Remembering Queen Sirikit: A Tribute to Thailand's Beloved Queen
Thailand's Queen Sirikit, the mother of King Vajiralongkorn, has passed away at the age of 93 in a Bangkok hospital. The Thai Royal Household Bureau confirmed her peaceful passing at 21:21 local time on Friday night. Queen Sirikit had been battling various illnesses since 2019, including a recent blood infection. She was married to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand's longest-reigning monarch, for over six decades until his death in 2016.
Queen Sirikit's health had been in decline since suffering a stroke in 2012, leading to her limited public appearances in recent years. She first met King Bhumibol while studying music in Paris, where her father served as the Thai ambassador to France. The royal couple tied the knot on April 28, 1950, just a week before King Bhumibol's coronation in Bangkok.
The passing of Queen Sirikit marks the end of an era for Thailand, as she played a significant role in the country's royal family for many years. Her legacy and contributions to Thai society will be remembered and honored by the people of Thailand and beyond.