The Crown Prince Of Brunei's Weddding Preparations

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, BRUNEI - SEPTEMBER 5. The Sultan of Brunei and his wife Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamaed Alam attend the powdering ceremony of the royal wedding couple at The Sultans Palace September 5, 2004 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu?izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam and his bride Princess Dayangku Sarah binti Pengiran Salleh Ab Rahaman were taking part in the traditional ceremony of Majlis Istiadat Berbedak Pengantin Diraja. The Royal couple is anointed with herbs and pastes as part of the many traditional events leading up to the culmination of wedding ceremony on Wednesday. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)