Previous   Next
Home » Images » 0018 Pictures From History » CPA0008631

Thailand: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) with Queen Sirikit (1950)

Thailand: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) with Queen Sirikit (1950)

King Bhumibol Adulyadej (5 December 1927 – 13 October 2016), 9th monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He was known as Rama IX, and within the Thai royal family and to close associates simply as Lek. Having reigned since 9 June 1946, he was one of the world's longest-serving heads of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

He is pictured here with his wife, HM Queen Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. They were married on 28 April, 1950.

Quick links to other images in this gallery: