His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah graced the ‘Majlis Istiadat Menerima Tanda Diraja dan Pertunangan Diraja’ which took place at the Balai Persantapan, Istana Nurul Iman.
The ‘Menghantar Tanda Diraja dan Pertunangan Diraja’ delegation led by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja arrived at Istana Nurul Iman. The ‘Tanda Diraja’ was handed over to Pengarah Awang Jaini, while the ‘Pertunangan Diraja’ was handed over to Pengarah Awang Haji Kilali and Pengarah Awang Haji Brahim @ Momin. This was followed by 17 cannon shots to mark that the ‘Tanda Diraja’ and ‘Pertunangan Diraja’ have been received.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja was then welcomed to the Balai Persantapan, followed by the ‘Menghantar Tanda Diraja dan Pertunangan Diraja’ delegation.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Adanan seeked permission to inform Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz that the ‘Majlis Istiadat Menerima Tanda Diraja dan Pertunangan Diraja’ was ready to proceed.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah informed Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan to seek an audience with His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan then seeked an audience with His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik.
His Royal Highness was welcomed by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib Pengiran Anak Haji Idris, and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Penggawa Laila Bentara Istiadat Diraja Dalam Istana Pengiran Haji Alauddin, the Grand Chamberlain. The arrival of His Royal Highness was preceded by the Hulubalang Diraja carrying the Pemuras and Karga as well as the Hulubalang Asgar carrying the Kelasak and Kampilan, accompanied by the bearers of the Alat-Alat Perhiasan Empat.
His Royal Highness then proceeded to the designated seat.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan informed Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib that the ‘Majlis Istiadat Menerima Tanda Diraja dan Pertunangan Diraja’ was ready.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib then informed His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik that the ‘Majlis Istiadat Menerima Tanda Diraja dan Pertunangan Diraja’ was ready to proceed.
His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik in a sabda instructed for the ceremony to commence.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja entered and sat in the middle of the hall, followed by the ‘Tanda Diraja’ and ‘Pertunangan Diraja’.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja then presented to His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, the ‘Tanda Diraja’ and Gangsa-Gangsa Bawa-Bawaan as well as the ‘Pertunangan Diraja’.
His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik accepted the ‘Tanda Diraja’ and ‘Pertunangan Diraja’.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan seeked an audience with His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik. His Royal Highness in a sabda instructed Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan to present the dowry and bridal gifts to His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan acknowledged His Royal Highness’ sabda.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan seeked permission to leave the hall and proceeded to the Dewan Resepsi, Istana Nurul Iman together with the ‘Tanda Diraja’ and ‘Pertunangan Diraja’.
His Royal Highness then proceeded to a Special Room accompanied by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib.
The ‘Tanda Diraja’ was then seated at the Dewan Resepsi and the Gangsa-Gangsa Bawa-Bawaan placed in the middle of the function hall. The Gangsa-Gangsa Bawa-Bawaan was then carried and placed in front of Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Manteri Bini to be witnessed by the Head of the Ceremony, Pengiran Empat from the royal bride’s side as well as by those attending and then transferred to other gangsa.
This was followed by the ‘Pertunangan Diraja’ seated at the Dewan Resepsi and the Gangsa-Gangsa Bawa-Bawaan placed in the middle of the function hall. The Gangsa-Gangsa Bawa-Bawaan was then carried and placed in front of Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Manteri Bini to be witnessed by the Head of the Ceremony, Pengiran Empat from the royal bride’s side as well as by those attending and then transferred to other gangsa.
Followed by Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Manteri Bini as well as the Dayang-Dayang carrying the Gangsa-Gangsa Bawa-Bawaan to be presented to His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri.
The ceremony was followed by His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik proceeding to the Balai Persantapan.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan followed by the Awang-Awang carrying the Gangsa-Gangsa which have been transferred re-entered the Balai Persantapan followed by the Dian ENAM BELAS and seated in the middle of the function hall.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan seeked an audience and duly informed His Royal Highness that the dowry and bridal gifts have been presented to His Majesty and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri.
Doa Selamat was read by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz, the State Mufti.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja then seeked His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik’s grace to leave the hall.
After being given approval, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja left the hall followed by other members of the delegation. The ‘Menghantar Tanda Diraja dan Pertunangan Diraja’ delegation then departed from Istana Nurul Iman.
Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan then informed Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib that the ‘Majlis Istiadat Menerima Tanda Diraja dan Pertunangan Diraja’ has been duly carried out.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Indera Setia Diraja Sahibul Karib then informed likewise to His Royal Highness.
His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik in a sabda gave approval for the ceremony to be brought to a close.
His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik then departed the ceremony. Also present were Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-Pengiran Cheteria, Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Pengiran-Pengiran Peranakan, Pehin-Pehin Manteri, Manteri-Manteri Hulubalang and Manteri-Manteri Pedalaman, Heads of Missions, Permanent Secretaries and heads of Departments.
Source: Radio Television Brunei