Chakri dynasty

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Chakri dynasty
ราชวงศ์จักรี
Emblem of the House of Chakri.svg
The royal emblem
Country Thailand
Founded6 April 1782;242 years ago (1782-04-06)
Founder Rama I
Current head Rama X
Titles King of Siam (1782–1949)
King of Thailand (1949–present)
Estate(s)Kingdom of Thailand
Cadet branches 131 cadet houses (91 royal and 40 viceregal)

The Chakri dynasty [a] is the current reigning dynasty of the Kingdom of Thailand. The head of the house is the king, who is head of state. The family has ruled Thailand since the founding of the Rattanakosin era and the city of Bangkok in 1782; following the end of Taksin's reign, when the capital of Siam shifted to Bangkok. The royal house was founded by Rama I, an Ayutthaya military leader of Sino-Mon descent. [1]

Prior to his accession to the throne, Rama I held for years the title Chakri , the civil chancellor. In founding the dynasty, the king himself chose "Chakri" as the name for it. The emblem of the house is composed of the discus (Chakra) and the trident (Trishula), the celestial weapons of the gods Vishnu and Shiva, of whom the Thai sovereign is seen as an incarnation.

The current head of the house is Vajiralongkorn who was proclaimed king on 1 December 2016, but has reigned with retroactive effect since 13 October 2016 after the death of his father Bhumibol Adulyadej. The house's current seat is the Grand Palace. On Saturday, 4 May 2019, the coronation of Vajiralongkorn, with the traditional ceremony, occurred in Bangkok. [2]

Royal family

Photograph of Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla and Mom Sangwan (later the Princess Mother). Prince Mahidol and Mom Sangwal.JPG
Photograph of Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla and Mom Sangwan (later the Princess Mother).
The Chakri Mahaprasat, inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the dynastic seat and official residence of the dynasty. Grand Palace Bangkok, Thailand.jpg
The Chakri Mahaprasat, inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the dynastic seat and official residence of the dynasty.

The present royal family of Thailand belongs to the House of Mahidol (Thai : ราชสกุลมหิดล; RTGS: Ratchasakun Mahidon), a cadet branch of the Chakri dynasty. The House was founded by Prince Mahidol Adulyadej (1891–1929) and Princess Srinagarindra (1900–1995). The Prince was a son of King Chulalongkorn and his wife Queen Savang Vadhana. The Prince was also the half-brother of both King Vajiravudh and King Prajadhipok. After the death of King Ananda Mahidol (Prince Mahidol's elder son), King Bhumibol Adulyadej (the Prince's younger son) ascended the throne in 1946. In 1949 the King married his first cousin once removed, Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara (a daughter of Mom Chao Nakkhatra Mangala Kitiyakara, a grandson of King Chulalongkorn). Bhumibol was succeeded by his son Vajiralongkorn officially on 13 October 2016, but was proclaimed King on 1 December 2016.

Members

This is a list of current members of the royal family:

Descendants of Rama IX
Descendants of Rama V

Other members

Descendants of Rama V
Descendants of Rama IV

Other noble relatives

Descendants of Rama IX
Descendants of Mahidol Adulyadej
Descendants of Rama V
Descendants of Rama IV

Line of succession

Notes and sources
MarkSource for listing or note on exclusion from succession
P1924 Palace Law of Succession
C1. In the case where the Throne becomes vacant and the King has already appointed an Heir to the Throne under the 1924 Palace Law on Succession, and may be submitted the name of a Princess in "Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand 2017" Chapter II: The King, Section 21.

2.The proposal of the name of a Princess to the throne, there has been an amendment to the constitution since 1974. Therefore, the lineage of the King Bhumibol Adulyadej is counted in accordance with the constitution amended in his reign.

