5 things you need to know about Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen – other than his six-pack abs
Animal-lover, pilot and Instagram sensation Prince Abdul Mateen has a large social media following for a good reason, one of which is his impeccable manners
Many people have never heard of Brunei, a small Asian nation located on the island of Borneo. But that does not stop its prince from enjoying his life to the fullest. Indeed, Brunei is one of the wealthiest countries on earth. Prince Abdul Mateen’s father, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, has a net worth of US$28 billion – which is plenty to keep his son, along with his 10 siblings, enjoying the most luxurious of lifestyles. But here are some things you might not know about the prince.
1. He calls himself the ‘father of tigers’
He owns white tiger cubs and ocelots, and regularly posts photos of his pets on Instagram, including one of a leopard cub frolicking on his bed and one of him and his tiger cub going to the beach. That’s not an opportunity everyone gets!
2. He’s a trained pilot
The prince was recently awarded the RAF Wing Badge, qualifying him as a helicopter pilot. He trained at the Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury, in the UK. His father owns his own helicopter, so he definitely has a lot of opportunity for practice. The prince is continuing his training, and his next goal is to become a Black Hawk helicopter pilot.
3. He’s a soldier
