NEW DELHI: Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, lengthy hailed as one of many globe’s most tasty royals and a ‘sizzling’ bachelor in Asia, has relinquished his standing as a single man. The 32-year-old prince, a skilled helicopter pilot and main within the Royal Brunei Air Drive, identified for his sporting achievements in polo, affinity for tigers, and a considerable Instagram following, has married 29-year-old Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic, a non-royal, in an elaborate 10-day royal wedding ceremony that started on January 7 and can conclude on January 16.
Solemnization ceremony marks the start
The wedding was formally legalized on Thursday, January 11, on the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in a solemnization ceremony. This occasion was completely attended by male friends, together with ministers and authorities officers, with the bride notably absent.
Royal lineage and the bride’s background
Prince Mateen is the fourth son and tenth baby of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, one of many world’s wealthiest royals, with an estimated web price of almost $28 billion. The prince, who’s sixth in line to the throne, is the Sultan’s fourth son and tenth baby. His bride, Isa-Kalebic, is the granddaughter of the Sultan’s particular advisor, Pehin Dato Isa, and is concerned within the style and tourism industries.
Engagement and courtship
The couple’s engagement was introduced in October 2023, they usually have reportedly been in a relationship for a number of years, usually seen collectively at royal household occasions.
Festivities and visitor record
Bandar Seri Begawan was buzzing with pleasure, providing free ice cream and promoting tender drinks as crowds began to collect alongside the parade route effectively earlier than its graduation.
Wearing a standard formal apparel and a songkok hat, 66-year-old retired banker Haji Suhaimin Abas, a distinguished Bruneian, was one of many choose few who obtained an invite to the royal wedding ceremony.
“This can be a very large celebration,” he shared with AFP whereas having breakfast earlier than heading to the palace.
Most of the sultan’s topics lined the streets underneath a scorching solar to catch a glimpse of the couple.
Hajah Aminah Abd Morsidee, 91 who has seen 5 royal weddings in her lifetime, mentioned she was “completely satisfied to see Prince Mateen marrying the attractive Anisha”.
Schoolteacher Norliha Mohamad Din, 37, mentioned it was a “once-in-a-lifetime second”.
“I’ve seen Prince Mateen since he was small,” she mentioned. “I am very completely satisfied for him. That is a technique of exhibiting appreciation to the royal household.”
The occasion noticed a prestigious visitor record of round 5,000, together with royalty from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Bhutan.
Notable authorities figures reminiscent of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos had been additionally current on the ceremony.
(With inputs from businesses)
Solemnization ceremony marks the start
The wedding was formally legalized on Thursday, January 11, on the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in a solemnization ceremony. This occasion was completely attended by male friends, together with ministers and authorities officers, with the bride notably absent.
Royal lineage and the bride’s background
Prince Mateen is the fourth son and tenth baby of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, one of many world’s wealthiest royals, with an estimated web price of almost $28 billion. The prince, who’s sixth in line to the throne, is the Sultan’s fourth son and tenth baby. His bride, Isa-Kalebic, is the granddaughter of the Sultan’s particular advisor, Pehin Dato Isa, and is concerned within the style and tourism industries.
Engagement and courtship
The couple’s engagement was introduced in October 2023, they usually have reportedly been in a relationship for a number of years, usually seen collectively at royal household occasions.
Festivities and visitor record
Bandar Seri Begawan was buzzing with pleasure, providing free ice cream and promoting tender drinks as crowds began to collect alongside the parade route effectively earlier than its graduation.
Wearing a standard formal apparel and a songkok hat, 66-year-old retired banker Haji Suhaimin Abas, a distinguished Bruneian, was one of many choose few who obtained an invite to the royal wedding ceremony.
“This can be a very large celebration,” he shared with AFP whereas having breakfast earlier than heading to the palace.
Most of the sultan’s topics lined the streets underneath a scorching solar to catch a glimpse of the couple.
Hajah Aminah Abd Morsidee, 91 who has seen 5 royal weddings in her lifetime, mentioned she was “completely satisfied to see Prince Mateen marrying the attractive Anisha”.
Schoolteacher Norliha Mohamad Din, 37, mentioned it was a “once-in-a-lifetime second”.
“I’ve seen Prince Mateen since he was small,” she mentioned. “I am very completely satisfied for him. That is a technique of exhibiting appreciation to the royal household.”
The occasion noticed a prestigious visitor record of round 5,000, together with royalty from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Bhutan.
Notable authorities figures reminiscent of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos had been additionally current on the ceremony.
(With inputs from businesses)