MDisqualified - married a foreigner
XWas degraded from succession

Notes

History

Monarchs

PortraitStyle / Personal nameBirthReign Coronation ConsortsDeathClaim
Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke portrait.jpg His Majesty King Phutthayotfa Chulalok
( Rama I )
Thongduang		20 March 1737
Ayutthaya 		6 April 1782
–
7 September 1809
(27 years, 154 days)		10 June 1782Queen Amarindra
and 31 other consorts		7 September 1809
Phaisan Thaksin Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 72 years, 171 days)		Made himself king
Buddha Loetla Nabhalai portrait.jpg His Majesty King Phutthaloetla Naphalai
( Rama II )
Chim		24 February 1767
Amphawa 		7 September 1809
–
21 July 1824
(14 years, 318 days)		17 September 1809Queen Sri Suriyendra
Princess Consort Sri Sulalai
and 51 other consorts		21 July 1824
Phaisan Thaksin Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 57 years, 148 days)		Son of Rama I and Amarindra
Nangklao portrait.jpg His Majesty King Nangklao
( Rama III )
Thap		31 March 1788
Thonburi Palace 		21 July 1824
–
2 April 1851
(26 years, 255 days)		1 August 182442 consorts2 April 1851
Phaisan Thaksin Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 63 years, 2 days)		Son of Rama II and Sri Sulalai
Mongkut portrait.jpg His Majesty King Mongkut
(Rama IV)
Mongkut 		18 October 1804
Thonburi Palace 		2 April 1851
–
1 October 1868
(17 years, 182 days)		15 May 1851Queen Somanass Waddhanawathy
Queen Debsirindra
Princess Phannarai
and 58 other consorts		1 October 1868
Phanumas Chamrun Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 63 years, 349 days)		Son of Rama II and Sri Suriyendra
King Chulalongkorn.jpg His Majesty King Chulalongkorn
(Rama V)
Chulalongkorn 		20 September 1853
Grand Palace 		1 October 1868
–
23 October 1910
(42 years, 22 days)		11 November 1868Queen Sunanda Kumariratana
Queen Sukhumala Marasri
Queen Savang Vadhana
Queen Saovabha Phongsri
and 88 other consorts		23 October 1910
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace
(aged 57 years, 33 days)		Son of Rama IV and Debsirindra
Vajiravudh Portrait (King Rama VI of Siam).jpg His Majesty King Vajiravudh
(Rama VI)
Vajiravudh 		1 January 1881
Grand Palace 		23 October 1910
–
26 November 1925
(15 years, 34 days)		11 November 1910Princess Consort Indrasakdi Sachi
Consort Sucharit Suda
Princess Consort Lakshamilavan
Princess Consort Suvadhana 		26 November 1925
Chakraphat Phiman Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 44 years, 329 days)		Son of Rama V and Saovabha Phongsri
Prajadhipok portrait.jpg His Majesty King Prajadhipok
(Rama VII)
Prajadhipok 		8 November 1893
Sutdhasri Aphirom Hall, Grand Palace 		26 November 1925
–
2 March 1935
(9 years, 96 days)		25 February 1926Queen Rambai Barni 30 May 1941
Knowle House, Surrey
(aged 47 years, 203 days)		Son of Rama V and Saovabha Phongsri
Ananda Mahidol.jpg His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol
(Rama VIII)
Ananda Mahidol 		20 September 1925
Heidelberg 		2 March 1935
–
9 June 1946
(11 years, 99 days)		never crownednever married9 June 1946
Boromphiman Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 20 years, 262 days)		Grandson of Rama V and Savang Vadhana
Portrait of King Rama IX, Queen Sirikit Convention Center (cropped).jpg His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
(Rama IX)
Bhumibol Adulyadej 		5 December 1927
Mount Auburn Hospital 		9 June 1946
–
13 October 2016
(70 years, 126 days)		 5 May 1950 Queen Sirikit 13 October 2016
Siriraj Hospital
(aged 88 years, 313 days)		Grandson of Rama V and Savang Vadhana
Portrait of King Rama X.jpg His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn
(Rama X)
Vajiralongkorn 		28 July 1952
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace 		13 October 2016
–
present
(8 years, 77 days)		 4 May 2019 Queen Suthida
Consort Sineenat 		Living
(age 72 years, 154 days)		Son of Rama IX and Sirikit

Timeline

VajiralongkornBhumibol AdulyadejAnanda MahidolPrajadhipokVajiravudhChulalongkornMongkutRama IIIRama IIRama IChakri dynasty

Front Palaces

The Maha Uparat (มหาอุปราช) or the Krom Phrarajawang Boworn Sathan Mongkol (Vice or Second King of Siam/Viceroy of Siam) (กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานมงคล) was an office that was bestowed on the highest ranking prince, frequently the monarch's younger brother or son. Until 1885 every Chakri monarch had appointed a prince to this office. The Uprarat and his miniature court would reside at the Front Palace (วังหน้า) (a palace complex to the north of the Grand Palace, now the site of the Bangkok National Museum). By tradition the Uparat was designated the heir to the throne, however only Prince Itsarasunthon was able to ascend the throne as King Phutthaloetla Naphalai. The office was extremely prestigious and carried with it almost equal status to the king, this can be seen in Prince Chutamani (younger brother of King Mongkut), who was elevated to Vice King Pinklao in 1851 (he carried with him the styles and titles of a King). The office was abolished by King Chulalongkorn when his Uparat and cousin Prince Wichaichan died. He then declared his oldest son the crown prince of Siam, but not Uparat. [3]

