Thousands of people seen greeting the newly wed Royal couple during the procession around the capital.- Borneo Bulletin/ANN
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): A royal wedding it was in full splendour as Brunei celebrated the wedding of their handsome prince with a commonner.
And following the ‘Istiadat Bersanding Pengantin Diraja’ ceremony for the royal couple, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Anisha Rosnah Adam at Istana Nurul Iman on Sunday, the event proceeded with the procession around the capital, where thousands of people await to get a glimpse of the royal newly weds.
The ‘Istiadat Bersanding Pengantin Diraja’ ceremony for the royal couple took place in full pomp and pageantry, steeped in royal traditions, at the lavishly decorated Balai Singgahsana Indera Buana or royal throne hall of Istana Nurul Iman on Sunday.
Brunei king Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, his wife and other members of the royal family graced the ceremony.
Among the thousands of guests attending the glittering ceremony marking the climax of more than a week of royal wedding ceremonies were special guests from abroad made up of regional and international royalty and leaders.
Special guests of His Majesty include Malaysian Yang Di Pertuan Agong His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah; King of Bhutan His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck; Indonesian President Joko Widodo; Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr; Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The royal couple is seen departing from the royal ceremonial hall to the holding room while waiting for the procession ceremony around the capital. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
Sporting a tiara over a white veil and wedding dress while clutching a bouquet adorned with precious stones, the royal bride was escorted into the Balai Singgahsana Indera Buana.
Upon reaching the bridal dais, the royal bride was taken to her seat on the bridal dais. The royal ceremony then proceeded with the arrival of the Royal groom, Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
Handsomely dressed in a royal ceremonial outfit, Prince ‘Abdul Mateen made a grand entrance into Balai Singgahsana Indera Buana along with the other members of the royal groom entourage.
This was followed by the recitation of the Doa Selamat by the State Mufti.
The royal couple then departed from the royal ceremonial hall to the holding room while waiting for the procession ceremony around the capital.
Sunday's celebration is the highlight of 10 days of pomp and pageantry in the tiny country, whose extreme wealth is derived almost entirely from its enormous oil and gas reserves. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
