Ceremonial Welcome and State Dinner

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce were ceremonially welcomed to Brunei Darussalam by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Saleha at Istana Nurul Iman Palace.

The Australian and Bruneian National Anthems were played before the Governor-General inspected the Royal Guard of Honour with His Majesty.

Following the ceremony, Ms Bryce and Mr Bryce were introduced to members of the Royal family, the Cabinet, Legislative Council Members, Heads of Mission and senior Bruneian officials.

Later that evening, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce attended a State Dinner hosted in their honour by Their Majesties at the Palace.