in Yogyakarta. She then moved to Singapore to attend high school, graduating from the International School of Singapore (ISS).[7][8] Afterward, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Hospitality and Tourism Management from the International Hospitality Management Institute (IMI) in Switzerland.[9][10] Following her marriage, she pursued postgraduate studies, obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in International Tourism Destination Management from Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland in 2013 after completing a thesis focused on tourism in Yogyakarta.[11]

Personal life

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Nurastuti Wijareni married Achmad Ubaidillah on 18 October 2011 in a traditional Dhaup Ageng (royal wedding) grand ceremony at the Yogyakarta Palace.[12] She is the only daughter of Hamengkubuwono X and Ratu Hemas to marry a commoner without traditional Javanese aristocratic lineage.[13]

Prior to the wedding, Nurastuti and her fiancé were granted official titles by the Sultan during a wisudan ceremony on 3 July 2011 at the Kasatriyan Ward. They were renamed Gusti Kanjeng Ratu (GKR) Bendara and Kanjeng Pangeran Harya (KPH) Yudanegara, respectively.[14][15] Because she married before her elder sister, Nurabra Juwita, Bendara underwent a traditional Javanese langkahan (stepping-over) ceremony. The wedding sequence strictly followed palace protocols, including the nyantri, siraman (ritual bathing), and tantingan (formal inquiry by the father) rituals.[16]

The marriage vows were solemnized at the Panepen Mosque in High Javanese.[17] Following the ijab kabul, the panggih (royal meeting) ceremony took place at the Kencana Ward, attended by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Vice President Boediono, senior state officials, and foreign ambassadors.[18] This ceremony included the traditional pondongan ritual, in which the groom lifts the bride as a symbol of deep respect for a king's daughter. The procession concluded with a grand parade toward Kepatihan for the wedding reception. The couple has two children: Nisaka Irdina Yudonegoro and Radityo Mandhala Yudo.

Career

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Prior to holding office within the royal administration, Nurastuti began her career as an independent entrepreneur. After finishing her bachelor's studies in Switzerland in 2008, she managed various service and product ventures in Jakarta. She started in travel ticket marketing, transitioned to skincare lines, and eventually expanded into Javanese batik garment trading. She personally sourced fabrics from Yogyakarta and the historic Pasar Klewer in Surakarta, assisted by her then-fiancé Achmad Ubaidillah.[19][20] They primarily operated retail booths in Blok M Square, South Jakarta.[21][19]

In 2009, Nurastuti participated in the 5th annual Miss Indonesia beauty pageant, representing the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). The national finale took place at the Jakarta International Convention Center on 5 June 2009, where she advanced into the Top 10 semifinals.[22] Her performance marked the third time the province of DIY placed in the national semifinals, following placements in the 2005 and 2006 editions.

Outside palace administrative duties, Bendara has served as the Operational Director of Nurkadhatyan Spa, a wellness center highlighting traditional Javanese royal palace therapies.[23][24] Since 2021, she has held the office of Vice Chair III for the National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) DIY chapter.[25] In micro-economic empowerment, she is an active supervisor of local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) and oversaw macro-commerce strategies via the International Council for Small Business (ICSB) DIY branch from 2019 to 2024.[9][25] Furthermore, she chairs both the Indonesian Recreational Park Association (PUTRI) DIY chapter and the Yogyakarta Tourism Promotion Board (BPPD).[9][25] She serves as a board consultant for the regional Tourism Board and acted as Chief Executive Coordinator for the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) hosted in Yogyakarta in 2023.[26][27] She also utilizes social media networks to increase public awareness regarding Yogyakarta's cultural ecosystem and tourism destinations.[25][28]

