A prince from a faraway place called Brunei got married to a lady who was not a princess. They had a very big party for their wedding that lasted for ten days. Lots of people came to the party, even kings and presidents from other places. The prince and his new wife said hello to everyone from a fancy car. The wedding was in a big palace.
The prince is famous because he puts pictures and videos on the internet. He is the son of the big boss of Brunei but he is not going to be the big boss next. The prince likes to show people what he does, like playing a horse game and being a soldier. Only boys went to one part of the wedding in a place with a big gold dome. Now the prince and his wife are starting a new part of their lives.
Original news source: Brunei's 'hot prince' formally marries in 10-day celebration (BBC)
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The prince from Brunei got married.
Their wedding party lasted for ten days.
Kings and presidents from other places came to the party.
The prince and his wife said hello to everyone from a fancy car.
The prince is famous because he puts pictures and videos on the internet.
Only boys went to a place with a big gold dome during the wedding.
The prince and his wife are going to start a new part of their lives.
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A prince from a faraway place called Brunei got married to a who was not a princess. They had a very big for their wedding that lasted for ten days. Lots of people came to the party, even kings and presidents from other . The prince and his new wife said hello to everyone from a fancy car. The wedding was in a big palace. The prince is because he puts pictures and videos on the internet. He is the son of the big boss of Brunei but he is not going to be the big boss next. The to show people what he does, like playing a game and being a . Only boys went to one part of the wedding in a place with a big gold dome. Now the prince and his wife are starting a new part of their lives.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a prince?
2. How would you feel if you had a big party for your wedding?
3. Do you like looking at pictures and videos on the internet? Why or why not?
4. What do you think it's like to be a soldier?
5. How do you think the prince felt when he saw all the people at his wedding?
6. Do you think it's important for the prince to show people what he does? Why or why not?
7. What do you think it's like to live in a big palace?
8. How would you feel if you were invited to a wedding in a big gold dome?
9. Do you like horses? Why or why not?
10. How do you think the prince and his wife feel now that they are starting a new part of their lives?
11. What do you think it means to be the big boss of a country?
12. How would you feel if you were a prince or princess?
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