Princess Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah of Brunei got married to Prince (Pengiran) Muda Bahar Bolkiah of Brunei. Princess Azemah and Prince Muda Bahar tied the knot in a traditional wedding ceremony that took place at Istana Nurul Iman, official residence of the Sultan of Brunei. Princess Azemah is the daughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Prince Muda Bahar is the second son of Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah.
A royal banquet was held at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar, official residence of the Sultan of Brunei in honor of the wedding. The banquet and reception was attended by His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Her Majesty the Duli Raja Isteri as well as other members of the royal family.
Very Hollywood, Beautiful and impress jewels!
ReplyDeleteDo you mean Bollywood?
Delete@12:01 NO!
DeleteWhat in the world is Hollywood about it?
DeleteShe's marrying her first cousin? In the 21st century? This is so surreal...
ReplyDeleteWhere I am from, we marry our first cousins too. Cultures differ.
DeleteIt's pretty common in the Muslim countries.
DeleteTake a look at their Wikipedia entries - quite some eye openers. The Princess’ dad (one of the world’s very richest people, hence the enormous jewels on the bride) also married his first cousin. Most interesting, the Princess’ job is listed as polo player!
Deleteits more common in many non western cultures around the world. many tribes in Africa do this. Many reasons but one of them is to keep wealth within the family
Deletejill
You risk your family tree being a circle. My cousin is a surgeon in a famous specialist clinic and they treat an obscene amount of people from those countries with severe hereditary diseases. This is so avoidable.
DeleteApart from that, I will never ever accept the “rule” for Muslim women to need to cover their head. Iranian woman show their opposition and risk their lives by showing their hair.
Resistance!
Emmy
unfortunately that is a genetically very dangerous habit. RH
Delete@ Anonymous17/1/23 16:08
DeleteI could not agree with you more! I really wonder if there will EVER be a time when females/girls/women will not be second class citizens on this planet. Religion or not!
Europa
Agree with Emmy and Europa!
Deletei never thought a tiara on a veil would work, but what do you know the bride looks amazing! Its good to see life from the perspective of other cultures.
ReplyDeleteQue de magnifiques photos très colorées avec les bijoux de sortie surtout les diamants ; j'aimerais bien voir de plus près le bouquet de la mariée qui est très belle ainsi que son époux !
ReplyDeleteHasta que salgan hijos tontos. Esto es lujo y no lo de Occidente. La novia se ve fantástica.
ReplyDeleteCarla, what a rude comment ( about the children)
DeleteMaybe Carla could have said it in a more polite way, but what she says is true. I agree with the other comments concerning this subject.
DeleteVery interesting. Both dresses are modest with their long sleeves and high necklines, but they certainly hug her curves. I don’t love the colour of either dress - the first looks to be a grey/white which reads a bit grubby on my screen, the second is a rather drab grey. Nevertheless the jewels are very striking, and she looks very happy. Can anyone see her bouquet clearly? Is it jewelled as well?
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the groom has some eye problems. He’s squinting severely in all of the photos. (V.M.)
No he is not squinting, you are being to critical on all counts. Maybe he does not have large eyes. Even if he has small eyes he has lots of millions so who cares. He looks very handsome!
DeleteI think his eyebrows being so thick, and the shaping of them, are contributing to the overall look of the eyes, not that there is anything wrong with them. I don't see the comment as being highly critical, just an obvious concern due to the nature of the generations of inbreeding. I don't know who's father he is, but the gentleman seen in the 9th and 12th pictures has something wrong with his legs. He looks a little knock kneed, which may or may not be a congenital issue. I think it is reasonable to question the health of this family due to its intermarriages. Don't forget about the Hapsburg jaw.
DeleteThe bride is beautiful and her gowns and the tiara, earrings and necklace are magnificent.
ReplyDeleteAgree with your comments, Debra. I think both gowns are beautiful and the jewels, especially that necklace, are absolutely stunning. Love her smile in photo #4!
DeleteMarrid cousin? - OMG wwhy this cultur has so many people with mental illnes....
ReplyDeleteThe bride looks exquisite, both gowns are beautiful, I particularly love the grey gown, gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBoth gowns are stunning, A beautiful young women. The jewels are to die for, not literally, but impressive none at less. css
ReplyDeleteMake up is too heavy. Not impressed, she’s prettier usually, but not at her wedding.
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Is the Sultans wife a Sultana ?Such a beautiful dress worn by the Princess, The Prince also looks good. I do like the carpet in the 4th photo (Tara)
ReplyDeleteIf you ask Noel Coward "yes". Liv
DeleteFirst cousins are allowed to marry in many western countries. Also in Sweden.
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous 18/1 08.54 Maybe in Sweden, but I think in most western countries people are aware of the danger and don't take such risks. We are not living in the middle ages any more.
DeleteMarrying a first cousin is allowed and, unless there are proven genetic defects in the family, it's not that dangerous. The problem is that in these families, consanguineous marriage is the usual practice that occurs over and over again (it is called endogamy). This exponentially increases the risk of transmission of genetic diseases. The example given by Anonymous 18/1/23 07:56 referring to the Spanish Habsburgs is extreme but gives a good idea. In this dynasty they married not only between cousins but also, horror, between uncle and nephew and the final result was their extinction precisely because of genetic defects.
ReplyDeleteShe look very exquisite, both gowns are stunning & beautiful also her tiara is beautiful. I love the whole look
ReplyDeleteShe married a vulcan?
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