Thailand King Vajiralongkorn's three-day coronation draws to a close
6 May 2019
Maha Vajiralongkorn became king in 2016 after the death of his father, but was crowned at the weekend.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida greeted crowds from a balcony of the Grand Palace on Monday evening, marking the third and final day of coronation ceremonies.
Thousands gathered outside the palace in yellow - the colour associated with the king
The king and new queen made their way to Bangkok's Grand Palace for the start of his coronation on Saturday. For many Thais, this coronation - the first in 69 years - is the only one they have ever seen.
The 66-year-old king was presented with the five Royal Regalia, including the Great Crown of Victory, which weighs 7.3kg (16 lbs)
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See the King's procession here (from TIME magazine)
https://twitter.com/TIME/status/1125247592915505152So, we didn't post much of this here but it certainly was a celebration. I'm sorry I did not read up on it more.
