BANGKOK — King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida presided over royal funeral rites for Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at Phiman Rattaya Hall in the Grand Palace on the evening of 14 June 2026.
At 19:11, Their Majesties arrived by royal vehicle accompanied by Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, and Royal Noble Consort Sineenat Bilaskalayani to participate in the chanting of the Abhidhamma for the late Princess.
Upon arrival, His Majesty paid homage before the Buddha image commemorating the Princess’s day of birth by lighting incense and candles and offering a royal salute.
The King then proceeded to the eastern and western ceremonial chanting platforms inside Phiman Rattaya Hall, where incense and candles were lit before the monks conducting the funeral rites.
After four rounds of Abhidhamma chanting were completed, court officials invited one senior monk and eight ceremonial monks to take their seats for the next stage of the religious ceremony.
His Majesty subsequently presented ceremonial monk robes, after which the monks performed traditional Buddhist funeral rites.
The King and Queen then poured lustral water in a merit-dedication ceremony while monks offered blessings and prayers.
Following the completion of the rites, His Majesty paid respects before the Buddha image once more and received formal greetings from members of the Royal Family and officials in attendance.
Their Majesties, accompanied by Princess Sirivannavari, Prince Dipangkorn and Royal Noble Consort Sineenat, then departed Phiman Rattaya Hall and returned by royal vehicle after concluding the ceremony.