From 4. to 6. May 2019 find the coronation ceremonies for Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Rama X instead of. After the death of the legendary King Bhumibol in October 2016, Maha Vajiralongkorn, second child and only son of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit, became the 1. December 2016 officially confirmed as king. After one year of mourning, Maha Vajiralongkorn, out of respect for his father, had another year of official coronation time.
A king with a penchant for Germany
Maha Vajiralongkorn enjoys spending time in Bavaria on Lake Starnberg, where he owns a villa. Probable heir to the throne, 14-year-old Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, visits the school there, has made friends and was often seen hiking. The family did not return to Bangkok from Germany until Wednesday.
Thailand also has a new queen
On the 1. May 2019 announced the royal house surprisingly that the king was his longtime companion Suthida Tidja officially married. Both have performed together on official occasions several times in the past. This is already the fourth marriage for Maha Vajiralongkorn, there are no common children. Queen Suthida used to be a flight attendant on Thai Airways and then served as a bodyguard to the then heir to the throne. In October 2016 she was awarded a medal for her services and later rose to the rank of General of the Thai Army. So far, on official photos, which are placed in many cities, the king was alone, or with his Mother Sirikit to see. The widow of King Bhumibol was still dubbed Queen because of her popularity and respect. The Queen mother has been in the hospital since mid-April, so far there are no reports on her state of health.
What awaits us in Bangkok
The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha be from 4. to 6. May 2019 be closed. The Straßen around the palace are from 2. Until 5. May for traffic blocked, The 6. May was proclaimed a holiday. Unlike the case Burial of King Bhumibol Only state institutions will be closed this weekend. Officials say that more than 200.000 visitors expected become. The coronation will be broadcast in 170 countries and can be watched live on the Facebook pages of the Public Relations Department.
4 May 2019
The king undergoes a ritual purification with consecrated water from 77 provinces of the country. He is then proclaimed a promoter and preserver of Buddhism. Later, there will be an audience for members of the royal family, the council, the cabinet and the government. At the end of the day, the ceremony of taking over the residence takes place.
5 May 2019
The full ceremonial name and title are solemnly awarded. Members of the royal family are given new titles to mark the relationship with the new king. Starting with 16: 30, Rama X will hold a procession through the inner city in the royal litter. This stops at Wat Bovoranives, Wat Rajabopidh and Wat Phra Chetuphon, where the king Buddha before his illustrations shows his homage.
6 May 2019
The king appears on the balcony of the Suddhaisavarya Prasad Hall to receive congratulations from the people. Later, there will be an audience for senior international diplomats.
After the coronation
The finale of the coronation of Rama X will be held in October with 2019 Procession of the Royal Barks instead of. Around 2.300 rowers will ride the Chao Phraya River under rhythmic vocals with 50 barks. If you are in Bangkok at the time, you should not miss this extremely rare spectacle.
