• Source: Coronation of Bhumibol Adulyadej

Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) was crowned King of Thailand on 5 May 1950 at the Grand Palace, Bangkok. 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


Brahmins collect water to be blessed for use in thesong muratha bhisek ceremony, a form of ritual purification in which holy water is poured over the head of the king.




= 21 April

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In a ceremony is held at the ubosot of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, a golden plaques are inscribed with the King's official title and horoscope, and the royal seal of state is engraved.




= 4 May

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The seal and plaques are transferred from the temple to Phaisan Thaksin Throne Hall.




= 5 May

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The song muratha bhisek ceremony is performed at the Chakraphat Phiman royal residence. It is to be followed by an anointing ceremony in the Phra Thinang Phaisan Thaksin throne hall. Then, King Bhumibol proceeds to the Bhadrapitha throne and sits under the nine-tiered umbrella, where the chief Brahmin presents him with the golden plaque bearing his official title, the royal regalia, the ancient and auspicious arders, and the weapons of sovereignty. After the coronation, the King issues his first command.




Guests






= Thai royal family

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The Queen, the King's consort
The Princess Mother, 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




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