PortraitNameBirthRelationship to MonarchReignCoronationDeathMonarch
Maha Sura Singhanat.jpg His Royal Highness Prince
Maha Sura Singhanat 		1 November 1744
Ayutthaya 		Younger brother1782
–
3 November 1803		17823 November 1803
Burapha Phimuk Hall, Front Palace
(aged 59 years, 2 days)		 Rama I
King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai.jpg His Royal Highness Prince Krommaluang Itsarasunthon 24 February 1767
Amphawa 		Second son15 March 1807
–
7 September 1809
(acceded to throne as Rama II)
(2 years, 176 days)		15 March 180721 July 1824
Phaisan Thaksin Hall, Grand Palace
(aged 57 years, 148 days)
Emblem of the House of Chakri (variant).svg His Majesty Royal Highness Prince
Maha Senanurak 		29 March 1773
Thonburi 		Younger brother22 September 1809
–
16 July 1817
(7 years, 297 days)		22 September 180916 July 1817
Wayusathan Amaret Hall, Front Palace
(aged 44 years, 109 days)		 Rama II
wadaiphchyntphlesphyraachwrwihaar `.phrapraaedng cch.smuthrpraakaar (17).jpg His Majesty Royal Prince
Sakdiphonlasep 		21 October 1785
Grand Palace 		Uncle1824
–
1 May 1832		13 September 18241 May 1832
Front Palace
(aged 46 years, 193 days)		 Rama III
King Pinklao.jpg His Majesty King
Pinklao 		4 September 1808
Thonburi Palace 		Younger brother2 April 1851
–
7 January 1866
(14 years, 280 days)		25 May 18517 January 1866
Wongchan Hall, Front Palace
(aged 57 years, 125 days)		 Rama IV
Wichaichan.jpg Krom Phrarajawang
Bowon Wichaichan 		6 September 1838
Thonburi Palace 		First cousin2 October 1868
–
28 August 1885
(16 years, 330 days)		25 November 186828 August 1885
Bowon Boriwat Hall, Front Palace
(aged 46 years, 356 days)		 Rama V

Rear Palace

Krom Phrarajawang Boworn Sathan Phimuk (กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานพิมุข), or the Rear Palace, was another office inherited from the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. However, since the founding of the dynasty there has only been one rear palace. Prince Anurak Devesh was the nephew of King Phutthayotfa Chualok (his mother Princess Thepsuthavadi was the king's elder sister) and was appointed to the office in 1785.

PortraitNameBirthRelationship to MonarchTenureDeathMonarch
Anurak Devesh.jpg Prince Krom Phra
Anurak Devesh
Krom Phrarajawang Boworn Sathan Phimuk		28 March 1746
Ayutthaya 		Nephewcirca 1785
–
20 December 1806		20 December 1806
Rear Palace
(aged 60 years, 267 days)		 Rama I

Crown Princes

The Crown Prince of Thailand or Sayam Makutrajakuman (สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร) is the designated and heir apparent to the throne and headship of the dynasty. The title was created in 1886 when King Chulalongkorn appointed his eldest son by Princess Consort Savang Vadhana, Prince Vajirunhis as Sayam Makutrajakuman. The title was copied directly from the Western tradition. Since then, there have only been three crown princes. The most recent crown prince, Maha Vajiralongkorn, was invested with the title in 1972 and became King in 2016. The succession is governed by the 1924 Palace Law of Succession passed by King Vajiravudh.

