Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei
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Born | Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | 10 August 1991|||||||||||||||||
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House | Bolkiah | |||||||||||||||||
Father | Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah | |||||||||||||||||
Mother | Hajah Mariam | |||||||||||||||||
Religion | Sunni Islam | |||||||||||||||||
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Country | Brunei | |||||||||||||||||
Sport | Polo | |||||||||||||||||
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Allegiance | Major | |||||||||||||||||
Unit | Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Special Forces Regiment |
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Abdul Mateen ibni Hassanal Bolkiah (Jawi: عبد المتين; born 10 August 1991)[1] is a member of the royal family of Brunei. He is the tenth child and fourth son of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, by his former second wife, Yang Mulia Datin Paduka Seri Puan Hajah Mariam binti Haji Abdul Aziz. Additionally, he is the founder of Jab Boxing Gym.[2]
Education
Prince Mateen received his primary education at the St. Andrew's School in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.[3] He continued his secondary education at the Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College and Jerudong International School.[1]
In July 2014, Prince Mateen received his
Career
Military career
Since young, Prince Mateen had a keen interest in military matters and has actively engaged in and attended a number of military-related events.
On 20 May 2021, Prince Mateen was promoted to the rank of Major.[11] Later that year, Prince Mateen had undergone The All Arms Commando Course (AACC) at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) in the United Kingdom for 11 weeks from 20 September to 2 December, where he received the Green Beret.[12][13] The RAF reported that he had spent the previous two weeks training alongside 64 other new parachutists. Once he completed the Basic Parachute Course 1317 on 23 September 2022, the award ceremony was held at RAF Brize Norton.[14][1]
Diplomatic career
From 27 to 29 November 2015, Prince Mateen, as a representative of his father, attended the 24th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta. He was also present at the Inauguration Ceremony of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies' new building in May 2017.[1]
Following leaders' bilateral meetings in Amman on 4 October 2018, which saw the signing of three memorandum of understanding in the areas of infrastructure, tourism, and defense in addition to a customs cooperation agreement, Brunei and Jordan reaffirmed their longstanding alliance. The negotiations were held at Al-Husseinieh Palace with participation from senior cabinet members from both nations as well as Prince Mateen and Crown Prince Al Hussein.[15] Later on 19 October, alongside his father, he attended the 12th Asia–Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Brussels, where Brunei demanded that talks to get back up a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and ASEAN.[16]
On 22 October 2019, saw the culmination of Japan's Emperor Naruhito's succession to the Chrysanthemum throne in a ceremony that embodied the majesty and traditions of a 2,000-year-old monarchy. With his father, he attended the rituals, which marked the culmination of a transition that began with his father's abdication earlier that year.[17] Later on 3 November, the 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits' Opening Ceremony was attended by both father and son at Muang Thong Thani.[18] On 19 September 2022, he and his father were present at Westminster Abbey for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's state burial.[19]
From 13 to 14 March 2023, Prince Mateen took part in a comprehensive tour of the
Sports career
Prince Mateen has represented his country in
On 7 April 2007, the AM Gunners
Marriage
Prince Mateen and
Personal life
His residence is located at Istana Nurul Izzah, Jerudong.[32] Some of his hobbies include association football, horse riding, boxing, skiing, tennis, drums and guitar. In April 2023, he alongside other family members performed the Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca.[1]
Legacy
Styles of The Prince of Brunei | |
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His Royal Highness | |
Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
Alternative style | Duli Tuanku |
Namesakes
- Pengiran Muda 'Abdul Mateen Mosque (PMAM), a place of worship in Kampong Mulaut.[33][34]
Awards
- Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship (2023)[35]
Honours
National
- Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB)[36]
- Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang First Class (DPKT) – Dato Paduka Seri[36] (15 July 2021)[1]
- Hassanal Bolkiah Sultan Medal (PHBS)[36]
- Sultan of Brunei Golden Jubilee Medal (5 October 2017)
- Sultan of Brunei Silver Jubilee Medal (5 October 1992)
- National Day Silver Jubilee Medal (23 February 2009)
- General Service Medal (Armed Forces)
- Royal Brunei Armed Forces Golden Jubilee Medal (31 May 2011)
- Honorary Member of the Special Forces Regiment (30 June 2019)[10]
Foreign
- United Kingdom:
- Recipient of the Sandhurst Medal[37]
Ancestry
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External links
- Prince Mateen of Brunei on Instagram