Bangkok: His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen attended the Coronation Anniversary Ceremony in the year 2569 B.E. (2026 A.D.). The event marked the Royal Coronation Ceremony, Buddhist Era 2569, which took place at the Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall in the Grand Palace. They were accompanied by Chao Khun Phra Sineenath Pilaskalyani, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, and Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana.
According to Thai News Agency, on May 3, 2026, at 5:17 PM, His Majesty the King lit incense and candles at the two-tiered golden altar, paying homage to the Buddha images of past kings in front of the Phra Thinang Busabok Mala. He observed precepts and, following the offering by senior monks, lit incense and candles at a smaller golden altar, paying homage to the deities guarding the royal umbrella and regalia. The Chief Brahmin priest, Phra Maha Ratchakru Phithi Sri Wisutthikun, read the proclamation of the Royal Coronation Ceremony. Monks chanted prayers and offered blessings.
The Royal Coronation Ceremony, known as the Chakri Dynasty Coronation Ceremony, is a tradition celebrating the Great White Royal Umbrella and other regalia, commemorating the coronation anniversary of a Chakri Dynasty monarch. This ceremony was first held during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV). His Majesty the King has graciously continued this tradition since May 4, 2019, allowing the ceremony to be held according to ancient royal customs.
Each year, the King presides over a three-day royal merit-making ceremony, culminating in the Coronation Day ceremony. The first day, May 2nd, includes a merit-making ceremony dedicated to late Kings. May 3rd initiates the Coronation Day ceremony, and May 4th is Coronation Day. On this day, the King allows Royal Family members, officials, and the public to pay respects to the statues of late Kings at the Phra Thep Bidon Palace.