Poor health cited as King misses service

His Majesty assigned HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to perform the royal ceremony on his behalf. Also present were the Crown Prince’s Royal Consort, HRH Princess Srirasmi, and the Prince’s younger sister HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
The royal ceremony was held at the Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall inside the Grand Palace Sunday morning.
His Majesty’s presence at the ceremony was cancelled at the last minute. The Royal Household Bureau announced via a statement Sunday that the team of royal doctors asked that His Majesty refrain from royal duties for some time.
The much-beloved King, 85, has been receiving medical treatment at Siriraj Hospital for a few years. However, he has sometimes headed out to preside over important royal ceremonies.