King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Diamond Jubilee, June 2006

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from pantip.com

 

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from pantip.com

 

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King of Spain grants Toisón of Gold to Bhumibol of Thailand

Dona Sofía will travel on Sunday to Bangkok to be present at the commemorative acts

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/453628-post16.html

 

[Warren]

King of Spain grants Toisón of Gold to Bhumibol of Thailand
Dona Sofía will travel on Sunday to Bangkok to be present at the commemorative acts.

This is the Order of the Golden Fleece, a very high honour from one King to another.

 

[Mapple]

Congratulations to His Majesty the King! Long may he reign!

BTW, Russian expats in Thailand admire him and his dedication to that beautiful country

 

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thanks so much for posting those many many pictures, Krissy..

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=248024&d=1149918328
on this picture, it looks like Princess Sirindhorn is capturing the moments for herself with her digicam.

JUNE 9th, 2006

from Corbis

1 - Rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession with the Royal Grand Palace in the background
2 - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej waves to hundreds of thousands of Thais gathered outside, with Queen Sirikit by his side, from the balcony of the Ananta Samakorn Throne Hall. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch, celebrates his 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne amidst an outpouring of national support for the 78-year-old monarch.
3 - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) with Queen Sirikit (L) in shadow behind him on the balcony of the Ananta Samakorn Throne Hall as he appears before hundreds of thousands of Thais gathered outside.
4&5 - An estimated half a million Thais from all walks of life gathered at Bangkok's Royal Plaza to pay tribute and catch a glimpse of King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he marks his 60th year on the throne. The multitude formed a sea of yellow around the statue of King Chulalongkorn - King Bhumibol's grandfather.
6 - Many spectators waiting for the King to address his speech were victim of dehydration because of the intense heat.
7 - A young girl holds a candle in front of elderly women during a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accension to the throne, at Sanam Luang Park.
8 - Army cadets and dignitaries hold candles and sing during a ceremony marking King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th anniversary of accending the throne, at Sanam Luang Park. Royals from 25 countries will be attending festivites here, including Japan's Emperor Akihito and Prince Albert of Monaco.



from ANP-AFP & getty

1&2 - This handout picture released 09 June 2006 shows crown prince Vajiralongkorn reading out a statement in honor of his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok. Around one million Thais swarmed into central Bangkok to catch a rare glimpse of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, on the 60th anniversary of his rule.
3 - This handout picture released 09 June 2006 shows Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (C) reading out a statement in honor of the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok.

 

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Princess Lalla Salma of Morocco arrived at Bangkok International Airport on 9th of June, 23.10 local time.

from manager.co.th

 

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More pictures of the last rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession as they passed the Grand Palace
May 9, 2006

from uk press

 

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This handout photo shows Prime Minister of Bahrain, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa (L) is accompanied by Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra at Bangkok Airport, 10 June 2006. Leaders from around Asia and the rest of the world sent messages praising Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, on his 60th anniversary on the throne on June 09.

from AFP via profimedia

 

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a funny photo from Pantip from yesterday at the Royal Plaza (9 June 2006)



Thursday, 8 June 2006
Merit-making ceremony
Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall

from 60celebration's site

 

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Once in a lifetime
Bangkok turns yellow as people from all walks of life are united in celebrating His Majesty's Diamond Jubilee

There was weeping, cheering and silent reverence as hundreds of thousands of people converged to hear His Majesty the King speak on the 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne.

The monarch seemed as moved by the massive congregation - which turned the Royal Plaza and the length of Ratchadamnoen avenue into a sea of yellow - as his loyal subjects who had come together from all over the country.
The King thanked the organisers of the celebration and well-wishers, saying their spirit of kindness had lifted his inner strength.
Speaking at about midday, he stressed the importance to the country of unity, compassion and moral integrity.

