Srivilailaksana
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Her Royal Highness Princess Srivilailaksana, the Princess of Suphanburi or Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Phra Ong Chao Srivilailaksana Sudornsakdi Galyavadi Krom Khun Suphan Bhakavadi (RTGS
: Siwilailak) (24 July 1868 – 26 October 1904), was the Princess of Siam (later Thailand
). She was a member of Siamese Royal Family. She is a daughter of Chulalongkorn, King Rama V of Siam
. She was born while her father was the heir-apparent. She was very trusted from her father, that he called her daughter as My greatest-trusted lovely daughter.
She was very trusted by her father of taking care of her step-siblings. And she was allowed from her father for taking care of the young princesses who were going to reach the adult age. Because of the Palace's princesses tradition, when the young princesses nearly reached the adult age, had to be allowed and took care closely by the elders. Furthermore, she was one of the vice-president of the Red Unalom Society (later Thai Red Cross Society
) with the other princesses.
She received the royal title Krom at the 4th level Krom Khun Suphan Bhakavadi (translated as the Princess of Suphanburi; ). She died a year after receiving the royal title. The Royal Cremation was created at Nivetthammapravat Temple, in the area of Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
.
and Chao Chom Manda Pae Bunnag (later elevated into Lady (Chao Khun Phra) Prayuravongse), daughter of Lord (Chao Phraya) Suravongs Vaiyavadhana (son of Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Si Suriyawongse
). She had 2 younger sisters;
She was born while his father held the title just the heir-apparent to the Siamese throne. That time he was Prince Chulalongkorn, the Prince Pinit Prajanadh and her mother was Mom Pae. She was born outside the Grand Palace, because of the ancient tradition about giving birth. Her mother was not allowed to giving birth inside the palace until the prince's succeeding the throne. The Grang Palace was allowed of giving birth to the children of the King only. Prince Chulalongkorn prepared the Nanda Utayan Garden house near the grand palace for Mom Pae to resided for giving birth in the future.
When Mom Pae was pregnant for 7 months, she gave birth to a child before appreciate time. The child was still in the belly, so the doctor understood that the royal child died. So the doctor put the belly in the solid pot, sinking in the river by the ancient tradition. But before sinking, Mom Pae's father, Phraya Suravongs Vaiyavadhana wanted to know the baby was the prince or princess. So he ripped the belly out, he surprisingly found the baby was breathing, and the baby was the princess. So they helped taking care of the princess very well. Then the mother and the princess moved to Suan Kularb House, in the area of Grand Palace.
After she was born, she was held the title Mom Chao and the style of Serene Highness
. And when her father succeed the Siamese Throne from her grandfather, King Mongkut (Rama IV)
, she was elevated her title into Princess and style of Royal Highness
. She was given the full name from her father as Srivilailaksana Sundornsakdi Galyavadi . And her mother, Mom Pae was elevated into Chao Chom Manda.
. For taking care of her step-siblings. Although she was born before her father's succeeding, but she was beloved by other members of the royal family, including the step-young siblings. Furthermore, she was allowed from his father for taking care of the young princesses who were going to reach the adult age. Because of the Palace's princesses tradition, when the young princesses nearly reached the adult age, had to be allowed and took care closely by the elders.
For the royal duties, she was one of the executive vice-president of the Red Unalom Society, the major humanitarian
organisation (later Thai Red Cross Society
), founded by Queen Savang Vadhana
as maternal patron. And Queen Saovabha Bongsri was appointed the first president, and Thanpuying Plien Phasakoravongs acted as the society secretary. She worked as the executive vice-president with the other princesses;
). Because of his greatest trusted lovely daughter, she was given the 4th level of the Krom ranks, Krom Khun, instead Krom Muen, which normally given to the royal children first until elevated higher in any time.
In announcing the honour, The King said the Princess, who was his very trusted daughter. Furthermore, it is a well-known fact that she had been steadfast in her devotion to the King in order that He would enjoy grace and glory. And as beloved by her step-younger siblings, the other younger members of the Royal family helped making diamond necklace, and then gave to her as the special occasion of prestigious the royal title.