Palace administrative roles

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In 2021, Princess Bendara succeeded her uncle, Prabukusuma, as the Penghageng Kawedanan Hageng Punokawan (KHP) Nitya Budaya. This critical administrative branch within the Yogyakarta Palace oversees the preservation of museums, archives, manuscripts, and royal libraries.[9][29] In this capacity, she manages historical preservation efforts, leads extensive digitalization initiatives for ancient Javanese court manuscripts, and spearheads temporary historical exhibitions and international scholarly symposiums inside the Kraton grounds.[30] Her official functions also include guiding visiting state delegations and foreign dignitaries through the palace to share the history of the sultanate's collections based on archival logs.[31][32]

In addition to museum management, Bendara coordinates internal palace protocols regarding the protection and regulation of awisan (traditional forbidden batik motifs) within the palace perimeter.[33] She established standardized educational training for palace tour guides (abdi dalem) and categorizes historical objects for international publications. In executing these cultural missions, she collaborates closely with her elder sister Hayu (head of the digital communications office) and her brother-in-law Notonegoro (head of the performing arts department) to stage public educational programming, including classical Javanese dance workshops and Javanese script training courses.

Filmography

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List of film appearances
Year Title Role Genre Ref.
2013 Dhaup Ageng Herself Documentary [34]

Titles, styles and honors

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Born with the Javanese title Gusti Raden Ajeng (GRAj) reserved for unmarried daughters of a reigning Sultan, Javanese custom typically dictates a transition to Gusti Raden Ayu (GRAy) upon marriage. However, ahead of her nuptials in 2011, she was formally elevated directly to the absolute rank of Gusti Kanjeng Ratu (GKR) by her father, choosing the formal name Bendara.[14][15]

Unlike her elder sisters, who initially held the marital title of Gusti Raden Ayu and assumed their husbands' names before their eventual elevation to Gusti Kanjeng Ratu, Bendara assumed her full senior royal title directly without appending her husband's name. Within palace grounds and Javanese society, bearers of the title Gusti Kanjeng Ratu are formally addressed as "Gusti" or "Gusti Ratu", an honorific title equivalent to "Her Royal Highness".[35]