"Everyone should think and act with honesty while staying true to the rules and respecting equality," he said.
Hoisting yellow flags bearing the royal insignia, people from all walks of life sent up a deafening roar when the King appeared on the balcony of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.
When he retreated with a wave after the short address, the crowd bade farewell to him with repeated chants of "Long Live the King".
http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/10Jun2006_news000.php

Wise words as His Majesty addresses the nation

His Majesty the King's speech delivered at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall yesterday:
"I'm very delighted to be in the midst of this great congregation of individuals from all institutions of the country and the public at large. I thank you for your complimentary wishes and the grand celebrations which everyone has put in the effort to arrange especially for me. The government has organised today's event in a way definitive of an orderly and elaborate affair, characterising the collective hospitality of the Thai people, expressed throughout the land and by all of you here before me. This is truly overwhelming given the depth of the display of sincere goodwill you have carried with you. I thank you all.

The spirit, full of kind intentions and solidarity that is common among each one of us, has lifted my inner strength. It is uplifting also to think of the moral integrity which is the basis of love and unity binding us Thais together as we preserve the nation and help it prosper.
But firstly, we should be compassionate to each other in our thoughts, speech and actions in order to achieve progress. Secondly, we must come to the aid of each other and work for the mutual well-being of ourselves, others and of the nation as a whole. Thirdly, everyone should think and act with honesty while staying true to the rules and respecting equality. Fourthly, as everyone strives to ensure their thoughts and views conform to righteousness and remain steadfast to reason, their minds and conduct must be in tandem with virtuous resolve. If this is achieved, there can be no doubt Thailand will stand proud and tall forever. I urge everyone in this congregation and Thais from all walks of life to cherish and firmly uphold righteousness and moral integrity. This dedication to moral security should be undertaken without interruption, so the country can live on with happiness, now and in the future.

May the sacred Phra Sri Radhanatrai (Buddhism's Triple Gems) and the forces of the highest reverence protect our country from danger and bless all Thais with joy, happiness and prosperity."
http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/10Jun2006_news001.php

Waiting no problem for well-wishers
People pay tribute to their 'guiding light and inspiration'

Only 15 minutes after members of the public began to sign a book to show their respect for His Majesty the King at a tent in front of the Sahathai Samakom Pavilion, a ball-point pen supplied for the well-wishers ran out of ink.
Officials were busy for hours replacing pens and adding pages to the books, which were quickly used up as people queued for their turn to sign.
Each received souvenirs - a book about the closeness of His Majesty the King and the late Princess Mother, and a prayer book.

"The King is selfless. He is my guiding light and my inspiration. I wish him a long reign," she said.
"The King saved my life," said Mr Chucheep. "I'm alive now because I had a heart transplant thanks to a royally-initiated project."
Songyos Thammasaro, 38, said: "The King has solved so many problems. Everything he has told us or warned the public of is always a solution to certain problems [facing us].
"What he says is timeless and universal. His warning that we should not depend totally on technology strikes a chord in me."
http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/10Jun2006_news002.php

20,000 fireworks illuminate Bangkok

Bangkok's skies were set aglow by another tableau of high-tech fireworks celebrating the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King's accession to the throne.
Fireworks displays Saturday night, launched from barges anchored in the Chao Phraya river between the Phra Buddhayodfah and Phra Pinkhao Bridges, set the capital's night skies aglow with dazzling colours, sounds and pageantry.
The public were invited to see the fireworks along both banks of the river, starting at 8:30 pm. Thousands ignored isolated thunderstorms around the capital to watch.

An official who led a technical team said the fireworks would be launched from three 90-foot barges moored in the mid-Chao Phraya river in front of Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn.
Saturday's 20,000 nighttime fireworks display is supported by the Japanese government.
Another fireworks display to celebrate the auspicious occasion, this time sponsored by the Chinese government, will be held at the Royal Turf Club on Sunday evening.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=102310

HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, links tradition, love, and the future

BANGKOK, June 10 (TNA) - In ceremonies dating to ancient Sukhothai, Thailand's King on Saturday performed religious ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne 60 years ago, a lifetime ago, linking the worlds of 1946, the 13th century and the 21st century in one colourful tapestry.
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, accompanied by members of the royal family, performed religious rites for the benefit of the nation in the historic Amarindra Vinitchai Throne Hall at the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
http://etna.mcot.net/query.php?nid=22487

