His Majesty the King has conferred upon Queen Suthida the formal title of Her Majesty the Queen, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Saturday.
By royal command: His Majesty the King bestows a royal decoration on Her Majesty the Queen after an official read a royal command installing Queen Suthida as Her Majesty the Queen. (Photo by The Royal Household Bureau)
Upon the occasion of the coronation, His Majesty the King has bestowed upon Queen Suthida the title of Her Majesty the Queen and accorded her royal rank and status, it said. The monarch has also sought the powers of sacred forces to protect the queen, it added.
The installation of Her Majesty the Queen was witnessed by the nation during the live television broadcast of the coronation ceremony yesterday in which His Majesty was formally crowned.
His Majesty the King had a royal palace official read a command bestowing Queen Suthida with the title of Her Majesty the Queen.
Afterwards, the King poured the water of anointment from the royal Conch Shell on to Her Majesty and presented her with a bael leaf, the Phra Suphanabat, a golden plate bearing the official title, the royal decoration of the Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems, and royal utensils.
On Wednesday, His Majesty the King legally married the Queen, then Gen Suthida Vajiralongkorn Na Ayudhya, before later issuing the royal command officially changing her status.
