On May, 4, the Royal Purification Ceremony will take place at Chakrabat Biman Royal Residence. Holy water will be poured over the head of the king.
It will be followed by the Anointment Ceremony held at Baisal Daksin Throne Hall. The Chief Brahmin will then present His Majesty the King with the Royal Golden Plaque of His Majesty’s official title, the Royal Regalia, the Ancient and Auspicious Orders, and the Weapons of Sovereignty. After the Crowning and Investiture Ceremony, His Majesty presents the First Royal Command.
A grand audience to members of the Royal Family, the Privy Council, and the Cabinet will be granted by His Majesty the King who will then proceed to the Temple of Emerald Buddha to proclaim Himself the Royal Patron of Buddhism.
On May, 5, the ceremony to bestow His Majesty’s Royal Cypher and Royal Title will take place at Amarindra Vinicchaya Throne Hall. In the afternoon, His Majesty the King will encircle the city in the Royal Palanquin during the Royal Land Procession.
On May, 6, His Majesty the King will grant a public audience on a balcony of Suddhaisavarya Prasad Hall in the Grand Palace and later the international diplomatic corps will attend Chakri Maha Prasad Throne Hall to pass their felicitations on this special occasion.
Thailand Prepares for Coronation Day of King Rama X
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Thailand prepares for the most important process of the Royal Coronation Ceremony that will take place on 4 May 2019, marking the Coronation Day of King Rama X. The Royal Coronation Ceremony will be held during three days till May, 6.