Today is the Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

King Vajiralongkorn inherited the throne after the death of his father HRM Bhumibol Adulyadej in Oct 2016.

 

The royal Purification and Anointment Ceremonies takes place in The Grand Palace using consecrated waters gathered from Bangkok’s 76 provinces.

 

Presentation of the royal regalia will take place at Bhadrapitha Throne, where the King will be officially crowned.

 

His Majesty will  grant an audience to royal family members and officials, before being accompanied by 234 soldiers in a procession to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, where he will be pronounced the official Royal Patron of Buddhism.  

 

Finally, the Assumption of Royal Residence Ceremony takes place at Chakrabat Biman Royal Residence.