His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, has attended the Graduation Ceremony of His Majesty's Son, His Royal Highness Captain Prince 'Abdul Mateen for Single Engine Rotary Wing Series 191 Course. The ceremony was held at the RAF Shawbury, United Kingdom. Accompanying His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji 'Abdul 'Azim; Her Royal Highness Princess 'Azemah Ni'matul Bolkiah; and Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah. His Majesty's arrival at the RAF Shawbury was welcomed by Sir Algernon Heber Percy, Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire; Air Marshal Sean Reynolds, Deputy Commander Capability and Air Member for Personnel & Capability; Air Vice-Marshal Warren James, Air Officer Commanding 22 Group; Air Commodore David Bentley, Director of Flying Training; and Group Captain R S Norris, Station Commander RAF Shawbury. Upon arrival, His Majesty proceeded to the lobby of the Officers' Mess of the RAF Shawbury to sign the guest book. His Majesty was then invited to the Library Room for light refreshments followed by a briefing about the Graduation Ceremony from Captain R.S. Norris, Station Commander RAF Shawbury. His Majesty later proceeded to Hangar 2 for the Certificate and RAF Wing Badge Presentation Ceremony.

The ceremony began with His Majesty receiving the Salute from the Static Guard of Honour and Colour Guard. His Majesty was subsequently invited to inspect the Static Guards and Colour Guard. It was followed by a welcoming speech by Group Captain R. S. Norris, Station Commander RAF Shawbury. The ceremony continued with a recital of Doa for the presentation of the RAF Wing Badges.

His Majesty then presented the RAF Wing Badge and Certificate to His Royal Highness Captain Prince 'Abdul Mateen. His Majesty also presented Certificates and RAF Wing Badges to the course participants which consisted of 6 Single Engine Rotary Wing participants including His Royal Highness Captain Prince 'Abdul Mateen; 2 Joint Aircrew men; 8 Multi Engine Rotary Wing Series 167 participants; and 11 Multi Engine Rotary Wing Series 169 participants. The Ceremony continued with a speech by Air Vice-Marshal Warren James, Air Officer Commanding 22 Group. His Majesty was then invited to view the exhibition of latest helicopter models which will used for the next course series as well as a flypast demonstration. Before leaving the ceremony, His Majesty joined His Royal Highness Captain Prince 'Abdul Mateen and other course participants for a group photo.

At midday, His Majesty was invited to the Dining Hall of the Officers' Mess of the RAF Shawbury to attend a Luncheon. Prior to that, course participants and families had the opportunity to interact with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam at the Ante Room, Officers' Mess of the RAF Shawbury. The event began with a welcoming speech by Wing Commander Holly Steel, Commanding Officer of the Defence Helicopter Flying School.

During the luncheon, officers and attendees offered a toast to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; and to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, followed by the National Anthems of both - the United Kingdom and Brunei Darussalam.

Afterwards, His Majesty presented awards to the best course participants. His Majesty, as the Minister of Defence and Supreme Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, also presented the Ministry of Defence plaque to Group Captain R. S. Norris, Station Commander RAF Shawbury. The luncheon concluded with a speech by Air Marshal Sean Reynolds, Deputy Commander Capability and Air Member for Personnel & Capability.

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