The French government will award Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya the Légion d’honneur, France’s highest national order, in recognition of her contributions to arts, culture and fashion, the French Embassy in Thailand announced on 21 May.
According to the embassy, the princess is being honoured for her achievements and royal initiatives in promoting arts and culture, particularly in the fields of fashion and design.
Princess Sirivannavari has played a major role in promoting Thai culture and continuing the royal vision of Queen Sirikit, especially in preserving and promoting Thai textiles.
She is also the patron of the exhibition “La Mode en Majesté – Royal Thai Dress: From Tradition to Modernity” at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
The exhibition features more than 200 pieces of royal attire and Thai craftsmanship associated with Queen Sirikit and is open to the public until 1 November 2026.
Princess Sirivannavari graduated with first-class honours and a gold medal in fashion and textile design from Chulalongkorn University before continuing her studies at École de la chambre syndicale de la couture parisienne in Paris.
The princess has continuously carried out royal duties supporting Thai arts and cultural heritage.
