Prince Azim of Brunei has died at the age of 38, the country's government has confirmed. The royal, who was the son of the Sultan of Brunei and fourth-in-line to the throne, died on Saturday morning in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan.

His cause of death was not revealed, although the film producer had suffered a prolonged serious illness. The funeral took place on the same day, with his father Hassanal Bolkiah declaring seven days of mourning.