Vajiralongkorn: Biography, Facts and Career
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Vajiralongkorn (born 28 July 1952), also known by his regnal name Rama X, is King of Thailand, reigning since 2016. He is the tenth monarch of the Chakri dynasty, the reigning dynasty of Thailand since 1782. The only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit, he was made crown prince by his father in 1972, at age 20. After his father's death on 13 October 2016, he requested that his formal accession ceremony be delayed to allow time to mourn his father. On 1 December 2016, he formally accepted the throne and, at age 64, he was the oldest to ascend to the throne. The government retroactively declared his reign to have begun at his father's death on 13 October 2016. His coronation took place from 4 to 6 May 2019. Vajiralongkorn is the wealthiest monarch in the world, with an estimated net worth between US$30 billion and US$70 billion.
Quick facts about Vajiralongkorn
- Full name: Vajiralongkorn
- Born: 1952-07-28
- Nationality: Thailand
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q548733
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Who is Vajiralongkorn?
Vajiralongkorn (born 28 July 1952), also known by his regnal name Rama X, is King of Thailand, reigning since 2016.
What nationality is Vajiralongkorn?
Vajiralongkorn is Thailand.
When was Vajiralongkorn born?
Vajiralongkorn was born on 1952-07-28.
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