Princess Azema of Brunei is royally married to a first cousin

By Naveen Jan 27, 2023

The daughter of the Sultan of Brunei tied the knot with her first cousin in a lavish ceremony at her father's palace.

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Princess Azema and her new husband, Prince Bahar Jeffrey Bolkiah, began their wedding celebrations in the independent sultanate on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo on January 8.

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Prince Bahar is the son of Prince Geoffrey Bolkiah, the Sultan's brother.

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The lavish events began in the banquet hall of Istana Nurul Iman Palace, the Sultan's official residence.

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They include a traditional gift exchange, display of royal insignia, a three-day wedding ceremony and a dinner reception.

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The bride's younger brother Prince Mateen shared the wedding on his Instagram with photos of the powdering ceremony and the final wedding ceremony on January 15.

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"So happy for my dear elder sister and BJB," he wrote.

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