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Mongkut [a] (18 October 1804 – 1 October 1868) was the fourth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama IV. [2] He reigned from 1851 until his death in 1868. The reign of Mongkut was marked by significant modernization initiatives and diplomatic engagements, which played pivotal roles in shaping Thailand's trajectory towards progress ...
Western nations referred to the monarch as the "King of Siam" (Latin: Rex Siamensium), regardless of Thai titles, since the initiation of relations in the 16th century. Mongkut (Rama IV) was the first monarch to adopt the title when the name Siam was first used in an international treaty. [2]
The use of the name "King Rama 'n'th" is in line with Thai practice of giving numbers to the king in the current dynasty. However, the translation was not exact and can give rise to some confusion as to whether this was actually the name adopted by the king on his coronation .
Krom Phraya Bhanubandhu Vongsevoradej: His Royal Highness Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse, The Prince Bhanubandhu Vongsevoradej, Son of Rama IV and Brother of Rama V; Krom Phraya Vajirananavarorasa: His Royal Highness Prince Manuṣyanāgamānob, The Prince Vajirananavarorasa, Son of Rama IV
Mongkut (Rama IV) felt the need to create a Royal standard to distinguish his royal barge from other vessels during his many travels around the Kingdom and to fly above the Grand Palace when he is in residence. In 1855 a Royal Standard was created called the 'Thong Chom Klao' (ธงจอมเกล้า).
Vajiravudh [a] (1 January 1881 – 26 November 1925) was the sixth king of Siam from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama VI. He reigned from 1910 until his death in 1925. He reigned from 1910 until his death in 1925.
They were previously very elaborate and grand, but have been much simplified since the funeral of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1911. [ 4 ] Following the abolishment of absolute monarchy in 1932, King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) abdicated and died in England, and royal funerals became a rare occurrence, apart from that of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama ...
King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Sri Suriwongse (Chuang Bunnag) 1 October 1868 16 November 1873 Appointed regent by the Council of Ministers, until the king reached his majority at the age of 20. Queen Saovabha Phongsri: 7 April 1897 [14] 16 December 1897 Appointed regent for the duration of the king's first visit to ...