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King and Queen Preside Over Royal Kathin Ceremony in Bangkok

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen presided over the Royal Kathin Ceremony at Wat Ratchabophit in Bangkok on November 3, 2026. The ceremony was attended by other senior members of the royal family and included traditional rites such as offering robes to monks, paying respects to past monarchs, and receiving blessings from the Sangha. The Supreme Patriarch also presented commemorative items honoring the Queen's 4th cycle birthday anniversary.

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At 5:10 p.m. on November 3, 2026, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen proceeded to the Royal Kathin Ceremony at Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district. They were accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Maha Vajiralongkorn Sirivibulyarajakumar, and Khun Phra Sineenat Pilaskalayani.

Upon arrival, Their Majesties paid respects at the monument of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), laying flowers and lighting candles. The royal children performed the same homage before entering the ordination hall.

His Majesty placed the royal robe on a gold tray before the principal Buddha image and lit incense and candles in worship. He then paid respects to the relics of King Prajadhipok (Rama VII), Queen Rambai Barni, and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX).

The King presented the royal robe and Kathin offerings to the monks, conferred ecclesiastical titles, and delivered the formal Kathin address. After the monks completed the Kathin rites, Her Majesty presented additional monastic requisites. Their Majesties then poured ceremonial water, received blessings from the Sangha, paid final respects, and departed.

On this occasion, the Supreme Patriarch presented commemorative gold plaques and medals marking Her Majesty's 4th cycle birthday anniversary (99th year) on June 26, 2026.

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