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Prince Mateen and Anisha Rosnah have been dating for a while. Photo: @tmski / Instagram
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Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei at his Istiadat Berbedak or powdering ceremony on January 10. Photo:
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Brunei's Prince Abdul MateeN touching his forehead on his father's hand, Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah after his solemnisation at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan. Photo: Brunei's Information Department
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Prince Mateen signing documents after his solemnisation. Photo: Brunei's Information Department
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Prince Mateen, left, during his solemnisation. Photo: Brunei's Information Department
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Prince Abdul Mateen waves following his solemnisation. AFP
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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah waves as he arrives for his son's solemnisation ceremony. AFP
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People take to the streets to wave as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah passes by. AFP
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Military police fire gun salutes after as part of the celebrations. AFP
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Prince Mateen is marrying Anisha Rosnah in a lavish 10-day celebration. AFP
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Portraits of the couple with a slogan that reads 'God protect the royal couple' are on public display. AFP
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The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, where the solemnisation ceremony took place. AFP
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Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah pours scented oil on the hands of Prince Abdul Mateen during the royal powdering ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman, ahead of his wedding to Anisha Rosnah, on January 10, 2024. AFP
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Prince Abdul Mateen's bride Anisha Rosnah during the royal powdering ceremony. AFP
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The powdering ceremony was held separately for the bride and groom, with Prince Mateen arriving first. AFP
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The Istana Nurul Iman where the powdering ceremony was held. Photo: Brunei's Information Department
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Prince Mateen and Anisha Rosnah have been dating for a while. Photo: @tmski / Instagram
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Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei at his Istiadat Berbedak or powdering ceremony on January 10. Photo:
@faiqairudin / Instagram
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Brunei's Prince Abdul MateeN touching his forehead on his father's hand, Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah after his solemnisation at Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan. Photo: Brunei's Information Department
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Prince Mateen signing documents after his solemnisation. Photo: Brunei's Information Department
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Prince Mateen, left, during his solemnisation. Photo: Brunei's Information Department
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Prince Abdul Mateen waves following his solemnisation. AFP
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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah waves as he arrives for his son's solemnisation ceremony. AFP
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People take to the streets to wave as Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah passes by. AFP
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Military police fire gun salutes after as part of the celebrations. AFP
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Prince Mateen is marrying Anisha Rosnah in a lavish 10-day celebration. AFP
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Portraits of the couple with a slogan that reads 'God protect the royal couple' are on public display. AFP
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The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, where the solemnisation ceremony took place. AFP
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Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah pours scented oil on the hands of Prince Abdul Mateen during the royal powdering ceremony at Istana Nurul Iman, ahead of his wedding to Anisha Rosnah, on January 10, 2024. AFP
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Prince Abdul Mateen's bride Anisha Rosnah during the royal powdering ceremony. AFP
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The powdering ceremony was held separately for the bride and groom, with Prince Mateen arriving first. AFP
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The Istana Nurul Iman where the powdering ceremony was held. Photo: Brunei's Information Department
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Prince Mateen and Anisha Rosnah have been dating for a while. Photo: @tmski / Instagram
Pomp and pageantry of Brunei royal wedding highlights wealth of tiny nation
Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Rosnah's 10-day celebration will culminate in a glittering ceremony
David Tusing
12 January, 2024
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