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| Princess Suddhanarinatha | |
 Princess Soamsawali in 2010 | |
| Born | Soamsawali Kitiyakara (1957-07-13)13 July 1957 (age 67) London, United Kingdom |
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| Issue | Bajrakitiyabha, Princess Rajasarini Siribajra |
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| Father | Adulakit Kitiyakara |
| Mother | Bandhusavali Kitiyakara |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
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Princess Soamsawali, the Princess Suddhanarinatha (Thai:โสมสวลี,RTGS: Somsawali,pronounced[sǒːm.sā.wā.līː]), bornMom LuangSoamsawali Kitiyakara (Thai:โสมสวลี กิติยากร;RTGS: Somsawali Kitiyakon; on 13 July 1957), is a member of the Thai royal family, and is the former wife of her first cousin KingVajiralongkorn. She was titled "the Princess Mother of the King's First Grandchild" after her divorce from the then crown prince in 1991. She is also a niece of QueenSirikit.
Princess Soamsawali was born on 13 July 1957 atGuy's Hospital in London, United Kingdom, as the eldest child ofMom Rajawongse Adulyakit Kitiyakara (an elder brother ofQueen Sirikit) and Princess Bandhu Savali Yugala. She has one younger sister,Mom Luang Sarali Kitiyakara (born 8 April 1966).
Her father was the second child ofPrince Nakkhatra Mangkala Kitiyakara, the 2nd Prince of Chanthaburi andMom LuangBua Snidvongs. Her mother was the daughter ofPrince Bhanubandhu Yugala andMom Luang Soiraya Snidvongs.
She first attended the primary level atChitralada School, then moved toChiang Mai with her father when he was a judge at the Chiang Mai Court. She moved to study atRegina Coeli College, the all-girls academy in Chiang Mai in 1967.
On 3 January 1977, at the age of 19, she married her first cousin,Maha Vajiralongkorn, the only son ofKing Bhumibol Adulyadej. After their marriage, her official title becameHer Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali, Royal Consort of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand (Thai:พระเจ้าวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสมสวลี พระวรชายาในสมเด็จพระบรมโอรสาธิราชฯ สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร). The couple had one daughter,Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand, born on 7 December 1978. The marriage ended in divorce in 1991.
After her divorce from the crown prince, the king, by royal proclamation, gave her a new title on 12 August 1991. Her official full title becamePhra Worarachathinatdamat (Thai:พระวรราชาทินัดดามาตุ), meaningthe mother of the king's first grandchild (translated into English asThe Princess Mother of the King's First Grandchild). She thus retained her title as princess and remains a member of theThai royal family.[1] In 2019, she was granted a new title and the higher rank of "Krom Ma Meun" by King Vajiralongkorn.[2]
Princess Soamsawali has an adopted daughter, Siraphatchara Sophatcharamani or Bai Phlu.[3][4][5]
On August 27, 2018, Princess Soamsawali was admitted to theChulalongkorn Hospital for treatment of a swollen shin of the right leg, which was diagnosed as a tissue infection. Her condition improved after being receiving medication until she experienced weakness in her right hand.[6] In 2019, she suffered abrain hemorrhage and was admitted toChulalongkorn Hospital for medical treatment.[7]
In her youth, she participated in her first television drama on Channel 4, in the role of Naang Phimphilaai in the dramaBang Khun Phrom Khun Chang Khun Phaen. She also appeared as a child actor in the filmNam Phueng Khom in 1974, and was part of the cast for the stage playChalerm Phra Kiat Somdet Phra Chao Sirikit Phra Borom Ratchini Nat during the celebration of the centenary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's birth. Additionally, she performed in two stage plays:Raksa Pha and after her marriage was dissolved with the former royal consort, she performed in the stage dramaKoh Sawan together withBajrakitiyabha, andMom Luang Sarali Kitiyakara, Phra Khun Sitthikanya Kitiyakorn.[8][9]
In 2014, she engaged in a stage playSu Si Thai How The Musical, assuming the character of Nang Niu Huu, who serves as the mother of Su Si Thai. This involvement aimed to generate income for contributions to the Foundation for the Welfare of the Destitute (FWD).[10] In that same year, she also graced the television screen, taking on a role in theChannel 7 seriesRak Rae, portraying Pramotjit.[11] Continuing her artistic pursuits, in 2016, she participated in the stage playMan Prapeni Prakasit Ayasawakhun, portraying the role of the goddess Sawankhaboriharn.[12][13]
| Styles of Princess Soamsawali of Thailand | |
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| Reference style | Her Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
Since her divorce, Princess Soamsawali has performed many functions on behalf of the royal household. She has shown keen interest in public health and social welfare. The followingThai Red Cross Society programs are under her patronage[citation needed]:
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King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal, First Class
West Germany: Grand Cross 1st Class of theOrder of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (29 February 1984).[15]
Nepal: Member of theMost Glorious Order of the Benevolent Ruler (12 December 1984).[16]
Spain: Dame Grand Cross of theRoyal Order of Isabella the Catholic (13 November 1987).[17]
Japan: Member First Class of theOrder of the Sacred Treasure (26 September 1991).[18]
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Soamsawali House of Kitiyakara Cadet branch of theHouse of Chakri Born: 17 July 1957 | ||
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| First | Royal Consort of the Crown Prince of Thailand 1977–1991 | Vacant Title next held by Srirasmi Suwadee |
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| Preceded by | Thai order of precedence 7th position | Succeeded by |
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