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King Rama VI Memorial Day K ING RAMA VI M EMORIAL DAY …………..…………………. ….1 ISSUE 7 VOLUMEI 2006 HRH P RINCESS BEJARATANA ………....……………………...2 S AMAGGI SAMAGOM UN- DER THEIR ROYAL PATRON- AGES…………….……….. 2 THEKINGRAMAVIMEM ORIALDAYEDITION, NOVEMBER 11TH, 2549 B.E. (2006) Times King Rama VI Memorial Day His Majesty King Vajiravudh (1881—1925) in the Gown of the Royal Patron of Schools under HM’s patronage. His Majesty was born on days before his 22nd birthday. January 1st 1881 as the 29th HRH ascended to the Throne as King Rama VI child, though the 2nd son in on the passing of his father in 1910, seven years after his the Celestial ‘Chao Fa’ Rank, return. Attending the Coronation were royals and nobles of King Rama V. Revered in from around the world; representing Great Britain were HM at the Coronation Ceremony arts and languages, at the HRH Prince Albert of Teck, a younger brother of Queen Mary, mere age of 10, he translated and performed The Mikado, a the great-grandmother of the present Queen Elizabeth II and comedic operetta when studying in the Palace School for HRH Princess Alexander of Teck, the granddaughter of Queen Princes. Two years later, along with his brothers, HRH Victoria. came to study in the UK as their Royal father aspired for Since his coronation, HM worked tremendously them to lead the task of modernising Siam, which their hard for the happiness and benefit of the Siamese. Next to Royal Grandfather, King Mongkut initiated. Their educa- his renowned ingenius in literature and performing arts, tional journey began with private tutorials by Sir Thomas HM was a great advocate for Siamese nationalism especially Basil in Ascot, England. when he gave the country a new tricoloured flag, a sym- As a young prince and with his princely brothers in England HRH Prince Vajiravudh was appointed the bolic identity which brings his citizens together. Samples of Crown Prince of Siam on January 17th 1897, at the age of 16, HM’s Social restructuring endeavour, which have modern- after the unexpected passing away of his half-brother, the ised the country at its nuclear level, including the compul- first Crown Prince Maha Vajirunhis. Two years later, he sory adoption of family names, which was never done moved to the neighbouring Camberley to continue his study before. As for education, in 1917, he established Chulalong- in both military and civilian disciplines. korn University, the country’s first west- In 1900, HRH the Crown Prince " My life is not at the ernised university which was named after Sandhurt and Hythe joined the Military Academy of Sandhurst. After disposal of my peo- his father. Being a western scholar him- graduation, he enrolled in the Durham Light self, HM appreciated the advantages of ple. In name, I am their Infantry Regiment and went on to have special- democracy but felt that sudden and radi- ised trainings in School of Musketry in Hythe King, but in fact, I am cal change is not the country’s best inter- (Kent), Mountain Warfare in Okehampton their Servant." est. In the light of his father’s progressive (Devon) and Cannon Operation in Aldershot alteration to the status quo, which was (Hampshire) and was awarded a medal and special certifi- proven successful in abolishment of slavery, HM intro- cates in recognition of his excellence. duced an experiment on democratic mode of governance in In 1902, he became a member of the Christ Dusit Dhani, a model city in on of his palaces. Such was as The Royal Guests at the Coronation Ceremony Church, Oxford University, to read history and law, notably akin to location of the Vatican City in Rome. The move was the first Thai monarch who received formal higher educa- highly praised as it seeks to educate and convince the inner- tion abroad. It was here when he published his first book, a most core of the country’s contemporary administrative and thesis on ’the Polish War of Succession’. governmental leading forces — the royals and the nobles — The Crown Prince was a great supporter of of the system’s virtue. At the same time, the model city students activities. Besides the diversity of students’ socie- subtly showcased the political party system, constructive ties with which he enrolled, HRH founded the Cosmopolitan journalism, experimental civic planning, town council Society for students in Oxfords and Samaggi Samagom to management and many values which were largely alien to bring Thai subjects in the UK together. subjects of absolute monarchy. As the Crown Prince of Siam, HRH represented It was regretted that the Siamese did not see his TRH Prince and Princess of Teck, the British royal representatives the King on many visits abroad, such as at the Diamond projects mature during his reign as HM returned to heaven, Jubilee of Queen Victoria, and later