In Bandar Seri Begawan, the Office of His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei announced that Their Royal Highnesses Prince Abdul Mateen and Princess Anisha Rosnah of Brunei welcomed their first child, a daughter, earlier this morning.

According to the official statement, the Princess gave birth at 8:50 a.m. local time. Both mother and child were reported to be in good health. No further medical details were released.

To mark the occasion of the royal birth, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei ordered a 17-gun salute to be fired from the grounds of Istana Nurul Iman, the Sultan’s official residence and the seat of the Bruneian monarchy.

His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei is the fourth son and tenth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his second wife, Puan Hajah Mariam binti Abdul Aziz. He married Miss Anisha Rosnah binti Adam on January 11, 2024, following an Islamic marriage ceremony held in Bandar Seri Begawan. Their marriage was celebrated over ten days of formal ceremonies and state events.

The wedding brought together members of the Brunei royal family, foreign dignitaries, and representatives of the political and diplomatic corps.

On October 14, 2025, Prince Abdul Mateen announced that he and the Princess were expecting their first child, sharing the news on social media with the caption, “And then there were three.”