Suthida Vajiralongkorn
Suthida Vajiralongkorn
| Suthida | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Thailand | |
| Tenure | 1 May 2019 – present |
| Coronation | 4 May 2019 |
| Born | 3 June 1978 Hat Yai, Songkla, Thailand |
| Spouse | Vajiralongkorn(Rama X)(m.2019) |
| House | Mahidol(by marriage) (Chakri dynasty) |
| Mother | Jangheang Tidjai[1] |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Thailand |
| Service/ | Royal Thai Army |
| Years of service | 2010–2019 |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} General |
| Commands held | Royal Thai Aide-de-Camp Department, Royal Security Command Royal Guards, Crown Prince's Division King's Guard, Special Operations Unit |
| Styles of **Queen Suthida** | |
| Reference style | Her Majesty |
| Spoken style | Your Majesty |
Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana (Thai: สุทิดา พัชรสุธาพิมลลักษณ, RTGS: Suthida Phatcharasuthaphimonlak, pronounced [sùʔ.tʰíʔ.dāː pʰát.ɕʰā.ráʔ.sùʔ.tʰāː.pʰíʔ.mōn.lák] (listen)), born Suthida Tidjai (Thai: สุทิดา ติดใจ; 3 June 1978),[2] is the Queen consort of Thailand and fourth wife in a marriage with King Vajiralongkorn. Before their marriage, she was a flight attendant.[3]
| Suthida | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Thailand | |
| Tenure | 1 May 2019 – present |
| Coronation | 4 May 2019 |
| Born | 3 June 1978 Hat Yai, Songkla, Thailand |
| Spouse | Vajiralongkorn(Rama X)(m.2019) |
| House | Mahidol(by marriage) (Chakri dynasty) |
| Mother | Jangheang Tidjai[1] |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Thailand |
| Service/ | Royal Thai Army |
| Years of service | 2010–2019 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Royal Thai Aide-de-Camp Department, Royal Security Command Royal Guards, Crown Prince's Division King's Guard, Special Operations Unit |
| Styles of **Queen Suthida** | |
| Reference style | Her Majesty |
| Spoken style | Your Majesty |
Early life and education
Suthida was born on 3 June 1978. She graduated from Hatyaiwittayalai Somboonkulkanya Middle School and Assumption University with a bachelor's degree in communication arts in 2000.[2] Suthida was formerly a flight attendant for JALways Airlines – which is now part of Japan Airlines – from 2000 to 2003 and later Thai Airways in 2003 till 2008.[4][5]
Crown Prince's guard
Suthida was appointed commander of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn's household guard in August 2014. Suthida was linked romantically to the crown prince following his divorce from Srirasmi Suwadee.[6][7][8][9][10] In October 2016, international media reports labeled her as the designated king's "consort", despite the palace never officially declaring their relationship.[11][12] Her name is consistent with naming conventions for wives of Thai princes.
On 13 October 2017 she was named a Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao,[13] which bestows the title Than Phu Ying (Thai: ท่านผู้หญิง). She is the first female officer to receive this honour since 2004 and the first in the reign of King Rama X.
Royal Thai Army service
On 1 June 2017, she was appointed as acting commander of Royal Thai Aide-de-camp Department following the reorganization of the Royal Security Command.
Queen consort
Suthida's portrait being put on display at an organisation in Bangkok
On 1 May 2019, Suthida was made the queen consort of King Vajiralongkorn[3][17] whose coronation took place in Bangkok on 4–6 May 2019.[18] The marriage registration took place at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall in Bangkok, with her sister-in-law Princess Sirindhorn and President of Privy Council Prem Tinsulanonda as witnesses.[19]
Title, styles, honours and awards
Titles and styles
13 October 2017 – 1 May 2019: Than Phu Ying Suthida Vajiralongkorn na Ayudhya (Thai: ท่านผู้หญิงสุทิดา วชิราลงกรณ์ ณ อยุธยา; RTGS: Suthida Wachiralongkon na Ayutthaya)
2019–present: Her Majesty The Queen 1–4 May 2019: Somdet Phra Rajini Suthida (Thai: สมเด็จพระราชินีสุทิดา) 4 May 2019 – present: Somdet Phra Nang Chao Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana Phra Borommarajini (Thai: สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสุทิดา พัชรสุธาพิมลลักษณ พระบรมราชินี) [20]
Honours
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