Sirivannavari
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Mahidol (Chakri dynasty) | |
| Father | Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) |
| Mother | Yuvadhida Polpraserth |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
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Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya (
badminton player.[2]
Early life and education
Sirivannavari was born Mom Chao Busyanambejra Mahidol (
Queen Sirikit.[3] She has four full siblings. Following her parents' divorce in 1996, her mother moved with her siblings to the United Kingdom; her father then ordered Sirivannavari's abduction and return to Thailand.[4]
Sirivannavari graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. She was elevated to Princess status by royal command of her grandfather, King Bhumibol Adulyadej
, on 15 June 2005.
Personal life
Sirivannavari represented Thailand in badminton at the
2005 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines, winning a team gold.[5] In this, she follows in the footsteps of her grandfather, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who represented his country in international sailing events. A badminton tournament that made its debut in 2016, the Thailand Masters
, bears her name.
In 2007, Sirivannavari was invited by
lèse-majesté laws after describing the dress as ugly.[2]
Sirivannavari began riding horses at age nine. She trained in France at the International Moniteur d'Equitation, Le Cadre Noir de Saumur. She competed as a member of the Thai
2017 SEA Games.[8]
In 2008, Sirivannavari was included as 16th on the list of the "20 Hottest Young Royals", compiled by Forbes.[9]
Sirivannavari has been appointed as a specialist in the Royal Thai Army with the rank of major general, according to the royal gazette. King Maha Vajiralongkorn announced the appointment of his daughter in the latest round of military promotions that will be effective from 1 April 2023.[10] Sirivannavari was the patron of the Royal Stable Unit of the 2nd Cavalry Division, King's Guard, Royal Thai Army.[11]
Honorary degrees
- Chulalongkorn University – honorary Doctorate in Fine and Applied Arts, in recognition of her design skill,[12] advocacy of Thai craftsmanship, and her high-end fashion brand, Sirivannavari.[13]
Royal Decorations
Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri (2019)
Dame Grand Cross of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao (2000)
Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (2008)
Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand (2005)
Knight Grand Cross of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn (2006)
King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal, First Class (1999)
King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal, First Class (2019)
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Foreign Honours
Hungary :
Commander's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit with Star (Civil Division) (2024)
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Symbols
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Royal Monogram of Princess Sirivannavari -
Royal CypherFlag of Princess Sirivannavari
Ancestry
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Notes
- 2017 SEA Games, Sirivannavari used the surname Vajiralongkorn.[1]
References
- ^ "HRH Sirivannavari Nariratana Vajiralongkorn". KL SEA Games 2017. Archived from the original on 16 January 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ a b c Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (19 December 2018). "YouTube host faces charges for criticising Thai princess's Miss Universe dress". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ISBN 974-221-818-8.
- ^ Simons, Lewis M. (19 May 2010). "Prince of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn: The Playboy". Daily Beast. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Thai Princess to Compete in Dressage at Asian Games". The Chosunilbo. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ Shard, Sarah (13 November 2007). "Paris meets Bangkok in collection by Thai princess". ThingsAsian. AFP. Retrieved 14 June 2008.
- ^ Fashion Week: Spring/Summer 2008.[full citation needed]
- ^ Turner, Paige (11 November 2019). "5 things to know about Sirivannavari Nariratana, the gifted Thai princess". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ Streib, Lauren (27 May 2008). "The 20 Hottest Young Royals". Forbes. Retrieved 4 June 2008.
- ^ โปรดเกล้าฯ แต่งตั้ง "สมเด็จเจ้าฟ้าสิริวัณณวรี" ผู้ชำนาญการกองทัพบก พระราชทานพระยศพลตรีหญิง
- ^ โปรดเกล้าฯ พระราชทานพระยศ ‘พล.ต.หญิง’ สมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอ เจ้าฟ้าสิริวัณณวรีฯ... สามารถติดตามต่อได้ที่ : https://www.dailynews.co.th/news/2085350/
- ^ "5 things to know about gifted Thai princess Sirivannavari Nariratana". South China Morning Post. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ^ "PRINCESS SIRIVANNAVARI GETS CHULA DEGREE FOR THAI DESIGN". www.khaosodenglish.com. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
See also
- Badminton at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games
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