Gusti Raden Mas Surjadi

Gusti Raden Mas Surjadi, known as Pakubuwono XIII, was born as the eldest son of Pakubuwono XII and Kanjeng Raden Ayu Pradapaningrum. He ascended to the throne of the Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat on September 10, 2004, following his father's passing. As the 13th ruler of this Javanese royal house, he became a prominent figure in preserving Javanese culture and traditions, overseeing significant ceremonies and rituals within the palace.