Whatever HM the King suggests will be implemented and carried on

BANGKOK, June 10 (TNA) - The government will continue all His Majesty the King-initiated projects and implement whatever the revered monarch has advised, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said here on Friday.
The prime minister told TNA that all Thais are loyal and feel gratitude to His Majesty the King for his wisdom and dedication for the better life and well-being of his subjects throughout the kingdom over the past 60 years.
http://etna.mcot.net/query.php?nid=22469

Yellow-clad crowds roar approval as Thai monarch calls for unity

BANGKOK, June 9 (TNA) - A shimmering sea of monarch-adulating Thais clad in brilliant yellow roared approval as King Bhumibol Adulyadej appeared on the balcony of the Ananda Samakom Throne Hall Friday morning, 60 years to the day after he ascended the throne in 1946.
His Majesty the King appeared in solitary simplicity contrasting with the pomp and circumstance of the stream of official ceremonials, on the balcony of the Ananda Samakom Throne Hall, granting an audience to the public at large, representing all the people of Thailand.
http://etna.mcot.net/query.php?nid=22455

Thais gather to honour HM the King's 60th year on the throne

BANGKOK, June 9 (TNA) - Hundreds of thousands of Thais gathered at the Royal Plaza in the heart of Bangkok Friday morning to see His Majesty the King make a rare public appearance to mark HM the King's 60th anniversary on the throne.
Thais from around the kingdom, united in showing their colour, yellow polo and tee shirts -- yellow being the King's birth colour for Monday, the day of his birth -- packed the Royal Plaza in considerable heat in the hope of catching a glimpse of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and show their loyalty and gratitude to the monarch's faithful conduct of royal duties and his dedication to the people.
http://etna.mcot.net/query.php?nid=22453

 

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June 10, 2006

Monks bless Thai king as world's royalty arrives for anniversary

BANGKOK (AFP) - Buddhist monks blessed Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej as part of religious celebrations to mark the 60th year on the throne of the world's longest-reigning monarch.
The ancient ritual, held in Bangkok's gilded Grand Palace, was broadcast to millions of adoring subjects nationwide as royalty from 25 countries started arriving in Thailand ahead of next week's lavish anniversary festivities.
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko and Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah were among royals due to arrive Sunday, and Jordan's King Abdullah II and Spain's Queen Sofia were scheduled to fly in on Monday.
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In Saturday's private ritual, which ended three days of religious services, 99 saffron-robed Buddhist monks chanted prayers in the ancient Pali language, in the palace's Amarin Winitchai throne hall.
The king lit candles to pay his respects to the Buddha in the ceremony attended by Queen Sirikit, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and senior government and military leaders in white uniforms.
The monks also blessed lustral water for the royal regalia -- including the crown, inlaid with gold and studded with nine precious gemstones, the royal sword, cane and fan.
White-robed Brahmin priests then performed rituals reserved for the Thai royalty to the sound of a traditional orchestra of xylophones and drums.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060610/ts_afp/thailandroyal_060610125205

World's royalty head to Thailand for king's anniversary

BANGKOK (AFP) - Royalty from around the world has headed to Bangkok for two days of lavish celebrations to mark the Thai king's 60th year on the throne, a day after one million people turned out to see him.
Visiting royalty were arriving for more celebrations Monday and Tuesday, when they will witness a series of rituals steeped in ancient tradition, including a rarely seen parade of 52 carved and gilded ceremonial barges paddled by more than 2,000 chanting oarsmen.
Britain's Prince Andrew, Bahrain's Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al-Khalifa, and Morocco's Princess Lalla Salma have already arrived in Bangkok.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060610/ts_afp/thailandroyalanniversary_060610065251

Spirit of celebration

HM the King presides over elevation of 69 senior Buddhist monks; fireworks display organised by defence ministry lights up sky over Chai Phya River
His Majesty the King yesterday presided over the elevation of 69 senior Buddhist monks to a higher rank to mark the 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne.
The ceremony took place at the Amarin Vinijai Throne Hall inside the Grand Palace.
Of the 69 - selected from provinces nationwide - four raja kana monks were promoted from thep to dharma status.
(...)

