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Princess Sirivannavari Receives Honorary Doctorate in Jewelry Design

Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree in Jewelry Design from Silpakorn University on November 11, 2026. Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati presided over the ceremony on behalf of His Majesty the King and warmly embraced Princess Sirivannavari afterward. The award recognized the princess's artistic vision in blending Thai cultural identity with contemporary jewelry design, elevating Thai craftsmanship to international acclaim.

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati embraced Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya after the latter received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree in Jewelry Design from Silpakorn University.

On November 11, 2026, His Majesty the King graciously commanded Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati to proceed on his behalf to the Chalermphrakiat 6th Cycle Birthday Arts and Culture Center at Sanam Chandra Palace, Silpakorn University in Mueang District, Nakhon Pathom Province, to confer degrees upon graduates of the 2025 academic year.

Princess Bajrakitiyabha embraced Princess Sirivannavari after she received the honorary Doctor of Arts degree in Jewelry Design from Silpakorn University.

On this occasion, Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya received the honorary Doctor of Arts degree in Jewelry Design, which the Silpakorn University Council petitioned to confer.

This was in recognition of Her Royal Highness's artistic intellect and proven expertise in jewelry design, and her creative ability to produce works that fuse Thai identity with modern concepts while also creating careers. Her jewelry pieces are not merely luxury objects but "poetry of storytelling" reflecting Thai culture, history, and the identity of contemporary Thai society. Moreover, she has elevated Thai design to international recognition, presenting Thai identity through inspiration and abstract vision translated into beautiful, intricate contemporary forms.

The Facebook page HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya published a photo of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati warmly embracing Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, a touching moment that deeply moved the public.

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