PortraitNameBirthRelationship to MonarchBecame heirTenureDeathHeir of
Maha Vajirunhis.jpg Maha Vajirunhis 27 June 1878
Grand Palace 		Eighth son14 January 188614 January 1886 [4]
–
4 January 1895
(8 years, 355 days)		4 January 1895
Grand Palace
(16 years, 191 days)		 Rama V
King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) of Siam.jpg Maha Vajiravudh 1 January 1881
Grand Palace 		Eleventh son4 January 18954 January 1895 [5]
–
23 October 1910
(acceded to throne as Rama VI)
(15 years, 292 days)		26 November 1925
Chakraphat Phiman Hall, Grand Palace
(44 years, 329 days)
HRH Vajiralongkorn (Cropped).jpg Maha Vajiralongkorn 28 July 1952
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace 		Only son28 July 195228 December 1972 [6]
13 October 2016
(acceded to throne as Rama X)
(43 years, 290 days)		Living
(72 years, 154 days)		 Rama IX

Queens

PortraitNameFatherBirthMarriageBecame consortAppointment ceremonyCeased to be consortDeathSpouse
Emblem of the House of Chakri (variant).svg Queen Amarindra Thong Na Bangxang
(Na Bangxang)		15 March 1737
Amphawa 		circa 17606 April 1782
Spouse's accession		not formally appointed7 September 1809
Spouse's death
(27 years, 154 days)		25 May 1826
Grand Palace
(aged 89 years, 71 days)		 Rama I
Queen Sri Suriyendra.jpg Queen Sri Suriyendra Ngoen Saetan
(Tan)		21 September 1767
Amphawa 		21 September 18017 September 1809
Spouse's accession		not formally appointed21 July 1824
Spouse's death
(14 years, 318 days)		18 October 1836
Thonburi Palace
(aged 69 years, 27 days)		 Rama II
Emblem of the House of Chakri (variant).svg Princess Kunthon Thipphayawadi Rama I of Siam
(Chakri)		1798
Grand Palace 		circa 1816not formally appointed21 July 1824
Spouse's death		16 February 1838
Bangkok
Queen Somanass Waddhanawathy.jpg Queen Somanass Waddhanawathy Lakkhananukhun of Siam
(Chakri)		21 December 1834
Bangkok 		2 January 1852none10 October 1852
Grand Palace
(282 days)
(aged 17 years, 294 days)		 Rama IV
Queen Debsirindra.jpg Queen Debsirindra Siriwong of Siam, Prince of Mattayaphithak
(Siriwong)		17 July 1834
Bangkok 		6 January 1852none9 September 1862
Grand Palace
(10 years, 246 days)
(aged 28 years, 54 days)
Princess Pannarai.jpg Princess Phannarai Siriwong of Siam, Prince of Mattayaphithak
(Siriwong)		9 May 1838
Bangkok 		circa 1852not formally appointed1 October 1868
Spouse's death		22 June 1914
Tha Phra Palace, Bangkok
(aged 76 years, 44 days)
Princess Thaksincha Naradhiratbuttri.jpg Princess Daksinajar Rama IV of Siam
(Chakri)		18 September 1852
Grand Palace 		circa 1871not formally appointedcirca 1871
divorce		13 September 1906
The Prince Divakaravongse Pravati's Palace, Bangkok
(aged 53 years, 360 days)		 Rama V
phra`ngkhecchaaesaawphaakhynaariiratn.jpg Princess Saovabhark Nariratana Ladavalya of Siam, Prince Bhumindra Bhakdi
(Ladavalya)		26 January 1854
Bangkok 		circa 1872none21 July 1887
Grand Palace
(aged 33 years, 176 days)
phra`ngkhecchaa`ublratnnaariinaakh.jpg Princess Ubolratana Narinaga Ladavalya of Siam, Prince Bhumindra Bhakdi
(Ladavalya)		28 November 1846
Bangkok 		circa 1872none15 October 1901
Grand Palace
(aged 54 years, 321 days)
Queen Sukumalmarsri.jpg Queen Sukhumala Marasri Rama IV of Siam
