Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Wears Thai Amarin Dress at Official Reception in France
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana wore traditional Thai attire at an official state reception at Les Invalides in Paris, one of France's most prestigious military monuments.
Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Wariratana wore a Thai Amarin dress while attending an official reception ceremony at Hôtel des Invalides in France on June 29, 2026. Hôtel des Invalides is a large historic complex built since the 17th century during the reign of King Louis XIV to honor and provide care for war veterans, serving as an important historical and military site of the French Republic. Within the complex are the Cathédrale Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, the cathedral of the French military, and the Dôme des Invalides, which houses the tomb of Emperor Napoleon I. This location is considered a symbol of the highest military honor used by the French government for state ceremonies welcoming foreign leaders. Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana wore a slate-colored Thai Amarin dress with embroidered raised flowers decorated with hand-stitched sequins, designed by national artist Thirapan Wannarat of Tirapan boutique, with makeup by Phuthada Phothammachat and hairstyling by Sompon Thirin.