Among those observing the auspicious occasion were Royal Family members, privy councillors, the prime minister and the presidents of Parliament and the Supreme Court.
Later in the evening, a spectacular firework display lit up the sky over the majestic Chao Phya River, to the delight of onlookers and those watching the celebrations live on TV.
The firework display was organised by the Defence Ministry and began at 9.20pm aboard three Army ships anchored on the Chao Phya River.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/06/11/headlines/headlines_30006265.php


In this photo released by Thailand Public Relations Department, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej lights a candle during a Buddhist ceremony at the Audience Hall of Amarindra Vinitchai to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the king's accession to the throne in Bangkok Saturday, June 10, 2006. The world's longest-serving monarch marked his 60th year on the throne Friday by calling for unity following months of political upheaval.
(AP Photo/Thailand Public Relations Department, HO via yahoo)

 

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June 10, 2006

from AP & reuters via yahoo



from AFP-Getty

1-2 : Bangkok, THAILAND: Thousands of people wave to Thai King Bhumibol Adulyade following the monarch's religious ceremony at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, 10 June 2006.
3-7 : Bangkok, THAILAND: A fireworks display rises above the famous Grand Palace in Bangkok, 10 June 2006. Tens of thousands of people gathered in front of the Grand Palace to pay tribute to Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, on the 60th anniversary of his rule as fireworks erupted over the gilded spires of historic palaces and temples.

 

[*SofiaM*]

Thanks for all the information and pictures so far.
I was in Thailand in April and I was amazed at how much the Thai people respect their King. Everywhere you went there were pictures of him and from what I was told while there and what I have read since I came back I can understand why.
So Congratulations to the king for 60 years on the throne!

 

[krissy_au]

from manager.co.th

 

[krissy_au]

some more pix from manager.co.th

 

[krissy_au]

1-4 : His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived at Chiang Mai International Airport on 11th of June, 9.00am local time.

5-7: The Prince Consort of Denmark was greeted by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn during his arrival at Bangkok International Airport on 11th of June, 6.00am local time.

8-9King Lestsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho arrived at Bangkok International Airport on 11th of June.

from manager.co.th

 

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Getty / AFP / Belga / EPA

Chiang Mai, THAILAND: Prince Albert of Monaco gestures as he is greeted by Thai at his arrival at a military airport in Chiang mai province, northern Thailand, 11 June 2006. Prince Albert will attend the 60th anniversary of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's ascension to the throne. (PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images)

Monaco's Prince Albert II (R) looks at Thai women dressed in tradittional costume upon arrival at Chiang Mai Airport in northern Thailand, Sunday 11 June 2006. Royals and their representatives from 25 countries around the world will be in Thailand to attend the highlights of celebrations marking King Bhumibol Adulyadej's ascension to the Thai throne on June 9, 1946, the day his elder brother, King Ananda, died. EPA/NARONG SANGNAK

 

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11 June 2006

More of the Royal Guests (pictures from AFP-Getty)

1&2 - Thai Princess Maha Chakri Birindhorn (R) welcomes Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon (L) and Crown Princess Matte-Merit and their infant baby Prince Sverre Magnus (unseen) as they arrive at an airport in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
3&4 - Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni (R) is greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006.
5&6 - Denmark Prince Consort wearing yellow T-Shirt, the color Thais traditionally associate with Monday, the day of the week on which the king was born, greets as he arrives for a boat tour of Bangkok's famous Chao Phraya river, 11 June 2006.
7&8 - Swaziland King Mswati III (2R) and Queen Inkhosikati LaDube (C) are greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (2L) and Princess Srirasmi (L) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006.
9 - King Sihamoni of Cambodia

 

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From reuters/ap via yahoo

1 - Thai Princess Sirindhorn (R) greets Crown Prince Haakon of Norway after arriving at Bangkok International Airport in Bangkok June 11, 2006.
2 - Thai Princess Sirindhorn (R) greets Grand Duke Henri, the Crown Prince of Luxembourg, at Bangkok International Airport in Bangkok June 11, 2006.
3-7 Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni, right, walks along with Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajralongkorn as he arrives at a military airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, June 11, 2006.

from AFP-Getty

8 - Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirinthorn waves to Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Matte-Merit and their infant baby Prince Sverre Magnus (unseen) as they arrive at an airport in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
9 - Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (R) and Princess Srirasmi look at the arrival schedule of royals to attend the 60th aniversary of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006
10 - Liechtenstein's Crown Prince Alois (L) talks to Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) as he arrive at an airport in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.

