Royal Family Around the World

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej who was the world's longest reigning monarch died aged 88 in Bangkok hospital after suffering long-term ill health on October 13, 2016. His son Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was expected to succeed him but wants to delay becoming King.

Queen Sirikit with husband King Bhumibol of Thailand as viewed by many in the majority Buddhist nation as a bodhisattva, or holy being who...