And there was the great celebration around the city, along with the exhibition about the biography and Royal duties of Princess Srivilailaksana. And the contest about the royal family along the schools around the city.
, Ayutthaya Province
mourners thronged to pay their final respects. And in her funeral ceremony, her stepsister, Princess Chandra Saradavara, the Princess of Phichit
suffered from illness and died on 21 February 1905, while going to pay respect to her at the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace. According to the Four Reigns
novel, "Move one royal daughter's body down here, and move the another one royal daughter's body up there"...
, where King Chulalongkorn was there one day before the princess' body reached Ayutthaya.
Her body was laid in state in Aisawan Dhiphya-Asana Pavilion, a pavilion constructed in the middle of a pond, in the compound of the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
. The royal funeral tradition dates back to the Ayyutthaya period is influenced by thoudand-year-old India's Hindu traditions that treat kings as incarnations or descendants of deities and Buddhism's merit-making ceremonies. The three-day funeral ceremony and ritual officially started on 17 February 1905. The Royal Cremation ceremony was created at Nivetthammapravat Temple, in the area of the palace, performed by King Chulalongkorn, and mourned by every member of the Royal family. In the next morning, King Chulalongkorn collected his daughter's ashes and transferred into the stupa
near the temple.
Royal Thai General System of Transcription
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: Siwilailak) (24 July 1868 – 26 October 1904), was the Princess of Siam (later Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
). She was a member of Siamese Royal Family. She is a daughter of Chulalongkorn, King Rama V of Siam
Chulalongkorn
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama V was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang . He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam...
. She was born while her father was the heir-apparent. She was very trusted from her father, that he called her daughter as My greatest-trusted lovely daughter.
She was very trusted by her father of taking care of her step-siblings. And she was allowed from her father for taking care of the young princesses who were going to reach the adult age. Because of the Palace's princesses tradition, when the young princesses nearly reached the adult age, had to be allowed and took care closely by the elders. Furthermore, she was one of the vice-president of the Red Unalom Society (later Thai Red Cross Society
Thai Red Cross Society
The Thai Red Cross Society is the major humanitarian organisation in Thailand, providing services as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement...
) with the other princesses.
She received the royal title Krom at the 4th level Krom Khun Suphan Bhakavadi (translated as the Princess of Suphanburi; ). She died a year after receiving the royal title. The Royal Cremation was created at Nivetthammapravat Temple, in the area of Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace , also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings. The palace is located on the Chao Phraya River bank in Bang Pa-In district, Ayutthaya Province...
.
Birth
Princess Srivilailak was the eldest daughter of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) the Great of SiamChulalongkorn
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama V was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang . He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam...
and Chao Chom Manda Pae Bunnag (later elevated into Lady (Chao Khun Phra) Prayuravongse), daughter of Lord (Chao Phraya) Suravongs Vaiyavadhana (son of Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Si Suriyawongse
Si Suriyawongse
Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Si Suriyawongse December 23, 1808 – January 19, 1883) was a prominent 19th century Thai figure and served as the regent during the early years of the reign of King Chulalongkorn....
). She had 2 younger sisters;
- Princess Suvabaktra VilayabannaSuvabaktra VilayabannaHer Royal Highness Princess Suvabaktra Vilayabanna or Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Phra Ong Chao Suvabaktra Vilayabanna , was the Princess of Siam Her Royal Highness Princess Suvabaktra Vilayabanna or Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Phra Ong Chao Suvabaktra Vilayabanna (RTGS: Suwaphak Wilaiphan) (2 May...
(2 May 1873 – 30 July 1930) - Princess Bandhavanna VarobhasBandhavanna VarobhasHer Royal Highness Princess Bandhavanna Varobhas or Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Phra Ong Chao Bandhavanna Varobhas , was the Princess of Siam Her Royal Highness Princess Bandhavanna Varobhas or Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Phra Ong Chao Bandhavanna Varobhas (RTGS: Banthawan Warophat) (25 May 1875...