(Chakri)		10 May 1861
Grand Palace 		circa 1876none23 October 1910
Spouse's death		9 July 1927
Bangkhunphrom Palace, Bangkok
(aged 66 years, 60 days)
Queen Sunandha Kumariratana.jpg Queen Sunanda Kumariratana Rama IV of Siam
(Chakri)		10 November 1860
Grand Palace 		circa 1877none31 May 1880
Chao Phraya River, Pak Kret
(aged 19 years, 203 days)
Queen Savang Vadhana in 1879.jpg Queen Savang Vadhana Rama IV of Siam
(Chakri)		10 September 1862
Grand Palace 		circa 1877none23 October 1910
Spouse's death		17 December 1955
Sa Pathum Palace
(aged 93 years, 98 days)
Queen Saovabha Phongsri.jpg Queen Saovabha Phongsri
(Queen Regent)		 Rama IV of Siam
(Chakri)		1 January 1864
Grand Palace 		circa 1877none23 October 1910
Spouse's death		20 October 1919
Phaya Thai Palace
(aged 55 years, 292 days)
Princess Suddhasininat.jpg Princess Saisavali Bhiromya
Krom Phra Suddhasininat		Ladavalya of Siam, Prince Bhumindra Bhakdi
(Ladavalya)		4 September 1862
Bangkok 		circa 1881none23 October 1910
Spouse's death		24 June 1929
Suan Sunandha Palace, Bangkok
(aged 66 years, 293 days)
DARARAT 2.jpg Princess Dara Rasmi
Phra Ratchachaya		 Inthawichayanon of Chiang Mai
(Na Chiengmai)		26 August 1873
Klang Wieng Palace, Chiang Mai 		4 February 1887none23 October 1910
Spouse's death
(23 years, 261 days)		9 December 1933
Rin Keaw Palace, Chiang Mai
(aged 60 years, 105 days)
HM Queen Indrasakdi Sachi.jpg Queen Indrasakdi Sachi Pluem Sucharitaku, Chaophraya Suthammontri
(Sucharitaku)		10 June 1902
Klong Dan House, Phasi Charoen 		12 January 1922none26 November 1925
Spouse's death
(3 years, 318 days)		30 November 1975
Siriraj Hospital
(aged 73 years, 173 days)		 Rama VI
Lashamilavan.jpg Princess Lakshamilavan Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong
(Vorawan)		3 July 1899
Varavarna Palace, Bangkok 		27 August 1922none26 November 1925
Spouse's death
(3 years, 91 days)		29 August 1961
Laksamiwilat Palace, Bangkok
(aged 62 years, 57 days)
Princess Suvadhana.jpg Queen Suvadhana Lueam Abhayavongsa, Phraya Abhaibhubest
(Abhayavongsa)		15 April 1906
Klong Bang Luang House, Bangkok Yai 		10 August 1924none26 November 1925
Spouse's death
(1 year, 108 days)		10 October 1985
Siriraj Hospital
(aged 79 years, 178 days)
Rambhai Barni Borommarachini in rama VII.jpg Her Majesty Queen Rambai Barni Svasti Sobhana, Prince Svastivatana Visishtha
(Svastivatana)		20 December 1904
Bangkok 		25 August 191826 November 1925
Spouse's accession		25 February 19262 March 1935
Spouse's abdication
(9 years, 96 days)		22 May 1984
Sukhothai Palace
(aged 79 years, 154 days)		 Rama VII
Queen Sirikit In Russia 2007.jpg Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
(Queen Regent)		 Nakkhatra Mangala, 2nd Prince of Chanthaburi
(Kitiyakara)		12 August 1932
1808 Rama VI Road, Pathum Wan 		28 April 19505 May 195013 October 2016
Spouse's death
(66 years, 168 days)		Living
(aged 92 years, 139 days)		 Rama IX
Queen Suthida, Royal ploughing ceremony 2019 (cropped).jpg Her Majesty Queen Suthida BajrasudhabimalalakshanaKham Tidjai
(Tidjai)		3 June 1978
Hat Yai 		1 May 20194 May 2019Incumbent
(5 years, 242 days)		Living
(aged 46 years, 209 days)		 Rama X

