Valaya Alongkorn
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Her Royal Highness Princess Valaya Alongkorn, the Princess of Phetchaburi or Somdet Phra Ratcha Pitucha Chao Fa Valaya Alongkorn Krom Luang Phetchaburi Rajasirindhorn (RTGS
: Walai Alongkorn) (16 April 1884 – 15 February 1938), 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 the younger sister of Crown Prince Maha Vajirunhis
, and elder sister of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla
. So she was an aunt of the current King Bhumibol Adulyadej
, and the 5th children of Queen Savang Vadhana
, queen consort and cousin of King Chulalongkorn, (later become Queen Sri Savarindira, the Queen Grandmother). She was given the full name from her father as, Valaya Alongkorn Narindorn Debyakumari . She had 6 siblings, 3 elder brothers, 1 elder sister, 1 younger sister, and 1 younger brother;
When she was 3, her mother gave her to her mother's sister, Queen Saovabha Bongsri to be her daughter. Because Queen Saovabha lost her 2 daughters; Princess Bahurada Manimaya
, and the princess who died after birth. So she adopted Princess Valaya Alongkorn as her daughter. They together lived in Suddha Sri Abhiromya Throne Hall, in the compound of the Grand Palace.
, Singapore
, and Malayu with the other princesses. After her father finished the 1st visitng Europe tour. He ordered to build the Dusit Palace, and the other throne hall and palaces in the compound, including Vimanmek Palace
, which was completed firstly. So she moved to live with her father, her mother, her step-siblings including her father's noble consort or (Chao Chom Manda). That time she was only 17.
And when the Four Seasons Garden Villa or Suan Si Ruedu was built completely. She moved to live in this villa, until her father's death in 23 October 1910. She then moved to live with Queen Saovabha Bongsri at Phayathai Palace.
She always dressed in the European style. She did not like much decorations for her dresses, except pearls necklace. She did many pearls necklaces by herself. When she went anywhere, she did not go without her pearl necklace.
, to built Vittayalongkorn Educational College (later Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University, Pathum Thani Province).
She was the close half-sister of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI)
, when he succeeded the throne from King Chulalongkorn, she welcomed the Royal guests from the foreign countries, including the Royal families from the other countries which came to join the coronation ceremony, because of her influence of English
.
And when King Vajiravudh died on 1925, his younger brother, Prince Prajadhipok Sakdidej, the Prince of Sukhothai
succeeded the thorne from his elder brother as King Rama VII. He requested the princess, designing the dress of Princess Rambhai Barni for the coronation ceremony as the queen-to-be. The dress she designed was in the European style, was very beautiful and fascinated in the coronation ceremony. The dress made Queen Rambhai Barni, became the most attraction in the ceremony.
On 11 November 1911, King Vajiravudh gave her the royal title as, The Princess of Phetchaburi, or translated in Thai as Krom Luang Phetchaburi Rajasirindhorn . She was given the rank of Krom Luang, the 3rd level of the Krom ranks.
, and then moved to lived in Srapathum Palace with Queen Savang Vadhana
. She usually had the treatment all her later life. But she finally died on 15 February 1938 from lung cancer, at the age of 53.
Her body was laid in state of Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Grand Palace. That time, the government did not have enough money to build her Royal Crematorium in Sanam Luang
. So King Ananda Mahidol
and Queen Sri Savarindira, the Queen Grandmother
gave their own properties, sharing with the government's properties. The Royal Crematorium was completely built at last. The Royal Cremation ceremony was created on 14 May 1941. Queen Sri Savarindira represented King Ananda Mahidol, performed the royal cremation with the other members of the Royal family.
Later, King Anada Mahidol changed her royal status fromSomdet Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther into Somdet Phra Ratcha Pitucha (literally: the Princess Aunt), as the aunt of the King.
Royal Thai General System of Transcription
The Royal Thai General System of Transcription is the official system for rendering Thai language words in the Latin alphabet, published by the Royal Institute of Thailand...
: Walai Alongkorn) (16 April 1884 – 15 February 1938), 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 the younger sister of Crown Prince Maha Vajirunhis
Vajirunhis
Crown Prince Maha Vajirunhis was the first Crown Prince of the Chakri Dynasty. He was the first son of King Chulalongkorn and Queen Savang Vadhana....
, and elder sister of Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla
Mahidol Adulyadej
Mahitaladhibes Adulyadejvikrom, the Prince Father , or officially styled Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince of Songkla was the father of King Ananda Mahidol and King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. He was also regarded as the father of modern medicine and public health of Thailand...
. So she was an aunt of the current King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX...
