Thank you, Warren. Do you know how many daughters the king has? I thought the King and Queen only had two children.
Emily, King Bhumibol & Queen Sirikit has 4 children : Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, Princess Ubol Ratana, Princess Chulabhorn, and Princess Sirindhorn.
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In this photo released by Thailand Public Relations Department Sunday, June 11, 2006 shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, center, is presented by the Chief Court Brahmin with lustral water and sacred leaves in a ritual as Queenn Sirikit looks on at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, June 10, 2006.
(from AP & reuters via yahoo, manager.co.th, profimedia, nation)
World's royalty arrive for Thai king's lavish 60th anniversary by Shino Yuasa
BANGKOK (AFP) - Japan's emperor and the king of Cambodia were among royals from around the world who have arrived in Thailand ahead of lavish celebrations marking the Thai king's 60th year on the throne. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060611...y_060611075447
Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (R) walks with Royal Consort Yuvadhida Polpraserth after greeting foreign royalty in Bangkok June 11, 2006.
1 : Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko (L) are greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (C) upon arrival at the military airport in Bangkok.
2-5 : Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko (L) are greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (C) upon arrival at the military airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006.
6 : Tonga's Crown Prince Tupouto'a arrives at the airport in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
7 : This handout photo shows Lesotho King Letsie III (R) with Queen Masenate Mohate Seeiso being escorted by Thai Princess Sirindhorn (C), in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
8 : Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn greets Swaziland's King Mswati III upon his arrival at the Royal Military Airport in Bangkok June 11,
9-10 : Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn escorts Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni
all images from AP/Reuters (via yahoo) & Getty & Profimedia
BANGKOK, June 11 (TNA) - World royalty, including monarchs and their representatives from 25 countries across the world, have gradually arrived in the Thai kingdom to join the nationwide celebrations on the auspicious occasion of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne.
The first members of the world royalty have arrived in Thailand since June 7, including His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Britain's Duke of York.
More world royalty are scheduled to arrive in Thailand Sunday, including Their Majesties Emperor and Empress of Japan; Their Majesties the King and Queen of Lesotho; His Royal Highness Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort of Denmark; His Majesty Preach Bat Samdech Preah Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia and His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Lesotho, His Royal Highness Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort of Denmark, and His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in the Thai kingdom Sunday morning, while Their Majesties Emperor and Empress of Japan and His Majesty Preach Bat Samdech Preah Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia are scheduled to arrive here Sunday afternoon.
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco flew directly from the Middle East to Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai and would stay overnight in the northern resort city, where he is scheduled to visit an exhihition in honour of His Majesty the King at the Huai Hong Krai Royal Development Study Centre and Doi Suthep, before flying to Bangkok Monday morning.
His Majesty the King has assigned His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to receive the world royalty at the Royal Thai Air Force Airport and the Don Muang Airport respectively.
1 - Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah (R) greets officials while being escorted by Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn upon his arrival at the Royal Military Airport in Bangkok June 11, 2006
2 - Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (2L) greets Bruneian Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (C) and Queen Saleha (L, partly hidden) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006 to attend the the 60th anniversary of Thai King Bhumipol Adulyadej's accession to the throne.
3&4 - Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko
5 - King Mswati III (L) being welcomed by Thai Crown Princes Maha Vajiralongkorn, in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
6 - Lesotho King Letsie III (R) being welcomed by Thai Princess Sirindhorn, in Bangkok.
from reuters via yahoo, getty, the nation, profimedia
The wife of the thai Crown Prince is a very pretty woman:)
VG has a picture of Haakon, Mette-Marit and Sverre-Magnus with his nanny arrving in Thailand
3-6 from scanpix
__________________ "Those who do not like you fall into two categories, the stupid and the envious" -The Libertine
1 - Bruneian Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (R) is greeted by Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006
2&3 - Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon (L) and Crown Princess Matte-Merit smile upon their arrival to participate in the Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th anniversary on throne in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
4 - Malaysian King Syed Sirajuddin (2R) is greeted by Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006
5-6-7 - Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) greets Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (L) as he arrives at Bangkok International Airport June 11, 2006 in Bangkok.
8-9-10 - Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) greets Prince Alois of Liechtenstein (L) as he arrives at Bangkok International Airport on June 11, 2006 in Bangkok.
International royalty arrive for Thai king's lavish 60th anniversary
BANGKOK (AFP) - Japan's emperor and the prince of Monaco were among the international royalty who arrived in Thailand for lavish celebrations marking the Thai king's 60th year on the throne.
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Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko and Monaco's Prince Albert II were among the first to arrive Sunday, while Jordan's King Abdullah II and Spain's Queen Sofia were scheduled to fly in on Monday.
Britain's Prince Andrew and Norway's Crown Prince Haakon were among those who have already arrived, along with royalty from Bahrain, Bhutan, Morocco and Lesotho.
Young girls in bright silk dresses scattered flowers on a red carpet as the visitors arrived at the airport, where they were greeted by two of the Thai king's children, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn and Crown Princess Sirindorn. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060611...l_060611094459
More from Getty :
Chiang Mai, THAILAND: Prince Albert of Monaco (R) looks at Sa paper as he visits a handicraft centre in Chiang mai province northern of Thailand, 11 June 2006. Prince Albert is visiting Thailand to attend the 60th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's ascension to the throne.
