Solo Royal Family Members Reconcile after Dispute

Two sons of Paku Buwono (PB) XIII, who both claim the title of king, are PB XIV Mangkubumi and PB Solo of Central Java.

PB XIV Purbaya led the prayers behind the imam. Meanwhile,PB XIV Mangkubumi sat in the first row on the south side. After Friday prayers and special prayers for flood victims in Sumatra concluded, PB XIV Purbaya approached his brother.

The two greeted each other, shook hands, and exchanged kisses on the right and left cheeks. They briefly chatted before PB XIV Purbaya bid farewell and left the mosque.