Who Is Anisha Rosnah? Meet Prince Mateen of Brunei's Wife
Last year, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei announced the engagement of his son, Prince Abdul Mateen ibni Hassanal Bolkiah, to Anisha Rosnah; Mateen and Anisha tied the knot in January 2024.
"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.
But who is Anisha Rosnah? Here, 6 things to know about the royal:
She has close ties to the House of Bolkiah.
Anisha is the granddaughter of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's special advisor, Pehin Dato Isa. According to reports, he currently maintains the title of special advisor to the Sultan of Brunei. He was also appointed deputy attorney general and deputy chief minister in the years 1968 and 1970, respectively.
Additionally, her brother Danial Deen Isa-Kalebic is said to be close friends with Prince Mateen.
Anisha reportedly went to college in the U.K.
She is a graduate of the University of Bath in England. Renowned for its focus on science, engineering, management, and social sciences, the university stands out for its cutting-edge research and commitment to fostering entrepreneurial spirit among its students.
She's an entrepreneur.
Anisha reportedly owns a fashion brand called Silk Collective and runs a tourism company called Authentirary with a friend. Authentirary is a company that provides services to tourists by giving them access to experiences and a sense of the culture in different cities.
Anisha got engaged to Mateen in October 2023.Â
Little is known about how Anisha and Mateen met, but they announced their engagement in October 2023. To mark the new year, and a week before their wedding, Mateen shared a photo of himself and his fiancé on his Instagram, writing, "Wishing you all the best for 2024"
She's close friends with KC Del Rosario.
Anisha seems to be well integrated into Brunei's royal family. Aside from attending the royal wedding of Prince Mateen's sister, Princess Azemah Ni'matul Bolkiah, she is frequently seen with Prince Mateen's cousin KC Del Rosario, the daughter of Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei and Filipino wife Evangeline del Rosario.
In 2023, they attended the Elie Saab Haute Couture fashion show at Paris Fashion Week. During the same week, they attended an exclusive dinner with jewelry brand Boucheron. Outside of fashion week, they have been spotted during polo games, social events, and more in Brunei.
Her regnal name upon marriage is "Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Anisha Rosnah binti Adam."
The royal couple exchanged vows in a series of tradition-laden ceremonies that commenced on January 7. The nuptial rites included a solemnization ceremony at a mosque on Thursday, while the pinnacle unfolded on Sunday with an extravagant reception and a parade traversing the streets of Brunei.