Family tree

Chakri Dynasty Family Tree
Amarindra
1737–1826
(Queen) 		Phutthayotfa
Chulalok
(Rama I)
1737–1809
r.1782-1809		Nui Yai
(Concubine)
Taksin
the Great
of Thonburi
1734–1782
r.1767–1782		Princess
Chim Yai
–1779		 Maha
Senanurak
Viceroy
1773–1817
t.1809-1817		Praphaiwadi
Princess
Thepphayawadi
1777–1823		Chaem Krachangfa
Princess
Si Sunthonthep
1770–1808		 House of
the First
Reign 		Maha Sakdi
phonlasep
Viceroy
1773–1832
t.1824-1832
Aphaithibet
Prince
Krasattranuchit
1779–1809		 House of
Maha
Senanurak 		five other
unnamed
children		 Sri Sulalai
1770–1837		 Phutthaloetla
Naphalai
(Rama II)
1767–1824
r. 1809-1824		 Sri
Suriyendra
1767–1836
(Queen)		 House of
Maha
Sakdi-
phonlasep
Bang
(Concubine)		 Nangklao
(Rama III)
1787–1851
r.1824-1851		Sap
(Concubine)		Prince
Nu Dam		Princess
Pom		 Pinklao
Viceroy
1808–1866
t. 1851-1866		Em
(Concubine)
LakkhananukhunNgiu Suvarnadat
(Concubine)		Siriwong
Prince
Mattaya Phithak
1812–1839		Noi
(Concubine)		Lamom
Princess
Sudarat Ratchaprayun
1818–1896		 House of
Pinklao 		Wichaichan
Viceroy
1838–1885
t.1868-1885
Somanass
Vaddhanawathy
1834–1852
(Queen)		Samli
Bunnag
(Concubine)
1835–1900		 Debsirindra
1834–1862
(Queen)		 Mongkut
(Rama IV)
1804–1868
r.1851-1868		 Piam
Sucharitkul
(Concubine)
1838–1904		Phueng
Indravimala
(Concubine)
Somanas
1852–1852		 Sukhumala
Marasri
1861–1927
(Queen)		 Chulalongkorn
(Rama V)
1853–1910
r. 1868–1910		 Saovabha
Phongsri
1864–1919
(Queen)		 Sunandha
Kumariratana
1860–1880
(Queen)		Sun
1859–1949		 Gagananga
Yukala
Prince Bijit
Prijakorn
1855–1909
Paribatra
Sukhumbandhu
Prince of
Nakhon Sawan
1881–1944		 Suddha
Dibyaratana
Princess of
Rattanakosin
1877–1922		 Kannabhorn
Bejaratana
1878–1880		 Svasti
Sobhon
1865–1935		 Abha Barni
1874–1938
Savang
Vadhana
1862–1955
(Queen)		Uam
Bisalayabutra
(Concubine)
1856–1877		Yai
Sucharitkul
1858–1936		 Devan
Udayawongse
Prince
Devawongse
Varopakarn
1858–1923		 Prajadhipok
(Rama VII)
1893–1941
r. 1925–1935		 Rambai
Barni
1904–1984
(Queen)
Mahidol
Adulyadej
the Prince
Father
1892–1929		 Srinagarindra
1900–1995		 Kitiyakara
Voralaksana
Prince of
Chanthaburi I
1874–1931		 Apsarasaman
Devakula
1877–1939		 Vajiravudh
(Rama VI)
1881–1925
r. 1910–1925		 Suvadhana
Princess
Consort
1905–1985
Aram
Rattanakul
Serireongrit
m.1944
d.1950		 Galyani
Vadhana
Princess of
Naradhiwas
1923–2008		 Ananda
Mahidol
(Rama VIII)
1925–1946
r.1935 –1946		 Nakkhatra
Mangala
Prince of
Chanthaburi II
1897–1953		 Bua
Snidvongse
1909–1999		 Bejaratana
Rajasuda
1925–2011
Dhasanawalaya
Sornsongkram
1945–		Sinthu
Sornsongkram
1940– 		Bhumibol
Adulyadej
(Rama IX)
1927–2016
r.1946 – 2016		 Sirikit
1932–
(Queen)		 Adulakit
Kitiyakara
1930– 2004		 Bandhusavali
Yugala
1934–
Busba
Kitiyakara
1934–		 Kalyanakit
Kitiyakara
1929–1987
Jitat
Sornsongkram
1974–		Peter
Ladd
Jensen
m.1972 div.1998		 Ubolratana
Rajakanya
1951–		 Sirindhorn
1955–		Sarali
Kitiyakara
1966–
Ploypailin
Jensen
1981–		 Poom Jensen
1983 –2004		 Yuvadhida
Polpraserth
1962–		 Vajiralongkorn
(Rama X)
1952–
r.2016-		 Srirasmi
Suwadee
m.2001
div.2014–		 Soamsawali
1957–		 Chulabhorn
Walailak
1957– 		Virayudh
Tishyasarin
m.1982 div.1996
Sirikitiya
Jensen
1985–		Juthavachara
Vivacharawongse
1979-		Vacharaesorn
Vivacharawongse
1981-		Chakriwat
Vivacharawongse
1983-		 Dipangkorn
Rasmijoti
2005–		 Bajrakitiyabha
1978–		 Aditayadorn
Kitikhun
1984–		 Siribha
Chudabhorn
1982–
Vatchrawee
Vivacharawongse
1985-		 Sirivannavari
Nariratana
1987–

Cadet houses

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See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Thai: ราชวงศ์จักรี, RTGS: Ratchawong Chakkri, pronounced [râːt.tɕʰā.wōŋtɕàk.krīː] ⓘ

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