Prince Abdul Mateen ties the knot with childhood friend: 'growing old together'

Prince Abdul Mateen concluded his 10-day wedding celebration with childhood friend Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah at Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan.

The prince took to Instagram on Sunday, sharing a series of wedding photos, including two from their childhood. 

The last picture, a nostalgic glimpse of the couple as kids, sparked a wave of adoration from fans. 

Prince Mateen captioned the post with "14.01.2024 ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ," expressing gratitude.

Comments poured in, with one fan declaring, "the last pic might be the cutest pic I've ever seen," while another mused, "My soulmate is a circle since the beginning," and a third noted, "Definition of growing old together."

The excitement kicked off on January 7 when crowds lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the couple's first public appearance. 

The wedding ceremony took place on January 10, attended only by male members of the wedding party, including Prince Mateen and his father, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the world's longest-reigning monarch.

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The royal procession, featuring Prince Mateen in ceremonial attire and Anisha Rosnah in an elegant white dress, captivated onlookers as it made its way to a golden-domed mosque for the solemnization. 

The guest list included royalty from various nations, and government leaders like Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Joko Widodo, making it a truly grand and internationally recognized event.