US EditionThailand's Queen Mother Sirikit Has Died at Age 93
Queen Sirikit, revered as the 'Mother of the Nation,' died at 93 after a blood infection; a year-long royal mourning period was declared by King Vajiralongkorn.
- Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit died at age 93, according to a statement from the Royal Household.
- She suffered from a blood infection and other health issues, leading to her hospitalization for ongoing medical care.
- King Vajiralongkorn has ordered a royal funeral for her and declared a year-long mourning period.
- Sirikit was known for her dedication to rural development, women's empowerment, and preserving traditional Thai arts.
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Dead at 93 years, for decades cool icon also jet set. The Country in mourning for 12 months (ANSA)
This Friday the Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand, mother of the current monarch Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at 93 years old.Vajiralongkorn had a long period of health complications from 17 October.According to DW, the monarch died in a Bangkok hospital at 21:21 local time. Sirikit is the wife of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died in 2016 after seven decades. Vajiralongkorn is also the mother of the current monarch, King Maha Vajiralongkorn…
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