Coronation of Bhumibol Adulyadej

Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) was crowned King of Thailand on 5 May 1950 at the Grand Palace, Bangkok. He ascended the throne at the age of 18 upon the death of his older brother King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) nearly four years prior, on 9 June 1946.

Coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The procession of the coronation
Date	5 May 1950 (1950-05-05)
Venue	Grand Palace
Location	Bangkok, Thailand
Participants	Bhumibol Adulyadej Royal family Privy Council

Timeline of the royal coronation

Brahmins collect water to be blessed for use in thesong muratha bhisek ceremony, a form of ritual purification in which holy water is poured over the head of the king.

21 April

In a ceremony is held at the ubosot of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, a golden plaques are inscribed with the King's official title and horoscope, and the royal seal of state is engraved.

4 May

The seal and plaques are transferred from the temple to Phaisan Thaksin Throne Hall.

5 May

The song muratha bhisek ceremony is performed at the Chakraphat Phiman royal residence. It is to be followed by an anointing ceremony in the Phra Thinang Phaisan Thaksin throne hall. Then, King Bhumibol proceeds to the Bhadrapitha throne and sits under the nine-tiered umbrella, where the chief Brahmin presents him with the golden plaque bearing his official title, the royal regalia, the ancient and auspicious arders, and the weapons of sovereignty. After the coronation, the King issues his first command.

Guests

Thai royal family

• The Queen, the King's consort
• Princess Sri Sangwan, the King's mother
  • Princess Galyani Vadhana, the King's sister
• Princess Suvadhana, the King's paternal aunt by marriage
  • Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda, the King's first cousin
• Queen Rambai Barni, the King's paternal aunt by marriage
• The Princess of Kampheangphet, the King's paternal aunt by marriage
  • Princess Mayurachatra, the King's first cousin
  • Prince Prem Purachatra, the King's first cousin
  • Princess Vimolchatra, the King's first cousin
• The Princess of Lopburi, the King's paternal aunt by marriage
  • Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala, the King's first cousin
  • Prince Chalermbol Dighambara, the King's first cousin
  • Prince Anusorn Mongkolkarn, the King's first cousin
• The Prince of Chai Nat, the King's paternal uncle
• Prince Chula Chakrabongse, the King's first cousin
• Prince and Princess Nakkhatra Mangala, the Queen's parents (also the King's first cousin and his wife)
  • The Hon. Kalyanakit Kitiyakara, the Queen's brother
  • The Hon. Adulakit Kitiyakara, the Queen's brother
  • The Hon. Busba Kitiyakara, the Queen's sister
• The Princess Dibayaratana Kiritkulini, the King's paternal grandaunt
• Princess Pradisthasari, the King's paternal grandaunt