1-4 - Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko
5-9 - Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirinthorn sees off after receiving foreign royals, in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
10 - Thai hostesses wait for the reception of Monarchs and Royalty arriving
Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn & Royal Consort Princess Srirasmi greets Malaysia's King Sirajuddin & Queen Fauziah at the Royal Military Airport in Bangkok June 11, 2006.
Princess Srirasmi greeting Emperor Akihito
new arrival...
Belgian Crown Prince Philippe (R) and Princess Mathilde (2nd R) greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (2nd L) and Princess Srirasmi (L) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006 to attend the the 60th anniversary of Thai King Bhumipol Adulyadej's accession to the throne.
(from profimedia & reuters via yahoo & getty)
1,2 - Liechtenstein's Crown Prince Alois visits Bangkok's famous Grand Palace, 11 June 2006. Thailand made final preparations Sunday for an extravagant celebration of its revered king's 60th year on the throne, as royalty from around the world arrived in Bangkok for the spectacle.
3-5,9 - Crown Princess Mette-Marit & Crown Prince Haakon
6,10 - Belguim's Crown Princess Mathilde walks to the car as she arrives with Crown Prince Philippe
7,8 - Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko
1 - Prince Alois of Liechtenstein
2-4 - This handout photo shows Bhutan Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is welcomed by an official upon his arrival in Bangkok 11 June 2006.
5-6 - This handout photo shows Tonga: Crown Prince Tupuoto'a is welcomed by Thai Princess Sirindhorn, in Bangkok 11 June 2006.
7 - Philippe & Mathilde of Belgium
8 - Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) escorts Swaziland King Mswati III
9-10 - Haakon & Mette-Marit of Norway
some things are not quite right... i thought Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein is going to accompany her husband, Prince Alois. It seems he arrived alone.
btw, the Crown Prince of Bhutan looks pretty handsome I'm glad some minor royal houses are represented here.
1 - Princess Srirasmi & Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn
2 - Oman's Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq bin Taimour Al Said,
3&4 - Bhutan's Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuckbeing
5&6 - Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn arrives at the airport to greet foreign monarchs
7 - The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, is greeted by Thai officials upon his arrival at the Royal Military Airport in Bangkok June 11, 2006.
A photoseries from Aftenposten (taken by Heiko Junge-scanpix) of Crown Prince Haakon, Cown Princess Mette-Marit, Prince Sverre Magnus and his nanny Kristin Aasen
__________________ "Those who do not like you fall into two categories, the stupid and the envious" -The Libertine
Shoppers bargaining over prices of crafts and other items at the Thai capital's famous Jatujak Weekend Market on Sunday were stopped in their tracks, so to speak, in surprise at seeing a Moroccan princess shopping there as well.
The market buzzed as the Royal shopper walked down the narrow corridors between stalls of the busy shopping area. The down-to-earth visit by a royal princess not only surprised but delighted vendors and shoppers alike.
Princess Lalla Salma Bennani, 28, the Royal consort of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, is in Thailand representing her husband at the grand celebrations of His Majesty the King's 60 years on the throne.
On the same day the Bangkok famous weekend market also welcomed Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, another Royal guest visiting Thailand for the grand celebrations honouring the King, but Morocco stole the show.
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Visiting the weekend market was not included in her official schedule, and the press was not permitted to cover the impromptu event. However, the prohibition failed to stop the media's enthusiasm.
Thai silk was among products that interested the Moroccan princess, in addition to ornaments, woven goods and leather shoes. She bought three pairs of shoes and some Thai jewellery at a shop where the vendor said she was overwhelmed by delight, not only by her Moroccan kindness but also by her charm. http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_....php?id=102434
(a bit off topic, but i just have to grin a bit.. i was wondering if any royals would visit the famous Jatujak Market - it's a great attraction of Bangkok and they arrived on weekend just in time for it. definitely something should not be miss!)
Foreign royals arriving for celebrations
Denmark's Prince Henrik landed at Bangkok International Airport early Sunday, providing a royal kick off to a busy day of red-carpet arrivals of kings, sheikhs, sultans and an emperor to attend celebrations of the 60th anniversary of His Majety the King's accession to the throne.
Monaco's Prince Albert, meanwhile, was the second royal to arrive Sunday but the "Playboy Prince" opted to fly to Thailand's charming northern city of Chiang Mai, where he was to spend the night before travelling on to the Thai capital.
Organisers said Prince Albert had no planned itinerary in Chiang Mai, a city famed for its beautiful ladies.
Britain's Prince Andrew was the first royal to arrive last week, using the opportunity to preside over various British business and trade functions prior to the celebrations.
On Saturday, Moroccan Princess Lalla Salma and Bhahraini Prime Minister Sheikh Khalif Bin Salman al-Khakifa arrived in Bangkok.