References

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  1. ↑ Pranata, Anugrah Yogi (16 October 2013). "Profil Gusti Raden Ajeng Nurabra Juwita". merdeka.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Pricilla, Shandya (19 November 2023). "Potret Cantik GKR Bendara, Putri Bungsu Sultan Yogyakarta yang Pernah Viral Karena Naik Becak". Fimela (in Indonesian). Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  3. ↑ Syamsi, Indra (2012). G.K.R. Hemas: ratu di hati rakyat (in Indonesian). Penerbit Buku Kompas. ISBN 978-979-709-672-4.
  4. ↑ "76 Tahun Herjuno Darpito Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X". Tempo (in Indonesian). 2022-04-03. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
  5. ↑ Kompas, Tim Harian (2022-06-27). "KGPH H Mangkubumi Dinobatkan Jadi Sultan Hamengku Buwono X (Arsip Kompas)". Kompas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-06-25.
  6. ↑ Wardayati, K. Tatik; Sulaeman, Ade (21 December 2018). "Kisah GKR Hemas: Pernah Beli Narkotika untuk Teman Hingga Pernah Kabur karena Takut Menikah dengan Calon Raja". Intisari. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  7. ↑ Fatmawati, Indah (10 December 2024). "GKR Bendara, Perempuan Jawa Pendobrak Pintu Istana". She Builds Peace Indonesia. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  8. ↑ Putri, Natasa Kumalasah; El Hida, Ramdania; Simbolon, Huyogo (18 January 2024). "Mengenal GKR Bendara, Anak Bungsu Sultan Hamengkubuwono X". Liputan6 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "GKR Bendara, Sosok Pembaharu Wisata Budaya Keraton Yogyakarta". kratonjogja.id (in Indonesian). 25 February 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  10. ↑ Rojani, Deden M (29 December 2020). Msyaifullah (ed.). "GKR Bendara Afiliasi Adaptif dari Yogyakarta". Media Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  11. ↑ Demo, Yohanes (24 March 2023). "Profil GKR Bendara, Putri Raja Jogja yang Dikenal Sederhana". iNews.ID (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  12. ↑ "2,500 guests expected at Kraton wedding". www.thejakartapost.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
  13. ↑ Rahmayunita, Husna (27 August 2024). "Bukan Keturunan Ningrat, Rekam Jejak KPH Yudanegara Suami GKR Bendara yang Seorang PNS". Suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Putri Bungsu Raja Yogyakarta Menikah Dengan Rakyat Biasa". Tempo (in Indonesian). 24 May 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  15. 1 2 Ganux, ed. (4 July 2011). "Sebulan Pikirkan Nama Yudanegara". Tribunjogja.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  16. ↑ Safri, Regina (18 October 2011). "Pernikahan putri Sultan angkat budaya Yogyakarta". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  17. ↑ Muhammad, Djibril (13 October 2011). "Akad Nikah Putri Sultan di Masjid Panepen". Republika Online. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  18. ↑ Burhani, Ruslan, ed. (14 October 2011). "Presiden dan Wapres hadiri pernikahan putri Sultan". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  19. 1 2 Fauziah, Ririn Yusrin (10 January 2024). "Ayahnya seorang Sultan Jogja, GKR Bendara tak malu berakhir jualan jamu saat bisnis ini tutup total: Supaya omzet..." Hops.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  20. ↑ Wijana, Eleonora Padmasta Ekaristi (29 November 2020). "Nostalgia Masa Pacaran, GKR Bendara Kenang Rintis Bisnis di Pasar Klewer". Suarajogja.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  21. ↑ Fauziah, Ririn Yusrin (25 November 2023). "Terlahir jadi anak Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, GKR Bendara yang lulusan luar negeri tak sungkan jualan batik di tempat ini: Di sebrang…". Hops ID (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  22. ↑ Cahyono, Budi (6 June 2009). "Putri Hamengkubuwono X terhenti di 10 Besar". solopos.com. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
  23. ↑ "Rahasia Kecantikan Putri Keraton Yogyakarta Kini Jadi Daya Tarik Wisata". Tempo (in Indonesian). 28 March 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  24. ↑ Prass, Ary B. (27 March 2022). "Rahasia Perawatan Putri Kraton Yogya Dibongkar, Cantik dengan Ramuan Rempah Beringharjo". Krjogja (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  25. 1 2 3 4 Paradewi, PIlar (18 November 2023). "GKR Bendara: Modern-Day Princess dan Cita-citanya Memajukan Pariwisata Yogya". Kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  26. ↑ Megasari, Paradisa Nunni (16 March 2023). "Profil GKR Bendara, Putri Sultan Jogja Viral Naik Becak-Dikomentari Gibran". detikjateng (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  27. ↑ "Tuan Rumah ATF 2023, GKR Bendara: Masyarakat agar "Demam" ATF". Kompas.id (in Indonesian). 21 December 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  28. ↑ Pratama, Gigih Windar (25 July 2023). "GKR Bendara Manfaatkan Medsos untuk Dekatkan Kebudayaan dengan Masyarakat". Solopos Espos. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  29. ↑ "Role Model: GKR Bendara, Putri Keraton dalam Harmoni Budaya dan Modernitas Zaman". Kumparan (in Indonesian). 11 December 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  30. ↑ Adiyanto (8 March 2022). "Keraton Yogyakarta Gelar Simposium Internasional dan Pameran Jayapatra". Media Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  31. ↑ Pertana, Pradito Rida (6 February 2020). "GKR Bendara: Presiden Singapura Terkesan dengan Manuskrip Keraton Yogya". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  32. ↑ "Singapore president once backpacked in Yogyakarta, says royal". The Jakarta Post. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  33. ↑ Susanto, Heri (2 October 2021). "Putri Sultan HB X Ingatkan Jangan Taruh Batik Ini di Lantai, Sebab..." detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  34. ↑ Atmasari, Nina (19 September 2013). "ROYAL WEDDING NGAYOGYAKARTA : Dhaup Agung Diputar di Bioskop XXI". Harian Jogja. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  35. ↑ "Memutar Sejarah Tradisi Pernikahan Raja". October 12, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
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