In Pictures: Royal banquet to mark Brunei Sultan's Golden Jubilee

Asean leaders, dignitaries from near and far attended a royal banquet to join Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in celebrating the Golden Jubilee of his accession to the throne on Oct 6, 2017. A look at the star-studded event.

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah sat at the head of the 44-seat table in the royal banquet hall, surrounded by fellow leaders and royals from all over the world.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah sat at the head of the 44-seat table in the royal banquet hall, surrounded by fellow leaders and royals from all over the world.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
PM Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs Lee arrive for the royal banquet as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Sultan’s palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, on Oct 6, 2017.
PM Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs Lee arrive for the royal banquet as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Sultan’s palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, on Oct 6, 2017.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who had an audience with Sultan Bolkiah earlier in the day, was there with Mrs Lee.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who had an audience with Sultan Bolkiah earlier in the day, was there with Mrs Lee.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs Lee were flanked by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and United Arab Emirates Minister of State Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mrs Lee were flanked by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and United Arab Emirates Minister of State Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was seated beside the Sultan and his wife.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was seated beside the Sultan and his wife.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
Representatives from Asean countries turned up in full force in black tie or ceremonial uniform, including Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.
Representatives from Asean countries turned up in full force in black tie or ceremonial uniform, including Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
Cambodia Prime Minister, Hun Sen, arrives for the royal banquet as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Sultan’s palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, on Oct 6, 2017.
Cambodia Prime Minister, Hun Sen, arrives for the royal banquet as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Sultan’s palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, on Oct 6, 2017.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and HRH Sophie Countess of Wessex arrive for the royal banquet as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Sultan’s palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, on Oct 6, 2017.
HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and HRH Sophie Countess of Wessex arrive for the royal banquet as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Sultan’s palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, on Oct 6, 2017.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
(From left) Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei's Queen Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attend the the royal banquet as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations at
(From left) Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei's Queen Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attend the the royal banquet as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Sultan's palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on Oct 6, 2017. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his wife, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha, arriving for the banquet, followed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his wife Iriana, and Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and his wife, Raja Zarith So
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his wife, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha, arriving for the banquet, followed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his wife Iriana, and Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and his wife, Raja Zarith Sofiah.PHOTO: REUTERS
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Oct 7, 2017, 12:54 pm SGT
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