Her Majesty The Queen Arrives in Italy for 2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Medal Matches
Queen Suthida touches down at Milan Malpensa Airport as IIHF Women's Ice Hockey Ambassador to attend medal rounds at Milan Cortina 2026
- Queen Suthida of Thailand has arrived in Milan, Italy, to attend the ice hockey medal matches at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
- She is attending in her official capacity as the Women's Ice Hockey Ambassador for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
- The visit is at the personal invitation of the IIHF President, recognizing Her Majesty's long-standing commitment to the sport as a patron and player.
Queen Suthida touches down at Milan Malpensa Airport as IIHF Women's Ice Hockey Ambassador to attend medal rounds at Milan Cortina 2026.
Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana has arrived in the Republic of Italy to attend the ice hockey medal rounds at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, in her capacity as Women's Ice Hockey Ambassador of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).
Her Majesty's aircraft, operated by Thai Airways on flight TG940, touched down at Milan Malpensa International Airport at 07.10 hrs local time on 18 February.
She was received upon arrival by the Italian Ambassador to Thailand, the Thai Ambassador to Rome, and senior officials from both countries.
The visit, which runs from 18 to 23 February, was undertaken at the personal invitation of Luc Tardif, President of the IIHF, to witness the culminating ice hockey matches at Milan Cortina 2026.
The IIHF first bestowed the ambassadorial role upon Her Majesty in 2023, in recognition of her longstanding personal commitment to the sport — both as a patron and as a competitive player.
The federation cited her significant contributions to the development of women's ice hockey in Thailand, across Asia, and on the international stage.
Images courtesy of the Royal Household Bureau
