Celebrations unfolded in Brunei as Prince Abdul Mateen, the sixth son of King Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, exchanged vows with Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic. The festivities spanned a 10-day extravaganza from January 7 to 16, culminating in the main wedding ceremony at Sultan Umar Ali Saifuddin Mosque.
The romance between Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic blossomed discreetly, with public appearances limited to the weddings of Princess Fatzila Bolkiah in 2022 and Princess Asema Nihmatul Bolkiah in 2023. Following a reported engagement in October, the royal couple embarked on their matrimonial journey with a grand celebration.
The focal point of the wedding festivities transpired at Sultan Umar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, where a ceremony exclusive to men, featuring ministers and state officials, took place. This sacred event set the stage for a lavish wedding feast scheduled at Istana Nurul Iman, the Sultan's Palace, on January 14.
While official guest lists remain undisclosed, speculation abounds that various royal families, including members of the British royal family and the Royal Family of Jordan, might grace the occasion with their presence.
The Couple Profile:
Prince Abdul Mateen: A skilled helicopter pilot and decorated polo player, he commands a substantial following on Instagram, boasting around 2.5 million followers.
Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic: Isa-Kalebic is the proprietor of the fashion brand Silk Collective and the co-founder of Authentirary, a tourism company that offers cultural experiences in various cities. She graduated from the University of Bath in the U.K.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, one of the wealthiest individuals globally with an estimated net worth of $28 billion, presides over opulence. The royal family, residing in the expansive 1,700-room Istana Nurul Iman, possesses a fleet of jets, Rolls-Royce and Ferraris.