Birth
Princess Valaya Alongkorn was born in 16 April 1884 at Grand Palace. She was the 43rd daughter of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V the Great)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...
, and the 5th children of 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...
, queen consort and cousin of King Chulalongkorn, (later become Queen Sri Savarindira, the Queen Grandmother). She was given the full name from her father as, Valaya Alongkorn Narindorn Debyakumari . She had 6 siblings, 3 elder brothers, 1 elder sister, 1 younger sister, and 1 younger brother;
- Crown Prince Maha Vajirunhis of SiamVajirunhisCrown Prince Maha Vajirunhis was the first Crown Prince of the Chakri Dynasty. He was the first son of King Chulalongkorn and Queen Savang Vadhana....
(27 June 1878 – 4 January 1894) - Prince Isariyalongkorn (4 September 1879 – 25 September 1879)
- Princess Vichitra ChiraprabhaVichitra ChiraprabhaHer Royal Highness Princess Vichitra Chiraprabha or Somdet Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Chao Fa Vichitra Chiraprabha , was the Princess of Siam . She was a member of Siamese Royal Family...
(21 April 1881 – 15 August 1881) - Prince Sommutivongse Varodaya, the Prince of Nakhon Si Thammarat (9 June 1882 – 17 June 1899)
- Princess Sirabhorn SobhonSirabhorn SobhonHer Royal Highness Princess Sirabhorn Sobhon or Somdet Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther Chao Fa Sirabhorn Sobhon Bimolratanavadi , was the Princess of Siam . She was a member of Siamese Royal Family...
(19 July 1888 – 24 May 1898) - Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of SongklaMahidol AdulyadejMahitaladhibes Adulyadejvikrom, the Prince Father , or officially styled Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince of Songkla was the father of King Ananda Mahidol and King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. He was also regarded as the father of modern medicine and public health of Thailand...
, (posthumously The Prince Father of Thailand; 1 January 1891 – 24 September 1929) father of Princess Galyani VadhanaGalyani VadhanaHer Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, the Princess of Naradhiwas , was a princess of Thailand and the elder sister of King Ananda Mahidol and King Bhumibol Adulyadej...
, King Rama VIIIAnanda MahidolAnanda Mahidol was the eighth monarch of Thailand under the House of Chakri. At the time he was recognized as king by the National Assembly, in March 1935, he was a nine-year-old boy living in Switzerland. He returned to Thailand in December 1945. Six months later, in June 1946, he was found shot...
, and King Rama IXBhumibol AdulyadejBhumibol Adulyadej is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX...
.
When she was 3, her mother gave her to her mother's sister, Queen Saovabha Bongsri to be her daughter. Because Queen Saovabha lost her 2 daughters; Princess Bahurada Manimaya
Bahurada Manimaya
Her Royal Highness Princess Bahurada Manimaya, the Princess Debnariratana or Somdet Phra Chao Boromwongse Thoe Chao Fa Bahurada Manimaya Kromma Phra Debnariratana , was the Princess of Siam Her Royal Highness Princess Bahurada Manimaya, the Princess Debnariratana or Somdet Phra Chao Boromwongse...
, and the princess who died after birth. So she adopted Princess Valaya Alongkorn as her daughter. They together lived in Suddha Sri Abhiromya Throne Hall, in the compound of the Grand Palace.
Childhood
When she was young, she was given the education in Kumari Royal School, which established in Amarindra Vinitchai Throne Hall, in the compound of Grand Palace. When her father, King Chulalongkorn visited the southern Asia in 1896, she followed her father visiting JavaJava
Java is an island of Indonesia. With a population of 135 million , it is the world's most populous island, and one of the most densely populated regions in the world. It is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. The Indonesian capital city, Jakarta, is in west Java...
, Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
, and Malayu with the other princesses. After her father finished the 1st visitng Europe tour. He ordered to build the Dusit Palace, and the other throne hall and palaces in the compound, including Vimanmek Palace
Vimanmek Palace
The Vimanmek Palace officially named Vimanmek Mansion, is a former royal palace in Bangkok, Thailand. It is also known as the Vimanmek Teak Mansion or Vimanmek Mansion...
, which was completed firstly. So she moved to live with her father, her mother, her step-siblings including her father's noble consort or (Chao Chom Manda). That time she was only 17.
And when the Four Seasons Garden Villa or Suan Si Ruedu was built completely. She moved to live in this villa, until her father's death in 23 October 1910. She then moved to live with Queen Saovabha Bongsri at Phayathai Palace.
