Succession can wait, PM told
HIS ROYAL Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn maintained Thursday that he was ready to assume the throne, but would prefer to “wait for a proper time” as the country was still mourning the passing of His Majesty the King.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha quoted the Crown Prince’s remarks at a press conference held at Government House Thursday night.
The PM said he had an audience with the 64-year-old Crown Prince in the evening, when he was informed of his wish.
“The Crown Prince prefers to join |the entire nation in expressing his |grief at this time. He asked that the process of accession to the throne be held back until a proper time,” Prayut said.
“He is aware of his duties as heir to the throne and will continue carrying out his Royal responsibilities in his capacity as Crown Prince.”
The PM called a press conference after a joint meeting of the Cabinet, the National Council for Peace and Order and National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
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