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 Princess Sirivannavari in 2020 | |||||
| Born | Busyanambejra Mahidol (1987-01-08)8 January 1987 (age 38) Bangkok, Thailand | ||||
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| House | Mahidol (Chakri dynasty) | ||||
| Father | Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) | ||||
| Mother | Yuvadhida Polpraserth | ||||
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism | ||||
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Representing Thailand | ||
| Southeast Asian Games | ||
| Badminton | ||
 | 2005 Manila | Women's team |
 | 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima | Women's team |
| Equestrian | ||
 | 2017 Kuala Lumpur | Team dressage |
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Sirivannavari (Thai:สิริวัณณวรี นารีรัตนราชกัญญา;[fn 1]Thai pronunciation:[sì.rì.wān.wá(ʔ).riː.];RTGS: Siriwanwari Narirat Ratchakanya; born 8 January 1987) is a Thai princess and the only daughter ofKing Vajiralongkorn by his former consortSujarinee Vivacharawongse (commonly known as Yuvadhida Polpraserth). She is also the only one of their children in theline of succession and to bearroyal titles. She has produced works as a fashion designer, and competed in sports as an equestrian andbadminton player.[2]
Sirivannavari was bornMom Chao Busyanambejra Mahidol (Thai:บุษย์น้ำเพชร มหิดล;Thai pronunciation:[bùt.nám.pʰétmá(ʔ).hì.dōn];RTGS: Butnamphet Mahidon), but later changed toMom Chao Chakkrityapha Mahidol (Thai:จักรกฤษณ์ยาภา มหิดล), and once again toMom Chao Sirivanvari Mahidol (Thai:สิริวัณวรี มหิดล) upon order ofQueen Sirikit.[3] She has four full siblings. Following her parents' divorce in 1996, her mother moved with her siblings to theUnited Kingdom; her father then ordered Sirivannavari's abduction and return to Thailand.[4]
Sirivannavari graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree fromChulalongkorn University and a master's in design fromEcole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. She was elevated to Princess status by royal command of her grandfather, KingBhumibol Adulyadej, on 15 June 2005.
Sirivannavari represented Thailand in badminton at the2005 Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines, winning a team gold.[5] In this, she follows in the footsteps of her grandfather, KingBhumibol Adulyadej, who represented his country in international sailing events. A badminton tournament that made its debut in 2016, theThailand Masters, bears her name.
In 2007, Sirivannavari was invited byPierre Balmain, the French couturier, to present her fashion show in Paris. Her debut Paris collection was titled Presence of the Past, which drew on memories of her royal grandmother as well as giving a modern interpretation to traditional Thai costume.[6] The following year, she presented her own fashion show in Paris.[7] She designed a dress worn bySophida Kanchanarin, Thailand's representative in theMiss Universe 2018 pageant.[2] YouTube personality Wanchaleom Jamneanphol, known online as Mixy Bigmouth, was subsequently threatened with prosecution under Thailand'slèse-majesté laws after describing the dress as ugly.[2]
Sirivannavari began riding horses at age nine. She trained in France at the International Moniteur d'Equitation,Le Cadre Noir de Saumur. She competed as a member of the Thaiequestrian sports team in the2013 and2017 SEA Games.[8]
In 2008, Sirivannavari was included as 16th on the list of the "20 Hottest Young Royals", compiled byForbes.[9]
Sirivannavari has been appointed as a specialist in theRoyal Thai Army with the rank of major general, according to the royal gazette. King Maha Vajiralongkorn announced the appointment of his daughter in the latest round of military promotions that will be effective from 1 April 2023.[10] Sirivannavari was the patron of the Royal Stable Unit of the 2nd Cavalry Division, King's Guard,Royal Thai Army.[11]
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King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal, First Class (2019)
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Commander's Cross with Star of theHungarian Order of Merit (Civil Division) (2024)[12]
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Sirivannavari House of Mahidol Cadet branch of theHouse of Chakri Born: 8 January 1987 | ||
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| Preceded by | Line of succession to the Thai throne 3rd in line | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Thai order of precedence 9th position | Succeeded by |
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