(25 May 1875 – 15 May 1891)
She was born while his father held the title just the heir-apparent to the Siamese throne. That time he was Prince Chulalongkorn, the Prince Pinit Prajanadh and her mother was Mom Pae. She was born outside the Grand Palace, because of the ancient tradition about giving birth. Her mother was not allowed to giving birth inside the palace until the prince's succeeding the throne. The Grang Palace was allowed of giving birth to the children of the King only. Prince Chulalongkorn prepared the Nanda Utayan Garden house near the grand palace for Mom Pae to resided for giving birth in the future.
When Mom Pae was pregnant for 7 months, she gave birth to a child before appreciate time. The child was still in the belly, so the doctor understood that the royal child died. So the doctor put the belly in the solid pot, sinking in the river by the ancient tradition. But before sinking, Mom Pae's father, Phraya Suravongs Vaiyavadhana wanted to know the baby was the prince or princess. So he ripped the belly out, he surprisingly found the baby was breathing, and the baby was the princess. So they helped taking care of the princess very well. Then the mother and the princess moved to Suan Kularb House, in the area of Grand Palace.
After she was born, she was held the title Mom Chao and the style of Serene Highness
Serene Highness
His/Her Serene Highness is a style used today by the reigning families of Liechtenstein and Monaco. It also preceded the princely titles of members of some German ruling and mediatised dynasties as well as some non-ruling but princely German noble families until 1918...
. And when her father succeed the Siamese Throne from her grandfather, King Mongkut (Rama IV)
Mongkut
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthramaha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama IV, known in foreign countries as King Mongkut , was the fourth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1851-1868...
, she was elevated her title into Princess and style of Royal Highness
Royal Highness
Royal Highness is a style ; plural Royal Highnesses...
. She was given the full name from her father as Srivilailaksana Sundornsakdi Galyavadi . And her mother, Mom Pae was elevated into Chao Chom Manda.
Royal responsibilities
Princess Srivilailaksana was very trusted from her father. She was also called Greatest-trusted lovely daughter by her father, King ChulalongkornChulalongkorn
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama V was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang . He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam...
. For taking care of her step-siblings. Although she was born before her father's succeeding, but she was beloved by other members of the royal family, including the step-young siblings. Furthermore, she was allowed from his father for taking care of the young princesses who were going to reach the adult age. Because of the Palace's princesses tradition, when the young princesses nearly reached the adult age, had to be allowed and took care closely by the elders.
For the royal duties, she was one of the executive vice-president of the Red Unalom Society, the major humanitarian
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disaster and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity...
organisation (later Thai Red Cross Society
Thai Red Cross Society
The Thai Red Cross Society is the major humanitarian organisation in Thailand, providing services as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement...
), founded by Queen Savang Vadhana
Savang Vadhana
Queen Savang Vadhana of Siam was a consort of King Chulalongkorn or Rama V. Her full name and title was Queen Sri Savarindira - thus she was not the Rajini , but just was a highest consort...
as maternal patron. And Queen Saovabha Bongsri was appointed the first president, and Thanpuying Plien Phasakoravongs acted as the society secretary. She worked as the executive vice-president with the other princesses;
- Queen Sukhumala Marasri
- Princess Suddha Dibyaratana, the Princess Sri RatanakosindraSuddha DibyaratanaHer Royal Highness Princess Suddha Dibyaratana, the Princess of Rattanakosin or Somdet Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Chao Fa Suddha Dibyaratana Sukhumkhattiya Galyavadi Krom Luang Sri Ratanakosindra , was the Princess of Siam . She was a member of Siamese Royal Family...
- Princess Chandra Saradavara, the Princess of PhichitChandra SaradavaraHer Royal Highness Princess Chandra Saradavara, the Princess of Phichit or Somdet Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Chao Fa Chandra Saradavara Krom Khun Phichit Jessadachandra , was the Princess of Siam . She was a member of Siamese Royal Family...