On Sunday and Monday royal arrivals will include Japan's Emperor Akihito and kings, sheikhs, sultans and their representatives from Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Tonga and the United Arab Emirates.
His Majesty the King yesterday promoted 69 monks to higher priests' ranks in a series of ceremonies celebrating the 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne. All the monks were from two major Buddhist sects in Thailand _ Maha Nikai and Dhammayutika Nikai _ in which monks follow stricter Buddhist practices. http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/11Jun2006_news03.php
Commemorative banknotes all snapped up
The commemorative banknotes released for sale to mark the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King's accession to the throne have all been snapped up by the public, according to the Bank of Thailand. Duengdao Sombutsiri, senior director of the Banknote Management Department, said it took just a few hours to sell the 9,999,999 60-baht notes put up for sale on Friday.
Of the total, nine million notes were allocated to commercial banks, 600,000 to government agencies nationwide, and 300,000 to the central bank for sale.
Each note was sold for 100 baht, with 40% of the proceeds going to royal projects. http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/11Jun2006_news06.php
Royal Barges highlight Monday celebrations
Commemorative celebrations marking His Majesty the King's 60-year reign will enter the fourth day Monday with a spectacular Royal Barge Procession as the highlight.
To be held from 7.30 p.m. until about midnight on Bangkok's Chao Phraya River, the procession will comprise 52 barges including the four Royal Barges -- Subanahongsa, Anantanagaraj, Anekajatbhujonga, and Narayana Song Suban -- manned by 2,082 Royal Thai Navy crew. http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_....php?id=102432
several more pictures of the arrival of Philippe & Mathilde of Belgium
(from EPA-Belgapic)
also from Getty
1-2 Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah (R) greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok, 11 June 2006
3-4 Sayyid Sihab bin Tariq Taimour Al Said (R), advisor to the Oman Sultan Qaboos bin Said is greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok, 11 June 2006
Fireworks explode near the Government House to celebrate Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th anniversary of his coronation in Bangkok June 11, 2006.
(reuters via yahoo)
Bangkok, THAILAND: Fireworks rise above the famous Marble Temple in Bangkok, 11 June 2006, in connection with celebrations of the Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th anniversary on the throne.
Now, it's nighttime in Bangkok (almost 11 pm), and so far this is the list of royals who have arrived (listed by the first who arrived in the respective airport) :
Chiang Mai Military Airport
- Prince Albert II of Monaco
Don Muang International Airport (received by Princess Sirindhorn)
- Prince Henrik of Denmark
- King Lestsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho
- Crown Prince Haakon & Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
- Prince Alois of Liechtenstein
- Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
- Crown Prince Tupouto'a of Tonga
- Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuckbeing of Burma
Bangkok Military Airport (received by Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn & Princess Srirasmi)
- King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia
- Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko of Japan
- King Mswati III of Swaziland
- Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah
- King Sirajuddin & Queen Fauziah of Malaysia
- Crown Prince Philippe & Crown Princess Mathilde of Belgium
- Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq bin Taimour Al Said of Oman (advisor to the Oman Sultan)
- Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah
- Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani & Princess Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser al Missned
Those who have arrived a few days earlier are :
- Prince Andrew, Duke of York
- Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco
- Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa of Bahrain
those who have not yet arrived are :
* Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani of Qatar
* King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan
* King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden & Queen Silvia
* Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, the Prince of Orange of The Netherlands & Crown Princess Maxima
* Queen Sofia of Spain
* Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates
So far UK Press only has the arrival of Haakon and Mette-Marit. I dont think a ponytail was the best choice with the beautiful coat and that pink birdie nesting on the top of her head.
__________________ "Those who do not like you fall into two categories, the stupid and the envious" -The Libertine
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani (R) and Princess Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser al Missned (C) are greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok, 11 June 2006
The Crown Prince & Princess Srirasmi is staying out late, but the Thai really know how to greet people. Princess Sheikha is really beautiful & i really like what she wore. very elegant.
Emperor Akihito has urged young Japanese expatriates in Thailand to strengthen the long-lived relations between Thailand and Japan as previous generations did decades ago.
The emperor praised Japanese investors entering Thailand in the last decade for their laudable efforts in creating friendship and understanding between Japan and the Thai people, and he said he wanted the new generation of Japanese nationals living and working in Thailand to follow suit.
Emperor Akihito Empress Michiko, met some 200 Japanese expatriates and Thai nationals in audience at a Bangkok hotel Monday morning during their state visit to Thailand to attend the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty the King. http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_....php?id=102526
Bangkok, THAILAND: Japanese Emperor Akihito along with Empress Michiko arrives to meet Japanese expatriates at a hotel in Bangkok, 12 June 2006. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are here to attend Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th anniversary to throne. (from Getty)
1-4,7-8 : Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf (C) along with Queen Silvia (L) are escorted to their car by Thai Princess Sirindhorn upon his arrival at Bangkok International airport for King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th anniversary to the throne, 12 June 2006.
5-6 : Prince Albert of Monaco is greeted during the welcoming ceremony at military airport in Bangkok, 12 June 2006.
I'm glad some minor royal houses are represented here.
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