Lifestyle
Princess Valaya Alongkorn liked reading, she always read many books all her spare time, all day all night since she was young. Once, her nanny hid her books for making her sleep. But it did not work, she searched the other books in her private library to read. If she did not had any royal duties, she always did reading or writing everyday afternoon. Moreover, she always did knitting, and the other activities; like draught.She always dressed in the European style. She did not like much decorations for her dresses, except pearls necklace. She did many pearls necklaces by herself. When she went anywhere, she did not go without her pearl necklace.
Royal duties
She gave much importance for education of Thai women, she was the patronage of Rajani School, and establish the other all-girls' school, Rajani Bon School. And she gave her own money to the Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education (Thailand)
The Ministry of Education , is a Thai government body responsible for the oversight of education in Thailand.-External links:* - Official Website in Thai* - Official Website in English...
, to built Vittayalongkorn Educational College (later Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University, Pathum Thani Province).
She was the close half-sister of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI)
Vajiravudh
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramentharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Phra Bat Somdet Phra Ramathibodi Si Sintharamaha Vajiravudh Phra Mongkut Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VI was the sixth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri, ruling from 1910 until his death...
, when he succeeded the throne from King Chulalongkorn, she welcomed the Royal guests from the foreign countries, including the Royal families from the other countries which came to join the coronation ceremony, because of her influence of English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
.
And when King Vajiravudh died on 1925, his younger brother, Prince Prajadhipok Sakdidej, the Prince of Sukhothai
Prajadhipok
Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Prajadhipok Phra Pok Klao Chao Yu Hua , or Rama VII was the seventh monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He was the last absolute monarch and the first constitutional monarch of the country. His reign was a turbulent time for Siam due to huge political...
succeeded the thorne from his elder brother as King Rama VII. He requested the princess, designing the dress of Princess Rambhai Barni for the coronation ceremony as the queen-to-be. The dress she designed was in the European style, was very beautiful and fascinated in the coronation ceremony. The dress made Queen Rambhai Barni, became the most attraction in the ceremony.
On 11 November 1911, King Vajiravudh gave her the royal title as, The Princess of Phetchaburi, or translated in Thai as Krom Luang Phetchaburi Rajasirindhorn . She was given the rank of Krom Luang, the 3rd level of the Krom ranks.
Later life
After the death of Queen Saovabha Bongsri in 20 October 1919. She later moved from Phayathai Palace to Suan Sunandha Royal Villa, in the compound of Dusit Palace. One year later, she became sickness of her lung. She had the treatment in EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, and then moved to lived in Srapathum Palace with 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...
. She usually had the treatment all her later life. But she finally died on 15 February 1938 from lung cancer, at the age of 53.
Her body was laid in state of Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Grand Palace. That time, the government did not have enough money to build her Royal Crematorium in Sanam Luang
Sanam Luang
Sanam Luang is an open field and public square in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. Sanam Luang is located in the Phra Nakhon district, the historic center of Bangkok....
. So King Ananda Mahidol
Ananda Mahidol
Ananda Mahidol was the eighth monarch of Thailand under the House of Chakri. At the time he was recognized as king by the National Assembly, in March 1935, he was a nine-year-old boy living in Switzerland. He returned to Thailand in December 1945. Six months later, in June 1946, he was found shot...
and Queen Sri Savarindira, the Queen Grandmother
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...
gave their own properties, sharing with the government's properties. The Royal Crematorium was completely built at last. The Royal Cremation ceremony was created on 14 May 1941. Queen Sri Savarindira represented King Ananda Mahidol, performed the royal cremation with the other members of the Royal family.
Later, King Anada Mahidol changed her royal status fromSomdet Phra Chao Boromwongse Ther into Somdet Phra Ratcha Pitucha (literally: the Princess Aunt), as the aunt of the King.
Royal decorations
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Dame of The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine GemsOrder of the Nine GemsThe Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems was established in 1851 by King Rama IV of The Kingdom of Siam... -
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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 7 February 1893 -
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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...
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King Rama V Royal Cypher Medal -
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King Rama VI Royal Cypher Medal -
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King Rama VII Royal Cypher Medal -
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King Rama VIII Royal Cypher Medal
Ancestry
| Princess Valaya Alongkorn, the Princess of Phetchaburi | 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: 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... |
Maternal 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... |
Maternal 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... |
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| Maternal 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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| Maternal Grandmother: Princess Piyamavadi Sribajrindramata Piam HRH Princess Piyamavadi Sri Bajarindra Mata, the Royal Consort to King Mongkut or Chao Khun Chom Manda Piam . She was one of the royal wives of King Mongkut... |
Maternal Great-grandfother: Lord (Luang) Asasamdang |
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| Maternal Great-grandmother: Dame (Thao) Sujarit Dhamrong |