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Brunei’s Prince Mateen, Princess Anisha announce pregnancy

Published Oct 15, 2025 2:26 pm

Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah Isa Kalebic are expecting their first child! 

The royal couple announced they are expecting, sharing a black-and-white photo of them holding hands as Anisha cradles her belly on Tuesday, Oct. 15 (Philippine time).

"And then there were 3," Mateen wrote in his caption.

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Their friends and followers, including Crazy Rich Asian star Henry Golding. expressed their well-wishes in the post's comments section.

"Congrats, you two," Golding wrote.

"Big congratulations," Thai actress-host Sonya Sigha commented.

Mateen is the 10th child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the world's longest-reigning monarch. Meanwhile, Anisha is the granddaughter of one of the key advisers of Mateen's father. She is part of a prominent family in Brunei and has her own fashion brand and tourism business.

Their engagement was announced in October 2023, reportedly after a few years of dating.

The couple had a 10-day royal wedding in January 2024, which was attended by political leaders, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos.