Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei’s new wife Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah wore a stunning wedding dress by a Lebanese fashion designer who has created looks for celebrities including Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Shakira.
Zuhair Murad took to Instagram to offer his congratulations to the ‘beautiful couple’ and he wished them ‘a lifetime of love and happiness’.
In a caption for the photo carousel of the bride’s beautifully glittering ensemble, which she wore on Monday, he wrote: ‘I had the honour to be part of the Brunei family royal wedding by designing Prince Abdul Mateen’s bride wedding dress.’
Crowds of hundreds gathered on the streets of the Southeast Asian country this weekend to watch the happy couple parade through the capital ahead of their wedding reception.
Sunday was the eighth day of the couple’s 10-day wedding – which has already seen Asia’s most eligible bachelor legally taken off the market – and days of festivities.
Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei’s new wife Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah wore a stunning wedding dress by a Lebanese fashion designer who has created looks for celebrities including Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Shakira
The elaborate ceremony also saw the royal couple publicly tie the knot (despite having done so legally last Wednesday) and enjoy an ornate reception attended by an array of international royalty and dignitaries.
Zuhair’s design showed off Anisha’s effortlessly elegant style in an ivory, glistening gown adorned with intricate floral elements.
The long-sleeve frock, which also featured a modest scooped neck, was teamed with a glowing long veil and tiara.
She held onto a matching clutch, seemingly decorated with the same fabric, while walking arm in arm with her new husband.
Zuhair’s designs have also been worn by Adele, Jennifer Lopez and Heidi Klum. And it’s not his first rodeo with royal weddings – the fashion guru designed the gown Princess al-Taweel of Saudi Arabia wore to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011.
The internet famous Prince Abdul Mateen revealed his engagement to Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in December – an announcement which shocked the fans of Asia’s most eligible bachelor.
His new wife is the granddaughter of an adviser to Brunei’s leader, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. It is understood she owns a fashion and tourism company, and that the couple have been dating for years.
Photographs show the couple taking part in a public marriage ceremony beneath an opulent pergola, before heading inside the palace for a formal blessing.
Zuhair’s design showed off Anisha’s effortlessly elegant style in an ivory, glistening gown adorned with intricate floral elements
Zuhair Murad took to Instagram to offer his congratulations to the ‘beautiful couple’ and he wished them ‘a lifetime of love and happiness’
The long-sleeve frock, which also featured a modest scooped neck, was teamed with a glowing long veil and tiara. The happy couple pictured with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Queen Hajah Saleha
An estimated 5,000 people were expected to attend a reception at the Istana Nurul Iman Palace on Sunday.
Guests reportedly included royalty from Saudi Arabia and Jordan, as well as Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo and the leader of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
An Islamic marriage ceremony took place on Wednesday, formalising Prince Abdul Mateen’s marriage to Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah.
Zuhair’s designs have also been worn by a flurry of celebrities including Taylor Swift (left) Heidi Klum (right)
Sunday was an elaborate affair, and the 32-year-old prince was dressed for the occasion in a white and gold ceremonial uniform, while his bride wore a long white dress and jewels.
The couple waved at thousands of people who had gathered on the streets of Bandar Seri Begawan before arriving at the Istana Nurul Iman Palace in an open-top Rolls Royce.
This was the first time the newlywed couple had been seen together since a legal wedding ceremony took place behind closed doors earlier in the week.
Sunday was an elaborate affair, and the 32-year-old prince was dressed for the occasion in a white and gold ceremonial uniform, while his bride wore a long white dress and jewels
The elaborate ceremony this weekend also the royal couple publicly tie the knot (despite having done so legally last Wednesday)
The internet famous Prince Abdul Mateen revealed his engagement to Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in December
The waving and smiling newlywed royal couple greet the adoring crowd from a royal vehicle this weekend
However, this was only attended by male members of the wedding party, including the prince himself and his father, the Sultan of Brunei.
Prince Abdul Mateen is the fourth son, and tenth child, of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, 77, and his former second wife Mariam Abdul Aziz, 67.
The prince is sixth in line to the throne, and has found fame on social media, where he actively engages with the public on Instagram – and boasts 2.4 million followers.
His lavish lifestyle is profoundly evident on the social media platform: superyachts, exotic pets, world-class hotels and private jets, intertwined with official royal engagements around the globe.
However, perhaps surprisingly, when the Prince was 24, GQ Thailand described him as ‘a grounded man who doesn’t like to flaunt his family’s wealth’.
‘He says thank you at the end of every sentence, and he makes no distinction of class or social status in his interactions with the people around him,’ the publication added.
The interview highlighted that the prince’s charm captured attention more than his striking looks.
Guests reportedly include royalty from Saudi Arabia and Jordan, as well as Indonesia ‘s President Joko Widodo and the leader of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Prince Abdul Mateen is the fourth son, and tenth child, of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, 77, and his former second wife Mariam Abdul Aziz, 67
The prince is sixth in line to the throne, and has found fame on social media, where he actively engages with the public on Instagram – and boasts 2.4 million followers
His lavish lifestyle is profoundly evident on the social media platform: superyachts, exotic pets, world-class hotels and private jets, intertwined with official royal engagements around the globe
It also pointed out that Mateen was more focused on sharing his interests, and discussing family and friends, rather than the monarch’s wealth.
Coincidentally, his father, the Sultan of Brunei, is one of the richest people in the world, having a net worth of over £24billion – thanks to crude oil and natural gas exports.
Prince Mateen, who was named one of Asia’s 50 most eligible bachelors by Tatler Magazine in 2016, obtained a Master of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of London in 2016.
He currently serves as a helicopter pilot in the Royal Brunei Air Force, holding the rank of major.
Mateen has also showcased his passion for polo by representing Brunei at the South East Asian Games in 2017 and 2019.