Meet the brand new Princess of Brunei

He was as soon as declared certainly one of Asia‘s most eligible bachelors – however Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei is now firmly off the market as he celebrates his 10-day marriage ceremony to Anisha Rosnah.

Looking effortlessly elegant, the bride, 29, shocked immediately in a white lace robe as she took half within the Berbedak Mandi ceremony which passed off at Istana Nurul Iman, forward of their lavish service in Bandar Seri Begawan.

The couple have been bathed in blessings by their nearest and dearest. Parents, siblings, and elders graced the momentous event.

Although little is understood about how their relationship blossomed, it has been reported that the pair have been relationship for years, with Anisha’s brother, Danial Isa Kelbic, a childhood pal of the Prince’s.

The bride comes from a prestigious household background, together with her grandfather Pehin Dato Isa having served because the Sultan of Brunei’s particular advisor. 

He additionally held high authorities roles in Brunei in the course of the Sixties and Nineteen Seventies, together with because the Deputy Attorney General and Deputy Chief Minister.

But slightly than comply with her grandfather’s footsteps, Anisha, who studied on the University of Bath within the UK, is now a thriving entrepreneur in Brunei.

She based the profitable trend model Silk Collective, and co-owns a tourism enterprise, known as Authentirary, with an in depth pal. 

In her spare time, she reportedly used to run an Instagram web page devoted to meals, the place she would publish her baking, cooking and consuming adventures. However, the account hasn’t been used since January 2022. 

Despite her hectic schedule, Anisha and her prince additionally take pleasure in understanding collectively, in keeping with Hype MY.

Her brother, Danial, who has 59.8K followers on Instagram, seems to share an in depth friendship with Prince Mateen.

For the royal’s birthday in 2013, Anisha’s sibling seemingly posted {a photograph} of the three of them enjoying collectively as youngsters, in keeping with delighted followers on social media.

‘Guess the emotions have been by no means mutual haha.. Happy birthday bro!!’ he captioned the snap, which confirmed Danial tightly hugging the reluctant prince.

Prince Mateen, who boasts 2.5million followers on his Instagram account, replied: ‘Haha [thanks] dan.’

Anisha and her prince have reportedly been relationship for plenty of years, having attended plenty of occasions collectively, together with the marriage of Mateen’s sister, Princess Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah, in 2023.

And whereas her household background is prestigious, it seemingly does not examine to the family she’s becoming a member of.

Its patriarch, the Sultan of Brunei, is without doubt one of the richest individuals on the earth, having a internet value of over £24billion – because of crude oil and pure fuel exports.

Yesterday, the prince, 32, who’s the fourth son – and tenth youngster – of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, 77, and his former second spouse Mariam Abdul Aziz, 67, loved a royal powdering ceremony along with his bride.

The Brunei royal seemed vibrant in conventional garments alongside Anisha in the course of the elaborate, centuries outdated ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman.

This ceremony is customary in Malaysia and Brunei and includes the bride and groom being blessed by shut members of the family.

The household apply paste to the fingers of the couple and needs them a cheerful, fertile and rich married life. 

The polo-playing prince was certainly one of Asia‘s most eligible bachelors earlier than he met his fiancée, though little is understood about how their relationship blossomed.

For the occasion, which is a part of their 10 day marriage ceremony, the couple donned terribly lavish coordinated crimson outfits.

This will probably be adopted by a banquet on Sunday with royals from all around the world anticipated to attend.

The prince’s lavish life-style is profoundly evident on Instagram: glimpses of superyachts, unique pets, world-class resorts and personal jets, intertwined with official royal engagements across the globe are posted on his web page.

However, maybe surprisingly, when the Prince was 24, GQ Thailand described him as ‘a grounded man who does not wish to flaunt his household’s wealth.’

‘He says thanks on the finish of each sentence, and he makes no distinction of sophistication or social standing in his interactions with the individuals round him,’ the publication added.

The interview highlighted that the Prince’s allure captured consideration greater than his hanging appears to be like.

It additionally identified that Mateen was extra targeted on sharing his pursuits, and discussing household and pals, slightly than the monarch’s wealth.

Prince Mateen, who was named certainly one of Asia’s 50 most eligible bachelors by Tatler Magazine in 2016, obtained a Master of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of London in 2016.

He at the moment serves as a helicopter pilot within the Royal Brunei Air Force, holding the rank of main.

Mateen has additionally showcased his ardour for polo by representing Brunei on the South East Asian Games in 2017 and 2019.

The 32-year-old is an avid traveller, regularly posting photos of unique locations for his Instagram viewers. One photograph, specifically, captures him cradling a tiger cub on the seashore.

He typically accompanies his father on official visits, together with the Coronation of King Charles II and Queen Camilla, held at Westminster Abbey on 6 May.