In pics: Asia's most eligible bachelor ties knot with a commoner

Abdul Matin, the son of Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, has captured global attention with his royal wedding. The world's wealthiest ruler's 32-year-old son tied the knot with a commoner Yang Mulia Anisha (29 years). The wedding festivities, which commenced on January 7, are scheduled to last for 10 days. (Photo: AP)

Prince is the tenth child and fourth son of Mateen Sultan. Whereas Yang Mulia had been an important advisor to Anisha’s grandfather Prince Matin’s father, the Sultan of Brunei. The Prince of Brunei is frequently spotted alongside his father and was present at the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla in May 2023. (Photo: Instagram)

Prince Mateen and Anisha have been in a long-term relationship, but their bond deepened significantly in January 2023 when Anisha attended the royal wedding of her sister, Princess Azema Nimatul Bolkiah. During this period, they had already made plans for their future together. (Photo: Instagram)

A week before his wedding celebrations began, Prince Abdul Mateen shared a photo of himself and his fiancée on Instagram to celebrate the New Year. She captioned the photo, “Wishing you all a very happy 2024.” In the picture, Mateen was wearing a blue suit, while Anisha was smiling next to him wearing a cream blazer. (Photo: Instagram)

Mateen's matinee idol looks, rippling six-pack and sense of adventure captured in photos and videos that are carefully curated on Instagram have turned him into a public relations asset for the royal family, which has been battered by scandals and global censure over the years. (Photo: Instagram)

Mateen, who often accompanies his father on official visits abroad wearing Western-style suits, appears to be leading the way in winning over young hearts and minds.