Bejaratana
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Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi of Thailand (RTGS
: Phetcharat Ratchasuda Sirisophaphannawadi; , 24 November 1925 – 27 July 2011) was the only daughter of the late King Vajiravudh
of Thailand
. She was a first cousin of current King Bhumibol Adulyadej
and third cousin with King Norodom Sihanouk
of Cambodia.
Princess Bejaratana was born on 24 November 1925 in the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, as the only child of King Vajiravudh
(Rama VI) and Princess Suvadhana
. After having seen his only child for a day, the King died, on 25 November 1925. Her uncle, King Prajadhipok
(Rama VII), performed the naming ceremony for the princess on 30 December.
The princess and her mother moved to Suan Hongsa Villa at Dusit Palace where she received her education from a private tutor. They then moved in with Queen Sri Savarindira
(the Queen Dowager) during the war, and the princess attended Rajani School until the age of 12. The princess and her mother moved to England
where she received further education as well as medication for her illness. They first stayed at Fairhill Villa in Surrey
, before finally moving to Brighton
.
In November 1957, mother and daughter moved back to Thailand. They bought a piece of land on Sukhumvit Road Soi 38, and build the Ruenruedi Villa Palace. Once the princess had settled into her new life in Thailand, she proceeded to undertake her Royal Duties representing the Thai Royal Family. Her special interests have been in connection to education, public health, Buddhism, the soldiers and police stationed at Thailand 's borders, and general public welfare.
Princess Bejaratana was known privately to be a very gifted individual, especially with numbers. She had the ability to calculate which day of the week for any dates presented to her, promptly and without any hesitation, as well as to remember the birthdays of all individuals who have been presented to her.
Near the end of her life due to her age and health she had lately cut down on her Royal duties, but once in a while, she still did work related to her late father.
Princess Bejaratana died on 27 July 2011 at 4.37 pm at Siriraj Hospital
, Bangkok aged 85.
Royal Thai General System of Transcription
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: Phetcharat Ratchasuda Sirisophaphannawadi; , 24 November 1925 – 27 July 2011) was the only daughter of the late King Vajiravudh
Vajiravudh
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Phra Bat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Si Sintharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VI was the sixth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1910 until his death...
of Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. She was a first cousin of current King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX...
and third cousin with King Norodom Sihanouk
Norodom Sihanouk
Norodom Sihanouk regular script was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 until his semi-retirement and voluntary abdication on 7 October 2004 in favor of his son, the current King Norodom Sihamoni...
of Cambodia.
Biography
Vajiravudh
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Phra Bat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Si Sintharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VI was the sixth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1910 until his death...
(Rama VI) and Princess Suvadhana
Suvadhana
Princess Phra Nang Chao Suvadhana was the royal consort of King Vajiravudh of Siam. Her former name was Krueakaew Abhaiwongse . She was born a commoner on 15 April 1906. Her father was Phraya Abhayabhupesa and her mother was Ms...
. After having seen his only child for a day, the King died, on 25 November 1925. Her uncle, King Prajadhipok
Prajadhipok
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VII was the seventh monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was the last absolute monarch and the first constitutional monarch of the country. His reign was a turbulent time for Siam due to huge political...
(Rama VII), performed the naming ceremony for the princess on 30 December.
The princess and her mother moved to Suan Hongsa Villa at Dusit Palace where she received her education from a private tutor. They then moved in with Queen Sri Savarindira
Savang Vadhana
Queen Savang Vadhana of Siam was a consort of King Chulalongkorn or Rama V. Her full name and title was Queen Sri Savarindira - thus she was not the Rajini , but just was a highest consort...
(the Queen Dowager) during the war, and the princess attended Rajani School until the age of 12. The princess and her mother moved to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
where she received further education as well as medication for her illness. They first stayed at Fairhill Villa in Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, before finally moving to Brighton
Brighton
Brighton is the major part of the city of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England on the south coast of Great Britain...
.
In November 1957, mother and daughter moved back to Thailand. They bought a piece of land on Sukhumvit Road Soi 38, and build the Ruenruedi Villa Palace. Once the princess had settled into her new life in Thailand, she proceeded to undertake her Royal Duties representing the Thai Royal Family. Her special interests have been in connection to education, public health, Buddhism, the soldiers and police stationed at Thailand 's borders, and general public welfare.
Princess Bejaratana was known privately to be a very gifted individual, especially with numbers. She had the ability to calculate which day of the week for any dates presented to her, promptly and without any hesitation, as well as to remember the birthdays of all individuals who have been presented to her.
Near the end of her life due to her age and health she had lately cut down on her Royal duties, but once in a while, she still did work related to her late father.
Princess Bejaratana died on 27 July 2011 at 4.37 pm at Siriraj Hospital
Siriraj Hospital
Siriraj Hospital is the oldest hospital in Thailand, located in Bangkok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, opposite Thammasat University's Tha Phrachan campus...
, Bangkok aged 85.
Titles and styles
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| Reference style Style (manner of address) A style of office, or honorific, is a legal, official, or recognized title. A style, by tradition or law, precedes a reference to a person who holds a post or political office, and is sometimes used to refer to the office itself. An honorific can also be awarded to an individual in a personal... |
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| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Ma'am |
- 30 December 1925 - 10 July 1935 : Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda.
- 10 July 1935 – 27 July 2011 : Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda, the Princess Cousin.
Ancestry
External links
- http://www.ethailand.com/news/hrh-princess-bejaratana-rajasuda-passes-away-at-85-186923.html
- Ancestry.com - HRH Princess Bejraratana Rajasuda
- http://www.puendee.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41&products_id=468
- http://www.baanjomyut.com/library/ratchasuda/index.html
- Bejaratana-Suvadhana Foundation
- Biography and appearance of Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda - Sakulthai Magazine
- Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda of Thailand - Sakulthai Magazine