Shortly before its own coronation, Thailand’s monarch Vajiralongkorn has appointed his wife Suthida Queen. So far it was not even known that the two are married.
Three days before his own coronation, King Maha Vajiralongkorn appointed his wife Suthida a monarch, following a statement from the palace. So far, the population was not even aware that the two are married. The couple has been living together for several years.
For the reigning king since 2016 – also known as Rama X. – It is already the fourth marriage. From previous connections Vajiralongkorn has seven children.
The elevation to the queen was made public by a publication in the „Royal Gazette“. Only on this occasion, the Thai people also learned that their monarch is married for the fourth time. When the wedding was, was not communicated. The coronation Suthidas should take place on Saturday. The protocol provides for the wife of the monarch in such cases, a separate ceremony.
Former stewardess, bodyguard and general
Suthida used to be a stewardess at the Thai Airways airline and then served as a bodyguard to the then crown prince. In October 2016, the Thai woman was awarded a medal for her services. Later, she rose to the rank of general of the Thai army.
The two appeared on official occasions several times together, including with the probable heir to the throne, the 14-year-old Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti. They do not have common children. They regularly spend time with the prince in Germany at their villa in Tutzing on Lake Starnberg.
Bhumibol’s widow Sirikit at the hospital
Two and a half years ago, Vajiralongkorn succeeded his late father Bhumibol. As Rama IX. This was sitting on the throne for more than seven decades. The mother of the present king, Bhumibol’s widow Sirikit, was hospitalized in mid-April. There was no information on their state of health in recent days.
In Thailand, Sirikit is still called „queen“, although strictly speaking, she is only the king’s mother. She is very popular. Thailand has not been an absolute monarchy since 1932. But the king still has great influence on politics.
