On January 14, 2024, Prince Abdul Mateen, son of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, married Yang Mulia Dayang Anisha Rosnah binti Adam (Anisha Isa Kalebic). The bride is the granddaughter of an adviser of Brunei's leader, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The wedding reception (The Royal Bersanding Ceremony) took place at the royal throne hall of Istana Nurul Iman, in the capital city Bandar Seri Begawan.
The royal wedding was attended by world leaders, including, the King and Queen of Bhutan, the King and Queen of Malaysia, the Presidents of Indonesia and the Philippines, the Prime Minister of Singapore, as well as royal guests and leaders from the Middle East and other parts of the world.
Anisha Rosnah graduated from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom. She is the owner of the fashion brand Silk Collective. She is also a co-founder of Authentirary, a travel agency that provides cultural experiences in many countries.
Magnifiques photos ; tous les diamants sont de sortie avec une touche de petits rubis dans le pendant du collier. Longue vie à ce très beau couple !
ReplyDeleteWell, world leaders, not quite, i presume.
ReplyDeleteWhat an arrogant and ignorant statement.
DeleteNot at all, dear anon. 22.21. Can you see any? See...
DeleteDas dürfte wohl der speziellen Situation im Land geschuldet sein
DeleteBeautiful dress where the magnificent fabric makes all the difference in this simple but super elegant design. Love the veil.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I usually detest most wedding gowns because they tend to be too much and over the top with all the lace and frills. But this one is very simple and elegant. The focus in on the bride and not the dress. She looks quite beautiful in my opinion.
DeleteAgree. Simplicity and quality fabric win the day for this bridal gown.
DeleteOn another site they say that the wedding festivités continue over a 10 day period.
My best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
Dans les lignes sous les photos, il est précisé entre-autres le roi et la reine du Bhoutan ; je ne suis pas certaine de la reconnaître peut-être que le roi est accompagné par une belle-soeur ou une cousine ?!
ReplyDeleteNon, non. C'est bien le couple royale du Bhoutan. Je reconnais la robe de la reine qu'elle a déjà mis à d'autres occasions.
DeleteA mes yeux, c'est la reine. Elle portait une coiffure différente de celle d'habitude.
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No, it’s the queen, she mentioned her visit to the wedding on her instagram (queenjetsunpema)
DeleteLa photo de groupe prise de plus près nous montre déjà mieux la reine quand elle est debout !
DeleteLa photo de groupe prise de plus près nous montre déjà mieux la reine quand elle est debout !
DeleteAmazing dress. And amazing jewelry. For me the crown on the headscarf looks a bit odd
ReplyDeleteI agree. Besides I don't like all the diamonds and jewels, it is too much. I don't like the headscarf either but that has probably to do with their religion and culture.
DeleteI've seen Malaysian queens wear tiaras over even fuller headscarves. (Anisha's just covers her hair and not her neck. Rules on head coverings vary so much!) If you are going to wear a headscarf, the only way to wear a tiara is over it. One gets used to it.
DeleteWow, the bride’s diamond jewelry is eye-poppingly large. Her dress is beautiful.
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The tiara on top of the head covering looks odd to me. I realize the head covering is a religious requirement but it still seems like too much with the tiara.
ReplyDeleteHer dress is exquisite. It is simple in design and the richness is in the fabric and the fabric detail. Given that the Brunei royal family is the second richest in the world (after Saudi Arabia) it seems fitting/logical to see their wealth displayed through the jewels on the bride. The style of her head dress is in sync with the traditional culture and religion of the country. Over all, I think that her look is tasteful when it could so easily have been over blown, and she looks lovely.
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Well I guess this is one way to avoid a "bad hair day" on your wedding day.
ReplyDeleteWow stunning and a beautiful couple. I wish them the best for their future. css
ReplyDeleteI'm having problems about where to focus first! he bride is stunning, her gown is gorgeous, and her diamonds have gobsmacked me silly. The bride is a beautiful woman and glowing with happiness. Her gown is simple in design but the fabric is so luxurious. Her diamonds are incredible. This whole wedding is fabulous and incredibly glamorous.
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The bride looked magnificent. Her gown, headgear, the sparkling jewels, stunning. Her makeup looked perfect. She is a very beautiful woman.
ReplyDeleteI loved the wedding and her dress was beautiful as she is. They are a beautiful couple can't wait till they have children. I wish them much happiness.
DeleteHow fun to get a glimpse into the extravagant celebrations! I agree with many of the comments regarding the beautiful cut and fabric of her gown. She looks lovely here as well as the events leading up to the wedding ceremony. Have to admit that I am absolutely stunned by the jewels, they may be the largest I’ve seen in years, especially worn all at the same time. She pulls it off perfectly!
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DeleteDear fellow commentators on this blog. I’d like to offer you some information on, and enlighten you a bit about, the Sultanat of Brunei (Baru Nah = That is it!) Darussalam ( = Place of peace), a state in South-East Asia many of us don’t know much about, or would not be able to point out on a map when spontaneously asked to do so. If you’d like to read on, that’s very commendable, otherwise simply skip this post. I’m not going into the history of this country, which would lead really too far. Brunei Darussalam is a small kingdom (Sultanat) on the north-west tip of the island of Borneo (which belongs in parts to Indonesia, in parts to Malaysia). The sultan acts as an absolute monarch. State religion is Sunni Islam, and it is followed quite strictly. Other religions and faiths are tolerated. Sharia laws can be applied, also to foreigners. Death penalty exists, but hasn’t been executed for some decades now. The language mainly spoken is Malay. Some Indonesian dialects are common as well. English is spoken also, very often by the higher educated people, and in business. Brunei offers free public healthcare on high quality standards, and free education. Which is, quite frankly remarked, something the USA still is doing a lousy job on. The country’s immense wealth mainly comes from its vast oil reserves. ... tbc ...
