Bejaratana Rajasuda
| Bejaratana Rajasuda | |||||
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| Princess of Thailand | |||||
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24 November 1925 Grand Palace, Bangkok, Siam |
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| Died | 27 July 2011 (aged 85) Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Burial | 12 April 2012 Royal crematorium, Sanam Luang, Bangkok, Thailand |
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| House | Chakri Dynasty | ||||
| Father | King Vajiravudh | ||||
| Mother | Princess Suvadhana | ||||
| Religion | Buddhism | ||||
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| Bejaratana Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi |
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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 |
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.
Her funeral was held on April 9, 2012, at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground in Bangkok.
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.
In November 1957, Princess Bejaratana returned to Thailand. They bought land on Sukhumvit Road Soi 38, and build Ruenruedi Villa Palace. The princess proceeded to undertake her duties of representing the Royal Family. Her special interests were in education, public health, Buddhism, the soldiers and police stationed at Thailand's borders, and general public's welfare.
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