BANGKOK, Thailand – Media outlets around the world have reported the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, citing the official announcement from the Bureau of the Royal Household. Coverage reveals Her Majesty’s remarkable life and her decades of service alongside His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, honoring her as a cherished figure in Thai history.
The BBC reported that Her Majesty passed away peacefully at 21:21 local time on Friday, October 24, at the age of 93. The agency recalled her marriage to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s longest-reigning monarch, which spanned more than six decades until his passing in 2016.
Her Majesty first met the future King Rama IX while studying music in Paris, where her father served as Thailand’s Ambassador to France. They were married on April 28, 1950, and she quickly became admired both at home and abroad for her grace, compassion, and commitment to the Thai people.
During the 1960s, Their Majesties conducted several international state visits, meeting world leaders including U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Queen Sirikit was widely recognized for her elegance and modern style, earning international acclaim as one of the world’s best-dressed women.
Global outlets such as AFP, France 24, The New York Times, and Al Jazeera paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, as a deeply respected royal who dedicated her life to humanitarian causes, cultural preservation, and enhancing Thailand’s ties with the international community. (NNT)