ReplyDeleteMinor correction: Brunei is located relatively center north on Borneo.
Delete... In recent years, and under the reign of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the current ruler, the country has been greatly developped and especially the capital Bandar Seri Begawan ( = the blessed/holy port, the good/the beautiful) is a very modern city. It was only in 1984 that Brunei gained independence from the UK. It is still a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (also called „raja“ = king) now is the longest reigning monarch in the world. He’s been on the throne since 1967. He had three wives, two of which he’d divorced for reasons we are not really privy about. Hence, he has a lot of children. Six by his first wife, Queen Saleha, one of which is the Crown Prince. Four by his second wife, one of which has sadly died in 2020, and one of which is Prince Abdul Mateen, the most recent bridegroom. Also, there are two more children by his third wife.
ReplyDeleteI have watched several of the more than one week long wedding ceremonies on Brunei Television, that had live streams of almost all the events, and on one channel provided excellent English commentary.
The groom, Prince Abdul Mateen, is fourth in line to the throne, but is held in very high regard by his father, the sultan. I tend to believe that Sultan Bolkiah trusts him even more than he does trust the Crown Prince. Both princes do hold high offices in the Brunei Government, though. They all have been educated (law studies, diplomatic relations, etc.) at universities abroad (Oxford, London). Prince Mateen also went through military training at Sandhurst (UK). He is a very skilled polo player, by the way. ... tbc ...
... In recent years, and under the reign of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the current ruler, the country has been greatly developped and especially the capital Bandar Seri Begawan ( = the blessed/holy port, the good/the beautiful) is a very modern city. It was only in 1984 that Brunei gained independence from the UK. It is still a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (also called „raja“ = king) now is the longest reigning monarch in the world. He’s been on the throne since 1967. He had three wives, two of which he’d divorced for reasons we are not really privy about. Hence, he has a lot of children. Six by his first wife, Queen Saleha, one of which is the Crown Prince. Four by his second wife, one of which has sadly died in 2020, and one of which is Prince Abdul Mateen, the most recent bridegroom. Also, there are two more children by his third wife.
ReplyDeleteI have watched several of the more than one week long wedding ceremonies on Brunei Television, that had live streams of almost all the events, and on one channel provided excellent English commentary.
The groom, Prince Abdul Mateen, is fourth in line to the throne, but is held in very high regard by his father, the sultan. I tend to believe that Sultan Bolkiah trusts him even more than he does trust the Crown Prince. Both princes do hold high offices in the Brunei Government, though. They all have been educated (law studies, diplomatic relations, etc.) at universities abroad (Oxford, London). Prince Mateen also went through military training at Sandhurst (UK). He is a very skilled polo player, by the way.
The bride, Anisha Rosnah binti Adam, born in London, is what one would call an „Eurasian“ woman. Her father comes from Croatia. Her parents are divorced (as are the groom’s parents), but they attended all the ceremonies together. Her maternal grandfather serves as a special consultant to the Sultan, so that is how she met her now husband. The bride herself is a successful business woman, who’d launched her own fashion label (Silk Collective) and co-owns a travel agency called Authentirary. She does not wear head-scarves (or full hijab) in her daily life, but did so for the wedding ceremonies. She modified the look, however, to give a more modern image, and opted out of full hijab, not covering the back and front of her neck, only her hair with some sort of turban-like styled headpieces.
Both (Prince Mateen and Princess Anisha) are very active on Instagram, one can follow them and their lives very easily on that platform.
Bit more on the trivia side: The colour used on the carpet in the State Throne Room of the Royal Palace of Brunei is a very sunny yellow, which can also be found in the flag of Brunei or on the order sashes of the members of the Sultan’s family. It is considered the most royal colour there, but might be a bit uneasy on the eye as far as the huge carpeting is concerned. The carpet colour of the Banqueting Hall is more subdued and comes in green hues, this stands for the mostly tropical flora of the island. ... tbc ...
... last bit:Finally, on the matter of „world leaders“ (or lack thereof) attending the wedding (as stated somewhere down below): Prince Mateen is not the Crown Prince. His wedding might be of great importance to his family, and to the Kingdom of Brunei Darussalam, but naturally bears not that much international weight. But, of course, leaders (to be more precise heads of state) of countries like Malaysia (immediate neighbour to Brunei!), Bhutan, Singapore, Saudi-Arabia, Bahrain, Philippines, etc. belong the „the world“ as well, do they not? Other countries were surely represented as well, by ambassadors, or other diplomats, this I’m quite sure of. I find it a bit disrespectful to belittle people like the King and Queen of Malaysia, or the King and Queen of Bhutan (a couple that had quite grown dear to royal watchers internationally) by denying them being „world leaders“. Who defines that anyway? Are only the U.S. President, the German Bundespräsident, or King Charles III, world leaders, and the other heads of state are not? You might be quite mistaken on that point. I am also quite sure that the King of Eswatini (for those asking: a small kingdom close to South Africa) might have something to say on that matter.
ReplyDeleteKind regards, DSC
DSC, thank you for this information! I did not know much about Brunei. Now I know a little more. I feel like I should learn more about a lot of different places in this world!
DeleteWhat a beautiful bridal outfit! Thank you to Brunei for sharing a glimpse of their culture. Christine
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