Crowd pray for King and Queen's health as they return to hospital
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THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND THE QUEEN yesterday headed back to the Bangkok-based Siriraj Hospital after a brief seaside palace stay.
His Majesty arrived at the hospital at 12.08pm amid loud cheers from his loyal subjects. They quickly gathered along the road in front of the hospital after hearing that the royal couple had left Prachuap Khiri Khan province for the hospital.
“Long Live Their Majesties” signs dotted the area, confirming that the royal couple commanded the overwhelming love and respect of the public.
At about 12.34pm, the Queen arrived. She waved to the crowd, as her daughter HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn waited to greet her.
Their Majesties have frequently stayed at Siriraj Hospital in recent years for medical |treatment and recuperation.
His Majesty has previously granted audiences to Cabinet members at the hospital.
On May 10, the royal couple left the hospital to stay at the Klai Kangwon Palace in Prachuap Khiri Khan to the joy of the public. Their well wishers prayed for their good health and for them to enjoy long lives.
“I wish His Majesty great health. May he live on as the soul of the nation forever,” a 54-year-old woman said.
She said she was worried about the royals’ health as she did not know why they suddenly came back. “They left the hospital not so long ago,” she said.
Another woman, 49, said her heart went out to His Majesty when she heard that he had to come back to the hospital.
“I hope he enjoys good health. I hope he lives to the age of 120, just like he has previously said that he will,” she said.
Supaporn, a state-enterprise employee, was among the crowd cheering the royal couple when their vehicles reached the Siriraj Hospital.