on at her funeral, at the as the Thais say, on November 25th 1925, at the age of only installation of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, and the corona- 46. In recognition of his contribution in the advancement of tion of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of Great Siam, the day is reserved as King Rama VI Memorial Day. Britain. The prince was also appointed Regent of Siam on However, his legacy has since been built upon the King's last trip to Europe. by the subsequent Kings of Thailand and their families. After spending nine years in the UK, the Crown Moreover, he left the country with the blessing of his only Prince travelled to Europe, Africa, America, Japan and royal child, Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana. Hong Kong. He arrived back to his home country three Dusit Dhani City Hall King Rama VI Memorial Day, in 2005, at the OEA in London HRH Princess Bejaratana The Crown Diamond of the Royal House of Chakri Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana returned to Thailand on November 4th 1957. As the sign of grati- Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi was born on tude, the first royal function HRH performed was to conduct November 24th 1925, the only child of merit-making ceremony in dedication to her late father on the HM King Rama VI and HRH Pra Nang anniversary of his passing. After a brief return to England to sell Chao Suvadhana, the Princess Consort. the Briton Ruenruedi Villa, HRH Princess Suvadhana bought a piece After having seen his child for a day, of land in Sukhumvit 38, on which a new residence was built and King Vajiravudh passed away, on No- also given the name Ruenruedi Palace, in which HRH Princess vember 25th. The succeeding King Rama Bejaratana lives until today. VII performed the naming ceremony for On a personal level, HRH Princess Bejaratana is known to the princess on December 30th. be a very gifted individual, especially with numbers. She has the TRH Princesses Bejaratana and Suvadhana moved to Suan ability to calculate which day of the week any dates nominated Hongsa Villa at Dusit Palacewhere the young princess received her falls onto, promptly and without any hesitation, as well as remem- education from a private tutor. They took refuge with HM Queen bering the birthdays of all individuals who have been presented Sri Savarindira, HM King Bhumibol's paternal grandmother, during before her. Despite being educated in the West, her admiration to HRH in Chulalongkorn Gown the War, and the princess attended Rajini School. In 1934, the Thai tradition and culture is apparent. Unless conversing with the construction of TRH’s new royal residence on a plot of land given native of foreign languages, HRH always speak purely and beauti- to them by HM King Rama VI himself during his reign was com- fully in Thai. The Princess prefers to dress in Thai silk and has pleted and was entitled ‘Suan Ruenruedi Palace’, the name which always perfumed herself only with Thai Scented Floral Water, resonates throughout her life. since she was ten. HRH Princess Bejaratana, at the age of 12, and her mother As a high-ranking member of the royal family, HRH dili- departed for the UK where HRH received further education. They gently performed numerous duties both in her own capacity and first stayed at Fairhill Villa in Camberley (Surrey), but, during WWII, in assistance of the present HM King Rama IX. Besides, the Prin- had to shift to the Imperial Hotel in Llandudno (North Wales), which cess continues to build upon the work of her late father as well as is still in full operation. After peace retuned, they moved to No 26, initiates new projects in her parents’ honour. To date, HRH is the Lewes Crescent in Briton to continue her education and piano train- Royal Patroness of more than 30 organisations, many of which are ing. They sold this villa before re-settling down again in the No 30, providing educational and public health services. When she has Dyke Road Avenue in the same city. On January 18th 1955, the new scarce moments away from such numerous tasks, HRH personally royal residence was given the name Ruenruedi Villa during the knits scarves to be given to Thai Border Protection Forces. Her House Blessing Ceremony. continuous donation brings about relief of poverty and advance- During their time in the UK, Their Royal Highnesses were ment in many fields, especially medical education. In recognition of HRH’s life long devotion to the citizens of deeply involved in various charitable functions. Humanitarian pictured with her regalia of the Celestial Princess Rank activities were also close to their hearts as evident in their aid to Thailand, HM King Bhumibol has decorated the Princess with the the Red Cross during the war.
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