Princess Bejaratana to get seven-tiered umbrella
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The white umbrella atop the royal crematorium for HRH Princess Bejaratana, the only daughter of King Rama VI, will have seven tiers in line with the current monarch's command to bestow the highest honour on his late cousin.
By tradition, the princess is entitled to a five-tiered umbrella.
The Princess passed away on July 27, 2011, at the age of 85.
The Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary has informed relevant authorities that HM the King has commanded that the seven-tiered umbrella be used for Princess Bejaratana, according to Culture Minister Sukumol Kunplome.
She said yesterday that construction of the royal crematorium and related structures on Sanam Luang was now more than 70 per cent complete.
“We believe the construction and landscape decoration will be completed late this month,” Sukumol said.
The royal cremation for Princess Bejaratana will take place on April 9 at Sanam Luang. Traditional performances will run in the same area from 6pm on April 9 until the following morning.
Sukumol added that royal chariots had already been renovated for use as parts of the royal cremation. Royal-procession rehearsals would take place on March 18, March 25 and March 31, she said.
