The small, fabulously wealthy Southeast Asian sultanate of Brunei has long been home to one of the worlds most swoon-worthy royals and Asias most eligible bachelor. But 32-year-old Prince Abdul Mateen - the dapper polo-playing air force pilot known for befriending tigers and amassing 2.5 Instagram followers - has relinquished both titles by marrying stunning commoner bride Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic, 29.Fairy tale festivities of royal wedding The couples fairy tale nuptials are being celebrated over 10 days of glamourous festivities that kicked off on January 7, in the glittering kingdom and will culminate in a dazzling reception at Mateens fathers sprawling, 1,700-room, gold-leafed palace on January 14th.Female guests barred from mosque ceremonyThe celebrations commenced with the legal solemnization ceremony held Thursday at Bruneis iconic Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. In keeping with Islamic traditions, only male ministers and officials were allowed into the sacred venue to officially validate the regal union.Bride runs fashion empire and tourism companyDetails of the duos years-long private courtship remain scarce. However, reports suggest the bride runs a successful fashion label called Silk Collective while also co-owning an upmarket tourism firm - befitting of her newfound royal status as a glamorous princess.Lavish parade to cap decadent nuptialsAs per previous sultanate weddings, the momentous matrimonial revelry will feature an array of highlight events over 10 days - kicked off by a ceremonial proposal and capped by a grand parade through Bandar Seri Begawan that offers the public a glimpse of the newly elevated royalty.Sultan amongst the worlds richest royalsThe extravagant celebrations are hosted by stupendously wealthy Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah - renowned as one of the worlds richest royals with a reported $20 billion net worth from Bruneis abundant oil and gas reserves.Prince sixth inline to throneThe Sultans fourth son and tenth child, Prince Mateen remains sixth in line to inherit the throne. But he now takes on additional responsibilities befitting married royalty after bidding adieu to bachelorhood in true playboy style.International guestlist remain under wrapsWhile the VIP guest list remains undisclosed, royals from Britain, Jordan and other elite circles are expected to attend the momentous reception and toast the newlyweds. Given the geopolitical ties and Mateens globetrotting lifestyle, visits from eminent personalities would be par for the course.
