Bejaratana
| Bejaratana Rajasuda | |||||
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| Princess of Thailand | |||||
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| Born | 24 November 1925 Grand Palace, Bangkok, Siam | ||||
| Died | 27 July 2011 (aged 85) Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand | ||||
| Burial | 9 April 2012 | ||||
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| House | Chakri Dynasty | ||||
| Father | Vajiravudh (Rama VI) | ||||
| Mother | Princess Suvadhana | ||||
| Religion | Buddhism | ||||
Bejaratana Rajasuda (Thai: เพชรรัตนราชสุดา; Thai pronunciation: [pʰêttɕʰarát râːttɕʰasùdāː]; RTGS: Phetcharat Ratchasuda, 24 November 1925 – 27 July 2011) was the only child of the King Vajiravudh of Thailand. She was a first cousin of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and third cousin of King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia.[1][2]
Her funeral was held on 9 April 2012, at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground in Bangkok.[3][4][5]
Biography
Princess Bejaratana was born on 24 November 1925 in the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, the only child of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and Princess Suvadhana. Having seen his daughter only one time, the king died the following day. Her uncle, who became King Prajadhipok (Rama VII), performed the naming ceremony for the princess on 30 December.
Princess Bejaratana and her mother moved to Suan Hongsa Villa in Dusit Palace, where she received her education from a private tutor. They moved in with Queen Sri Savarindira (the Queen Dowager) during World War II, and the princess attended Rajani School until she was 12. She and her mother then moved to England, where she continued her education and took medication for her poor health. She first stayed at Fairhill Villa in Surrey, before settling in Brighton.[6]
In November 1957, Princess Bejaratana returned to Thailand. She bought land on Sukhumvit Road Soi 38, and built Ruenruedi Villa Palace. The princess undertook her duties of representing the royal family. Her special interests were in education, public health, Buddhism, the soldiers and police guarding Thailand's borders, and general public welfare.
Near the end of her life she reduced her royal duties due to age, but occasionally still did work relating to her royal father.
Princess Bejaratana died on 27 July 2011 at 16:37 at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, aged 85.[7]
Titles and styles
| Styles of Princess Bejaratana of Thailand | |
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| Reference style | Her Royal Highness |
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| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Ma'am |
- 30 December 1925 – 27 July 2011 : Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda.
The Princess's style and title in full: Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi (Thai: สมเด็จพระเจ้าภคินีเธอ เจ้าฟ้าเพชรรัตนราชสุดา สิริโสภาพัณณวดี; RTGS: Somdet Phrachao Phakhinithoe Chaofa Phetcharat Ratchasuda Sirisopha Phannawadi) The word "Phakhini" (Thai: ภคินี) is meaning Cousin.[8]
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Thai royal decorations
Knight of The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri
Knight Grand Cordon of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
Knight of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit
Knight Grand Cordon of The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Direkgunabhorn
The Order of Symbolic Propitiousness Ramkeerati (Special Class) - Boy Scout Citation Medal
King Rama VI Royal Cypher Medal (First Class)
King Rama VII Royal Cypher Medal (First Class)
King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal (First Class)
The Red Cross Commendation Medal
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Military rank
Ancestry
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References
- ^ Bing Soravij BhiromBhakdi. Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana, The Siamese Collection, Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ Sokheounpang. Khmer-Siam Royal Family Tree. Retrieved 27 January 2013
- ^ http://www.thaizer.com/news/funeral-of-thai-princess-in-april/
- ^ "ในหลวง-พระราชินี"เสด็จฯพระราชทานเพลิงพระศพ (Press release) (in Thai). เดลินิวส์. 10 April 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "ในหลวง-พระราชินี" เสด็จพระราชทานเพลิงจริง สมเด็จเจ้าฟ้าเพชรรัตนฯ (Press release) (in Thai). ผู้จัดการออนไลน์. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ Bangkok Post:Princess Bejraratana dies, 85
- ^ She was kept in Bhumipol's and Sirikit's freezer until April 2012. Thai Nation Mourns the Death of Princess Bejaratana (28 July 2011)[permanent dead link]
- ^ บ. บุหงามาศ. "สมเด็จพระเจ้าภคินีเธอ" เจ้าฟ้าเพชรรัตนราชสุดา สิริโสภาพัณณวดี. ในศิลปวัฒนธรรม ปีที่ 33 ฉบับที่ 9 กรกฎาคม 2555. กรุงเทพฯ : มติชน. 2555, หน้า 24 Template:Th icon
- ^ http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2552/B/013/14.PDF
- ^ http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2553/B/004/1.PDF
External links
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- 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
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- Members of the Order of the Direkgunabhorn
- Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Direkgunabhorn
- Thai people of Khmer descent
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