- Princess Yaovamalaya Narumala, the Princess of SawankalokYaovamalaya NarumalaHer Royal Highness Princess Yaovamalaya Narumala, the Princess of Sawankalok or Somdet Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Chao Fa Yaovamalaya Narumala Krom Khun Sawankalok Laksanavadi , was the Princess of Siam . She was a member of Siamese Royal Family...
- Princess Ubolratana Narinaka, the Princess Akaravorarajgalya
- Princess Saisavalibhirom, the Princess Suddhasininat Piyamaharaj Padivaradda
- The Noble Consort (Chao Chom Manda) Kesorn of King Chulalongkorn
Prestigious the royal title
On 10 January 1903, in the occasion of King Chulalongkorn's 35th anniversary of accession to the throne. She was given the Krom royal title Krom Khun Suphan Bhakvadi (translated as the Princess of SuphanburiSuphanburi
Suphan Buri is a town in central Thailand, capital of the Suphan Buri Province. It covers the whole tambon Tha Philiang and parts of the tambon Rua Yai and Tha Rahat, all within the Mueang Suphan Buri district...
). Because of his greatest trusted lovely daughter, she was given the 4th level of the Krom ranks, Krom Khun, instead Krom Muen, which normally given to the royal children first until elevated higher in any time.
In announcing the honour, The King said the Princess, who was his very trusted daughter. Furthermore, it is a well-known fact that she had been steadfast in her devotion to the King in order that He would enjoy grace and glory. And as beloved by her step-younger siblings, the other younger members of the Royal family helped making diamond necklace, and then gave to her as the special occasion of prestigious the royal title.
And there was the great celebration around the city, along with the exhibition about the biography and Royal duties of Princess Srivilailaksana. And the contest about the royal family along the schools around the city.
Death
Princess Srivilailaksana suffered from her terrible illness and finally died on 26 October 1904, at the age of only 36. As her body lay in state within Aisawan Dhiphya-Asana Pavilion, in the compound of the Bang Pa-In Royal PalaceBang Pa-In Royal Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace , also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings. The palace is located on the Chao Phraya River bank in Bang Pa-In district, Ayutthaya Province...
, Ayutthaya Province
Ayutthaya Province
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Ang Thong, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom and Suphan Buri....
mourners thronged to pay their final respects. And in her funeral ceremony, her stepsister, Princess Chandra Saradavara, the Princess of Phichit
Chandra Saradavara
Her Royal Highness Princess Chandra Saradavara, the Princess of Phichit or Somdet Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Chao Fa Chandra Saradavara Krom Khun Phichit Jessadachandra , was the Princess of Siam . She was a member of Siamese Royal Family...
suffered from illness and died on 21 February 1905, while going to pay respect to her at the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace. According to the Four Reigns
Four Reigns
The Four Reigns , a novel by Kukrit Pramoj, shows how individuals in Thai society adjust to change in the face of historic events. The story first develops under the palace life of minor courtiers during a time of absolute monarchy and explicit observance of traditional Buddhist mores...
novel, "Move one royal daughter's body down here, and move the another one royal daughter's body up there"...
Funeral
After she died in her residence in the area of Grand Palace. King Chulalongkorn ordered to officers, laid her body in Sutthai Sawan Prasat Throne Hall, in the compound of the Grand Palace. Until 14 February 1905, her body was moved to Bang Pa-In Royal Palace by moving from Sutthai Sawan Prasat, through Sakdichaiyasit Gate, straight to Samsen's train station. And then, the train moved through Ayutthaya ProvinceAyutthaya Province
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Ang Thong, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom and Suphan Buri....
, where King Chulalongkorn was there one day before the princess' body reached Ayutthaya.
Her body was laid in state in Aisawan Dhiphya-Asana Pavilion, a pavilion constructed in the middle of a pond, in the compound of the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace , also known as the Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings. The palace is located on the Chao Phraya River bank in Bang Pa-In district, Ayutthaya Province...
