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His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen went to lay wreaths on King Chulalongkorn Day, BE 2569. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya attended as well.

At 5:03 p.m. on October 23, 2026, Their Majesties departed by royal car from Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace, to lay wreaths at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial on the Royal Plaza, Dusit Palace. Upon arrival, Their Majesties laid a wreath, lit the royal ceremonial gold candle and the smaller gold candle, and paid homage.

Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya also laid a wreath, lit the smaller gold candle, and paid homage.

After the ceremony, Their Majesties proceeded by royal car to the royal ceremony bestowing merit on King Chulalongkorn Day, BE 2569, at Amarinthra Vinichaya Throne Hall, Grand Palace.

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