His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam joined his subjects at the celebration.
The presence of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam at the celebration adds fervour to the spirits of the participants in the entire event, especially to renew the pledge of independence, re-invigorate pure values and to shore up the spirit of nationalism towards an even brighter future. His Majesty's arrival was greeted with the resounding rhythmic beat of the hadrah. Further adding to the fanfare were the waving of miniature flags by children and youths who lined up along the road leading up to the entrance of the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien.
His Majesty was greeted on arrival at the Taman by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Hazair as Chairman of the Executive Committee for Brunei Darussalam's 29th National Day Anniversary Celebration.
Also present were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji 'Abdul 'Azim; His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen; His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Wakeel; and Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah.