King of thailand by belle

KING AND QUEEN

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THAI ROYAL FAMILY

WHEN KING AND QUEEN MET King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, married Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara, daughter of the Thai Ambassador to France in April 1950, just a week before his coronation.

Having reigned since 9 June 1946, he is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history

The Royal marriage between Their Majesties the King and Queen took place on 28 April 1950 and Her Majesty was conferred the title of Somdetch Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Baromma Rajini, official title of the Queens of Thailand. In part of 1956, Her Majesty became Region of the Kingdom while His Majesty went into the monkhood, for which She was conferred the title of Somdetch Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Baromma Rajini Nath, or Sirikit the Region Queen. 4

April 28, 1950 – Wedding of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand and Sirikit Kitiyakara at Srapathum Palace in B a n g k o k , T h a i l a n d  King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the world’s longest reigning current monarch. He succeeded to the throne on June 9, 1946 upon the death of his older brother King Ananda Mahidol from a gunshot wound under circumstances that have never been fully explained. At the time, the 18 year-old Bhumibol Adulyadej was attending the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. He returned to the university after his brother’s death and continued his studies. During his university days, King Bhumibol Adulyadej frequently visited Paris and it was there that he met his future wife Sirikit Kitiyakara who was the daughter of the Thai ambassador to France. Both Sirikit and King Bhumibol Adulyadej were studying at the Thai embassy and a relationship

developed. In October of 1948, King Bhumibol Adulyadej had a serious car accident on a road near Lausanne, Switzerland and lost his right eye and has worn a prosthetic since. Sirikit visited him frequently during his hospital stay and decided to attend school in Lausanne so she could get to know the king better. The couple got engaged on July 19, 1949 and married at Srapathum Palace in Bangkok, Thailand on April 28, 1950, just a w e e k b e f o r e t h e k i n g ’s coronation. After the coronation on May 5, 1950, the 22 year old king and the 17 year-old queen returned to their studies in Lausanne, Switzerland. The couple has three daughters and one son: Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya (born 1951), Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkor n (bor n 1952), Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (born 1955), and Princess Chulabhorn Walailak (born 1957).

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Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Princess Ubolratana was born HRH Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya on 5 April 1951, eldest child of Their Majesties the King and Queen. After finishing her education in the United States of America, she relinquished her royal title to marry an American commoner. She has lived most of her life in the United States with her then husband, Peter Jensen, and their three children: Miss Ploypailin Jensen (13 February 1981) Mr. Bhumi (Poom) Jensen (1983-2004) Miss Sirikitiya Jensen (19 March 1985)

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HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn H R H t h e C ro w n Prince of Thailand was born on 28 July 1952, the only son of the King and Queen. His Royal Highness was invested the title of Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Thailand on 28 December 1972. He received his education at Kings M e a d a n d M i l l fie l d Schools in Great Britain, and at the King's School and the Royal Military College at Duntroon, Australia. He also received the Degree of Bachelor of Laws from Sukhothai Thammatirat University, Thailand. Since he was young, he was inclined towards the life in the

military, and has since shown himself to be a great Military Man. After his father, he has immersed himself in activities in promotion of the general welfare and economic betterment of his people as well as activities in promotion of public health through the Crown Prince Hospital and the Maha Vajiralongkorn Foundation. He has also represented his f a t h e r o n n u m e ro u s State Visits abroad, far too many to list in just a page. The Crown Prince is a much loved figure in Thailand, and will continue to be so for many years to come. 10

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HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was born Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda on 2 April 1955, the third child of Their Majesties the King and Queen. She was created the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 5 December 1977 (a royal rank equal to that of a crown prince, but is not a crown princess) for her tireless work in all sectors for the people. She follows her father's every footstep, and is a most beloved

princess of the kingdom. Her work is far too numerous to list here - a new website will need to be created just to list everything. She has set up many foundations, all for the betterment of the rural areas, notably the Sai Jai Thai Foundation.

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HRH Princess Chulabhorn HRH Princess Chulabhorn is the youngest daughter of Their Majesties the King and Queen, born on 4 July 1957. She achieved a Bachelor of Science in Organic Chemistry from Kasetsart University, Bangkok, and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Mahidol University, Bangkok. Her numerous positions include Professor of Organic Chemistry at Mahidol

University, President of the Chulabhor n Foundation, Chairman of the Working Group on the Chemistry of Natural Products, and Chairman of the Foundation for Promotion Nature Conservation and Environmental Protection.