All About Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei and Anisha Isa Kalebic's Love Story Ahead of Their 10-Day Wedding

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince Mateen of Brunei’s engagement portrait.Photo:tmski/Instagram

tmski/Instagram

Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei and Anisha Isa Kalebic are tying the knot in a big way.

The royal couple, who announced their engagement in October 2023, are preparing to get married in a lavish 10-day wedding event that begins on Jan. 7.

Prince Mateen is the Sultan’s fourth son and 10th child and lives a public life. While he and his fiancée, Anisha — who is the granddaughter of the Sultan’s special advisor, Pehin Dato — have kept their romance private, the prince has been seen accompanying his father on official royal engagements.

He attendedKing CharlesandQueen Camilla’scoronationin May 2023 and also joined his father atQueen Elizabeth’s funeralin September 2022. Similarly, Anisha stepped out at aroyal weddingof Prince Abdul Mateen’s sister inBrunei, which took place in January 2023.

Prince Mateen is active on social media, sharing posts with his nearly 2.5 million followers. Recently, he shared a photo that featured himself next to Anisha in their engagement portrait.

Here’s a look back at Prince Mateen and Anisha Isa Kalebic’s love story ahead of their 10-day wedding event.

They’ve reportedly been dating for a few years

Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei poses as he arrives at the EU-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit at the European Council headquarters in Brussels in December 2022.KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty

KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty

Prince Mateen is the Sultan’s fourth son and 10th child. Anisha is the granddaughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s special advisor, Pehin Dato Isa. She has reportedly been dating Prince Mateen for a few years.

Anisha joined Prince Mateen at the royal wedding of his sister, Princess Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah, in January 2023. She wed Prince Bahar ibni Jefri Bolkiah,her first cousin.

Their engagement was announced in October 2023

News of the Prince Mateen’s engagement to Anisha first came to light via an official statement from his father, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, in October 2023.

“By the royal command of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah of Brunei Darussalam, the palace has announced the upcoming wedding of His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen and Anisha Isa Kalebic will be held from 7 to 16 January 2024,” the official announcement stated, perTown & Country.

They celebrated the New Year together, one week before their wedding

Prince Mateen of Brunei’s engagement portrait.tmski/Instagram

One week before their wedding festivities kicked off, Prince Abdul Mateen shared an image on Instagram of himself and his fiancée to commemorate the new year. He captioned the photo, “Wishing you all the best for 2024 💫.”

Their wedding will be a 10-day ceremony

Prince Mateen and Anisha are preparing to tie the knot in a lavish ceremony, marking one of the first royal weddings of 2024. The event will span 10 days, beginning on Jan. 7 and concluding on Jan. 16.

An Islamic ceremony will take place on Jan. 11, where the prince and his fiancée will exchange wedding vows at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, according toHello!magazine. Other festivities include a wedding reception, banquets, musical accompaniment and a parade around Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan on Jan 14.

The ceremony has the potential for some royal guests from around the globe.Prince WilliamandKate Middletonmay be in attendance at Mateen’s wedding as the Sultan was a guest at the British royal couple’s wedding in 2011.

source: people.com