Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen weds fiancee in lavish 10-day ceremony

The 32-year-old prince, once dubbed one of Asia’s most eligible bachelors, married Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic.

Published Jan 12

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, one of Asia’s most popular royal figures, has married his fiancee in an elaborate 10-day ceremony.

The 32-year-old prince, once dubbed one of Asia’s most eligible bachelors, married Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic, 29, in a ceremony that began on January 7 and will end on Tuesday.

A solemnisation ceremony was held at a mosque on Thursday.

Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, left, sitting during his solemnisation at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei — Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, left, sitting during his solemnisation ceremony at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (Brunei’s Information Department via AP)

While sixth in line to the throne, the prince has gained prominence in recent years accompanying his father on diplomatic engagements.

The sultan announced the engagement in October of Mateen and Anisha, who is the granddaughter of the ruler’s special adviser.

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, centre right, pouring scented oil on the hands of Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen’s bride Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah, left, during the royal powdering ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman, ahead of his wedding to Anisha Rosnah, in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei — Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, centre right, pouring scented oil on the hands of Prince Abdul Mateen’s bride Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah, left, during the royal powdering ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman (Brunei’s Information Department via AP)

Anisha reportedly owns a fashion brand and tourism business.

Sunday’s main wedding reception at the 1,788-room palace will see an array of international royalty and dignitaries, along with a parade through the capital, Bandar Sri Begawan.