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Coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The procession of the coronation
Date	5 May 1950; 74 years ago (1950-05-05)
Venue	Grand Palace
Location	Bangkok, Thailand
Participants	Bhumibol Adulyadej Royal family Privy Council

Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) was coronated as King of Thailand on 5 May 1950 at the Grand Palace, Bangkok. ^[1] He ascended the throne at the age of 18 upon the death of his older brother King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) nearly four years prior on 9 June 1946.

Timeline of the royal coronation

Brahmin gatherings the water to be blessed and used for the sacred water in the royal coronation ceremony.

21 April

A ceremony is held at the ubosot of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha to make an inscription on the Royal Golden Plaque of King Bhumibol’s official title, and the Royal Golden Plaque of his horoscope, as well as the engraving of the Royal Seal of State.

4 May

The Royal Golden Plaque of the King’s official title, the Royal Golden Plaque of his horoscope, and the Royal Seal of State were officially transferred from the Temple of the Emerald Buddha to Phaisan Thaksin Throne Hall.

5 May

The Royal Purification, or the "Song Muratha Bhisek" Ceremony, takes place at the Chakraphat Phimarn Royal Residence. "Muratha Bhisek" refers to the action of pouring holy water over the head of the king, also known as ablution. It is to be followed by the Anointment Ceremony at Phaisan Thaksin Throne Hall. Then King Bhumibol proceeds to the Bhadrapitha Throne and sits under the Royal Nine-tiered Umbrella, where the Chief Brahmin presents him with the Royal Golden Plaque of his official title, the Royal Regalia, the Ancient and Auspicious Orders, and the Weapons of Sovereignty. After the Crowning and Investiture Ceremony, the King presents the First Royal Command.

Guests

Thai royal family

• The Queen, the King's consort
• Princess Sri Sangwan, the King's mother
  • Princess Galyani Vadhana, the King's sister
• Princess Suvadhana, the King's paternal aunt by marriage
  • Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda, the King's first cousin
• Queen Rambai Barni, the King's paternal aunt by marriage
• The Princess of Kampheangphet, the King's paternal aunt by marriage
  • Princess Mayurachatra, the King's first cousin
  • Prince Prem Purachatra, the King's first cousin
  • Princess Vimolchatra, the King's first cousin
• The Princess of Lopburi, the King's paternal aunt by marriage
  • Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala, the King's first cousin
  • Prince Chalermbol Dighambara, the King's first cousin
  • Prince Anusorn Mongkolkarn, the King's first cousin
• The Prince of Chai Nat, the King's paternal uncle
• Prince Chula Chakrabongse, the King's first cousin
• Prince and Princess Nakkhatra Mangala, the Queen's parents (also the King's first cousin and his wife)
  • The Hon. Kalyanakit Kitiyakara, the Queen's brother
  • The Hon. Adulakit Kitiyakara, the Queen's brother
  • The Hon. Busba Kitiyakara, the Queen's sister
• The Princess Dibayaratana Kiritkulini, the King's paternal grandaunt
• Princess Pradisthasari, the King's paternal grandaunt

References