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Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei weds commoner fiancée

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Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei, who gained fame for his good looks and military service, recently married his fiancée in a 10-day royal wedding celebration. The prince, who is often referred to as the "hot prince," surprised many of his fans when he announced his relationship and engagement to Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in December. The bride, who is a commoner, is the granddaughter of an adviser to Brunei's leader. She is also reported to own a fashion and tourism company.

The wedding ceremony took place at the Istana Nurul Iman palace, where Prince Abdul Mateen, 32, wore ceremonial uniform and his bride, 29, wore a long white dress and jewels. The guest list included royalty from Saudi Arabia and Jordan, as well as Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and the leader of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. After the ceremony, the couple made their first public appearance as a married couple, waving at well-wishers from the back of an open-top Rolls Royce during a lavish procession through the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Prince Abdul Mateen is a popular figure on social media, with over 2.5 million followers on Instagram and a large following on TikTok. His posts often feature him at special events or exploring different places, attracting numerous heart emojis and compliments from his fans. The prince's profile has risen tremendously, although he does not hold an immediate claim to the throne.

The wedding festivities began on January 7th and culminated in a large ceremony on Sunday. The Islamic marriage ceremony took place on Wednesday and was attended only by male members of the wedding party, including the prince and his father. Footage showed citizens lining the streets of the capital as the royal motorcade carried the Sultan and Prince Abdul Mateen to the solemnization inside a golden-domed mosque. The prince wore a traditional white outfit and headpiece and paid his respects to his father after being bestowed by an imam.

Overall, the wedding of Prince Abdul Mateen and Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah was a highly anticipated event, attracting attention from around the world. The couple's public appearance and the grandeur of the celebrations have made headlines and delighted fans of the "hot prince."

Original news source: Brunei's 'hot prince' formally marries in 10-day celebration (BBC)

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📖 Vocabulary:

1. culminated
2. solemnization
3. motorcade
4. bestowed
5. anticipated
6. grandeur
7. ceremonial
8. commoner
9. procession
10. lavish
11. fiancée
12. attire
13. renowned
14. eminence
15. followers

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– News Summary
Instructions:
1. Read the article about Prince Abdul Mateen's wedding.
2. In pairs or small groups, summarize the main points of the article in your own words.
3. Each group will present their summary to the class.
– Word Association
Instructions:
1. Write the word "wedding" on the board.
2. Ask students to brainstorm and shout out words or phrases that they associate with weddings.
3. Write down their responses on the board.
4. Discuss the associations and ask students to explain why they made those connections.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
2. Ask each group to come up with a question related to Prince Abdul Mateen's wedding.
3. Each group will conduct a quick opinion poll by asking the question to other groups or to the entire class.
4. After gathering responses, each group will share the results and discuss the different opinions.
– Pros and Cons
Instructions:
1. Divide the class into two groups – one group representing the pros and the other group representing the cons.
2. Assign each group to discuss and list the pros or cons of Prince Abdul Mateen's wedding.
3. Give the groups some time to prepare their arguments.
4. Have a debate where each group presents their points and tries to convince the other group.
– Future Predictions
Instructions:
1. Ask students to imagine themselves as reporters from the future, reporting on Prince Abdul Mateen's wedding.
2. In pairs or small groups, have students write a news report from the future, predicting what happened after the wedding.
3. Each group will present their news report to the class, sharing their creative and imaginative predictions.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Who is Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei?

2. Who did Prince Abdul Mateen recently marry?

3. What is the bride's background?

4. Where did the wedding ceremony take place?

5. Who were some of the notable guests at the wedding?

6. What is Prince Abdul Mateen known for on social media?

7. How long did the wedding festivities last?

8. How has the wedding of Prince Abdul Mateen and Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah been received by the public?

🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei, who gained fame for his good looks and service, recently married his fiancée in a 10-day royal wedding celebration. The prince, who is often to as the "hot prince," surprised many of his fans when he announced his and to Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in December. The bride, who is a commoner, is the granddaughter of an adviser to Brunei's leader. She is also reported to own a fashion and tourism company. The wedding ceremony took place at the Istana Nurul Iman palace, where Prince Abdul Mateen, 32, wore ceremonial uniform and his , 29, wore a long white dress and . The guest list included royalty from Saudi Arabia and Jordan, as well as Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and the leader of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. After the ceremony, the couple made their first appearance as a married couple, waving at well-wishers from the back of an open-top Rolls Royce during a lavish procession through the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. Prince Mateen is a popular figure on social media, with over 2.5 million followers on Instagram and a large following on TikTok. His posts often feature him at special events or exploring different places, attracting numerous heart emojis and compliments from his fans. The 's profile has risen tremendously, although he does not hold an immediate claim to the throne. The wedding festivities began on January 7th and in a large ceremony on Sunday. The Islamic marriage ceremony took place on Wednesday and was only by male members of the wedding party, the prince and his father. Footage showed citizens lining the streets of the as the royal motorcade carried the Sultan and Prince Abdul Mateen to the solemnization inside a golden-domed mosque. The prince wore a white outfit and headpiece and paid his respects to his father after being by an imam. Overall, the wedding of Prince Abdul Mateen and Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah was a highly event, attracting attention from around the world. The couple's public appearance and the grandeur of the celebrations have made headlines and delighted fans of the "hot prince."