 

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Thank you, Warren. Do you know how many daughters the king has? I thought the King and Queen only had two children.

Emily, King Bhumibol & Queen Sirikit has 4 children : Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, Princess Ubol Ratana, Princess Chulabhorn, and Princess Sirindhorn.

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In this photo released by Thailand Public Relations Department Sunday, June 11, 2006 shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, center, is presented by the Chief Court Brahmin with lustral water and sacred leaves in a ritual as Queenn Sirikit looks on at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, June 10, 2006.

(from AP & reuters via yahoo, manager.co.th, profimedia, nation)

 

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11 June 2006

World's royalty arrive for Thai king's lavish 60th anniversary by Shino Yuasa

BANGKOK (AFP) - Japan's emperor and the king of Cambodia were among royals from around the world who have arrived in Thailand ahead of lavish celebrations marking the Thai king's 60th year on the throne.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060611/wl_afp/hailandroyalanniversary_060611075447


Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (R) walks with Royal Consort Yuvadhida Polpraserth after greeting foreign royalty in Bangkok June 11, 2006.



1 : Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko (L) are greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (C) upon arrival at the military airport in Bangkok.
2-5 : Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko (L) are greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (C) upon arrival at the military airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006.
6 : Tonga's Crown Prince Tupouto'a arrives at the airport in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
7 : This handout photo shows Lesotho King Letsie III (R) with Queen Masenate Mohate Seeiso being escorted by Thai Princess Sirindhorn (C), in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
8 : Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn greets Swaziland's King Mswati III upon his arrival at the Royal Military Airport in Bangkok June 11,
9-10 : Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn escorts Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni

all images from AP/Reuters (via yahoo) & Getty & Profimedia

 

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11 June 2006

World royalty arrive in Thailand

BANGKOK, June 11 (TNA) - World royalty, including monarchs and their representatives from 25 countries across the world, have gradually arrived in the Thai kingdom to join the nationwide celebrations on the auspicious occasion of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne.
The first members of the world royalty have arrived in Thailand since June 7, including His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Britain's Duke of York.

More world royalty are scheduled to arrive in Thailand Sunday, including Their Majesties Emperor and Empress of Japan; Their Majesties the King and Queen of Lesotho; His Royal Highness Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort of Denmark; His Majesty Preach Bat Samdech Preah Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia and His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Lesotho, His Royal Highness Prince Henrik, the Prince Consort of Denmark, and His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco arrived in the Thai kingdom Sunday morning, while Their Majesties Emperor and Empress of Japan and His Majesty Preach Bat Samdech Preah Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia are scheduled to arrive here Sunday afternoon.

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco flew directly from the Middle East to Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai and would stay overnight in the northern resort city, where he is scheduled to visit an exhihition in honour of His Majesty the King at the Huai Hong Krai Royal Development Study Centre and Doi Suthep, before flying to Bangkok Monday morning.
His Majesty the King has assigned His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to receive the world royalty at the Royal Thai Air Force Airport and the Don Muang Airport respectively.

http://etna.mcot.net/query.php?nid=22511


1 - Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah (R) greets officials while being escorted by Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn upon his arrival at the Royal Military Airport in Bangkok June 11, 2006
2 - Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (2L) greets Bruneian Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (C) and Queen Saleha (L, partly hidden) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006 to attend the the 60th anniversary of Thai King Bhumipol Adulyadej's accession to the throne.
3&4 - Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko
5 - King Mswati III (L) being welcomed by Thai Crown Princes Maha Vajiralongkorn, in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
6 - Lesotho King Letsie III (R) being welcomed by Thai Princess Sirindhorn, in Bangkok.

