Get ready for a royal baby boom! Prince Mateen Abdul of Brunei and his wife, Princess Anisha Rosnah, are expecting their first child, and the excitement is palpable. But here's where it gets even more intriguing: this announcement comes just months before their second wedding anniversary in January, sparking curiosity about the timing. The couple shared the news on Instagram with a heartwarming black-and-white photo of them holding hands on a balcony, Princess Anisha gently cradling her growing bump in a flowing white dress. The prince captioned it simply, 'And then there were 3,' melting hearts worldwide.
Their journey to parenthood is as captivating as their love story. The pair tied the knot in a jaw-dropping ten-day wedding extravaganza in Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, attended by royalty like Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema. But this is the part most people miss: before marrying London-born entrepreneur Anisha, Prince Mateen was dubbed one of the world's most eligible bachelors. Anisha, who runs a silk garment company and a bespoke travel agency, and the prince reportedly began dating in 2018, keeping their relationship under wraps until their grand nuptials.
Controversially, some speculate whether royal traditions will influence the baby's upbringing, especially since the child will be sixth in line to the Brunei throne if it's a boy. Prince Mateen, the fourth son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, is no stranger to the spotlight. Educated in international politics at King's College London and a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he's also a polo enthusiast who frequently shares his glamorous life on social media—from Wimbledon to the Cotswolds. But will this modern prince blend tradition with his jet-setting lifestyle as a new dad? That's a question that has royal watchers divided.
What do you think? Will Prince Mateen and Princess Anisha's parenting style break the mold, or will they stick to royal conventions? Let us know in the comments—we're all ears!