💬 Discussion Questions:

1. What do you think it would be like to have a 10-day royal wedding celebration?
2. How would you feel if you were a commoner marrying into a royal family?
3. Do you think it's important for a royal to marry someone from a royal family? Why or why not?
4. What do you think it's like to have millions of followers on social media?
5. How would you feel if you were a public figure and your relationship had to be announced to the public?
6. Do you think it's necessary for a royal to wear ceremonial uniforms and jewels during a wedding ceremony? Why or why not?
7. Why do you think people are so interested in the lives of royals?
8. What is the significance of a golden-domed mosque in the wedding ceremony?
9. How do you think the bride felt being surrounded by royalty at her wedding?
10. Do you think social media has made it easier or harder for royals to maintain their privacy? Why?
11. How would you feel if you were a member of the public lining the streets to see a royal wedding procession?
12. What is the importance of tradition in royal weddings?
13. Do you think it's necessary for a royal to have a large following on social media? Why or why not?
14. What do you think it's like to be referred to as the "hot prince"?
15. How would you feel if your wedding made headlines around the world?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.

Words

1. culminated
2. solemnization
3. motorcade
4. bestowed
5. anticipated
6. grandeur
7. ceremonial
8. commoner
9. procession
10. lavish
11. fiancée
12. attire
13. renowned
14. eminence
15. followers

Meanings

(A) Reached the highest point or final stage
(B) Individuals who support and follow someone or something
(C) High status or distinction
(D) A group moving forward in an orderly, often ceremonial way
(E) Widely known or famous
(F) Given as an honor or right
(G) Clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind
(H) Related to or used for formal events or occasions
(I) Expected or predicted
(J) A person engaged to be married
(K) A procession of vehicles accompanying an important person
(L) A person not of noble rank or birth
(M) Splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style
(N) The performance of a solemn or religious ceremony
(O) Extravagant and rich in quality or detail

🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei known for?
(a) His fashion and tourism company
(b) His large social media following
(c) His good looks and military service
(d) His immediate claim to the throne
2. Who did Prince Abdul Mateen recently marry?
(a) The leader of the Philippines
(b) Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah
(c) Indonesia's President Joko Widodo
(d) A member of Saudi Arabia's royal family
3. Where did the wedding ceremony take place?
(a) Bandar Seri Begawan
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Jordan
(d) Istana Nurul Iman palace
4. What did Prince Abdul Mateen wear during the wedding ceremony?
(a) Traditional white outfit and headpiece
(b) Ceremonial uniform
(c) Long white dress and jewels
(d) Casual attire
5. Who was included in the guest list for the wedding?
(a) Royalty from Saudi Arabia and Jordan
(b) Indonesia's President Joko Widodo
(c) The leader of the Philippines
(d) All of the above
6. How many followers does Prince Abdul Mateen have on Instagram?
(a) Over 1 million
(b) Over 5 million
(c) Over 2.5 million
(d) Over 10 million
7. What type of ceremony took place on Wednesday during the wedding festivities?
(a) Traditional Brunei ceremony
(b) Civil ceremony
(c) None of the above
(d) Islamic marriage ceremony
8. How has Prince Abdul Mateen's profile risen?
(a) Through his social media presence
(b) Through his immediate claim to the throne
(c) Through his fashion and tourism company
(d) Through his military service

🕵️ True or False Questions:

Prince Abdul Mateen is unpopular on social media, with less than 2.5 million followers on Instagram and a small TikTok following.
The wedding festivities began on January 7th and concluded in a small ceremony on Sunday.
The bride, Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah, is a commoner and the granddaughter of an adviser to Brunei's leader.
The wedding went unnoticed by the world and did not make headlines due to the couple's private appearance and the simplicity of the celebrations.
The guest list included royalty from Saudi Arabia and Jordan, as well as Indonesia's President Joko Widodo and Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The prince shocked his fans when he denied his relationship and engagement in December.
The wedding ceremony took place at the Istana Nurul Iman palace, with the prince wearing ceremonial uniform and the bride wearing a long white dress and jewels.
Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei recently got married in a 10-day royal wedding celebration.

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1. Who is Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei and what is he known for?
2. Who did Prince Abdul Mateen recently marry and what is her background?
3. Where did the wedding ceremony take place and what did the couple wear?
4. Who were some of the notable guests at the wedding?
5. How has Prince Abdul Mateen gained popularity on social media and what kind of content does he share?

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