from reuters via yahoo, getty, the nation, profimedia

 

[Larzen]

The wife of the thai Crown Prince is a very pretty woman
VG has a picture of Haakon, Mette-Marit and Sverre-Magnus with his nanny arrving in Thailand
3-6 from scanpix

 

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11 June 2006

1 - Bruneian Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (R) is greeted by Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006
2&3 - Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon (L) and Crown Princess Matte-Merit smile upon their arrival to participate in the Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th anniversary on throne in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
4 - Malaysian King Syed Sirajuddin (2R) is greeted by Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006
5-6-7 - Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) greets Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (L) as he arrives at Bangkok International Airport June 11, 2006 in Bangkok.
8-9-10 - Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) greets Prince Alois of Liechtenstein (L) as he arrives at Bangkok International Airport on June 11, 2006 in Bangkok.

from Getty

 

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International royalty arrive for Thai king's lavish 60th anniversary

BANGKOK (AFP) - Japan's emperor and the prince of Monaco were among the international royalty who arrived in Thailand for lavish celebrations marking the Thai king's 60th year on the throne.
(...)

Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko and Monaco's Prince Albert II were among the first to arrive Sunday, while Jordan's King Abdullah II and Spain's Queen Sofia were scheduled to fly in on Monday.
Britain's Prince Andrew and Norway's Crown Prince Haakon were among those who have already arrived, along with royalty from Bahrain, Bhutan, Morocco and Lesotho.

Young girls in bright silk dresses scattered flowers on a red carpet as the visitors arrived at the airport, where they were greeted by two of the Thai king's children, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn and Crown Princess Sirindorn.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060611/wl_afp/thailandroyal_060611094459


More from Getty :

Chiang Mai, THAILAND: Prince Albert of Monaco (R) looks at Sa paper as he visits a handicraft centre in Chiang mai province northern of Thailand, 11 June 2006. Prince Albert is visiting Thailand to attend the 60th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's ascension to the throne.




1-4 - Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko
5-9 - Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirinthorn sees off after receiving foreign royals, in Bangkok, 11 June 2006.
10 - Thai hostesses wait for the reception of Monarchs and Royalty arriving

 

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more from reuters via yahoo

Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn & Royal Consort Princess Srirasmi greets Malaysia's King Sirajuddin & Queen Fauziah at the Royal Military Airport in Bangkok June 11, 2006.



Princess Srirasmi greeting Emperor Akihito


new arrival...
Belgian Crown Prince Philippe (R) and Princess Mathilde (2nd R) greeted by Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (2nd L) and Princess Srirasmi (L) upon arrival at the Military Airport in Bangkok 11 June 2006 to attend the the 60th anniversary of Thai King Bhumipol Adulyadej's accession to the throne.
(from profimedia & reuters via yahoo & getty)

 

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1,2 - Liechtenstein's Crown Prince Alois visits Bangkok's famous Grand Palace, 11 June 2006. Thailand made final preparations Sunday for an extravagant celebration of its revered king's 60th year on the throne, as royalty from around the world arrived in Bangkok for the spectacle.
3-5,9 - Crown Princess Mette-Marit & Crown Prince Haakon
6,10 - Belguim's Crown Princess Mathilde walks to the car as she arrives with Crown Prince Philippe
7,8 - Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko

from profimedia & getty

 

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More from profimedia & getty :

1 - Prince Alois of Liechtenstein
2-4 - This handout photo shows Bhutan Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is welcomed by an official upon his arrival in Bangkok 11 June 2006.
5-6 - This handout photo shows Tonga: Crown Prince Tupuoto'a is welcomed by Thai Princess Sirindhorn, in Bangkok 11 June 2006.
7 - Philippe & Mathilde of Belgium
8 - Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) escorts Swaziland King Mswati III
9-10 - Haakon & Mette-Marit of Norway

some things are not quite right... i thought Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein is going to accompany her husband, Prince Alois. It seems he arrived alone.
btw, the Crown Prince of Bhutan looks pretty handsome I'm glad some minor royal houses are represented here.

 

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Princess Inkhosikati LaDube from Swazilandia

Crown Prince Tupouto’a of Tonga

from terra