. The royal funeral tradition dates back to the Ayyutthaya period is influenced by thoudand-year-old India's Hindu traditions that treat kings as incarnations or descendants of deities and Buddhism's merit-making ceremonies. The three-day funeral ceremony and ritual officially started on 17 February 1905. The Royal Cremation ceremony was created at Nivetthammapravat Temple, in the area of the palace, performed by King Chulalongkorn, and mourned by every member of the Royal family. In the next morning, King Chulalongkorn collected his daughter's ashes and transferred into the stupa
Stupa
A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship....
near the temple.
Titles
- Her Serene Highness Princess (Mom Chao) Srivilailaksana [Mom Chao Srivilailak]: 24 July 1868 – 1 October 1868
- Her Royal Highness Princess Srivilailaksana [Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Phra Ong Chao Srivilailak]: 1 October 1868 – 10 January 1903
- Her Royal Highness Princess Srivilailaksana Sudornsakdi Galyavadi, the Princess of Suphanburi [Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Phra Ong Chao Srivilailak Sunthornsak Kalayawadi Krom Khun Suphan Phakvadi]: 10 January 1903 – 26 October 1904
Royal decorations
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Dame of The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of ChakriOrder of the Royal House of ChakriThe Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri was established in 1882 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the Bangkok Centennial...
: received 10 December 1882 -
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Dame Cross of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao (First class)Order of Chula Chom KlaoThe Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao was established in 16 November 1873 by King Rama V of The Kingdom of Siam to commemorate the 90th Jubilee of the Chakri Dynasty, and bears his Name...
: received 26 November 1893 -
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King Rama V's Royal Cypher Medal
Ancestry
| Princess Srivilailaksana | Father: Chulalongkorn, King Rama V of Siam Chulalongkorn Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Chulalongkorn Phra Chunla Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama V was the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was known to the Siamese of his time as Phra Phuttha Chao Luang . He is considered one of the greatest kings of Siam... |
Paternal Grandfather: Mongkut, King Rama IV of Siam Mongkut Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthramaha Mongkut Phra Chom Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama IV, known in foreign countries as King Mongkut , was the fourth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1851-1868... |
Paternal Great-grandfather: Buddha Loetla Nabhalai, King Rama II of Siam Buddha Loetla Nabhalai Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramenthramaha Isarasundhorn Phra Buddha Loetla Nabhalai , or Rama II , was the second monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1809-1824. In 1809, Isarasundhorn succeeded his father Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, the founder of Chakri dynasty, as Buddha Loetla Nabhalai... |
| Paternal Great-grandmother: Queen Sri Suriyendra Sri Suriyendra Queen Sri Suriyendra was the queen of Siam, wife of Buddha Loetla Nabhalai, who was her own cousin, and mother of Mongkut and Pinklao... |
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| Paternal Grandmother: Queen Debsirindra Debsirindra align=right|Queen Debsirindra of Siam was the second consort of King Mongkut , and mother of the future King Chulalongkorn . Mom Chao Rampoei was born in 1834 to Prince Siriwongse, the Krom Meun Matayapitak, who was the son of Jessadabodindra and Concubine Sap, and Lady Noi... |
Paternal Great-grandfather: Prince Sirivongse, the Prince Matayabidaksa |
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| Paternal Great-grandmother: Mom Noi Sirivongs na Ayudhya |
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| Mother: Chao Chom Manda Pae Bunnag |
Maternal Grandfather: Chao Phraya Suravongs Vaiyavadhana |
Maternal Great-grandfather: Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Sri Suriyawongse Si Suriyawongse Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Si Suriyawongse December 23, 1808 – January 19, 1883) was a prominent 19th century Thai figure and served as the regent during the early years of the reign of King Chulalongkorn.... |
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| Maternal Great-grandmother: Klin Bunnag |
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| Maternal Grandmother: Im Bunnag |
Maternal Great-grandfother: unknown |
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| Maternal Great-grandmother: unknown |