Thai King Vajiralongkorn to be crowned in three-day ceremony
King Vajiralongkorn, 66, is the second child, and first son, of Queen Sirikit and Bhumibol Adulyadej.King Vajiralongkorn's father was the longest-reigning monarch in the world
Queen Suthida, who is his fourth wife, is the deputy commander of his personal security unit. She was made a full general in the army in December 2016.The coronation begins on Saturday, when most of the main Brahmin and Buddhist rituals take place, and runs until Monday. The king will go through purification and anointment ceremonies using sacred water that has been collected from more than 100 locations around the country.
Large crowds are expected for this event as well as when he makes a public appearance on a balcony at the Grand Palace on Monday.
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