BANGKOK, Thailand – Their Majesties the King and Queen presided over a royal merit-making ceremony marking the first anniversary of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace, on October 24, 2026,. Their Majesties were accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana, Her Royal Highness Princess Ubol Ratana, and Thanpuying Sirikitiya Jensen were present to receive Their Majesties.
Upon arrival, Their Majesties laid wreaths before the royal urn of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Ceremonial instruments sounded as the royal guard of honor paid respects and the Royal Anthem was performed. During the solemn religious service, Their Majesties lit royal tribute candles before the Royal Urn and paid homage to the sacred Buddha image. Thirty senior Buddhist monks recited sacred chants, after which His Majesty presented monastic robes in three rounds of offerings.
Somdej Phra Maha Ratchamangalamuni, Assistant Abbot of Wat Traimit Witthayaram, delivered a special sermon, followed by a Dhamma sermon from four ceremonial monks. After the chanting and ceremonial offerings, Their Majesties performed the traditional water-pouring merit dedication, paid final respects before the royal urn, and returned to the royal residence. (NNT)
