local time on May 4, 2019, Bangkok, Thailand, Thai King Wajiralongkorn sat on the throne and was officially crowned king. The coronation ceremony of King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand was held from May 4th to 6th. This is the first time that Thailand has held the coronation ceremony of the king after 69 years. (Picture signature: IC photo)
In the morning of the same day, in accordance with the tradition of the Thai royal family, King Vajiralongkorn performed the holy water initiation ceremony before being crowned in the Grand Palace. After that, he received the baptism of holy oil under the nine-layer canopy and received the crown, sword, scepter, Wang Lu and other sacred artifacts and relics. (Picture signature: IC photo)
After a series of procedures, the coronation ceremony was successfully completed, marking that Vajiralongkorn's identity as the king of a country has been completed and legalized, and he has officially performed the king's duties. (Picture signature: IC photo)
In the afternoon of the same day, King Vajiralongkorn accepted the congratulations of all royal family members, Privy Council, cabinet members and senior government officials and gave a brief speech on the spot. He then went to the Jade Buddha Temple and declared to be the royal guardian of Buddhism under the witness of 80 monks. (Picture signature: IC photo)
Before the coronation ceremony, the Royal Palace Office of Thailand issued a royal announcement on May 1 stating that Vajiralongkorn and Suthida had been married in accordance with the royal family tradition, so Suthida was canonized as queen. (Picture signature: IC photo)
According to the ceremony process, Vajiralongkorn will hold a ceremony in the Grand Palace on the morning of the 5th to grant new titles to the royal family members. In the afternoon, we will take the sedan chair and encircle the surrounding area of the Grand Palace with a parade to receive congratulations from the public and go to the temple to worship Buddha. . On the 6th, he will greet the people outside the Grand Palace, accept worship, and meet with envoys from various countries. (Picture signature: IC photo)
Waji Lalongkorn was born in Bangkok in July 1952. He is the second and only son of King Rama IX Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand. In December 1972, Vajiralongkorn was established as the crown prince. (Picture signature: IC photo)
On October 13, 2016, King Bhumibol passed away. Subsequently, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn succeeded to the throne and held an enthronement ceremony on December 1st of the same year, becoming King Rama X of Thailand. (Picture signature: IC photo)
