Thai royal family

The death of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej – the ninth king of the Chakri dynasty, could herald a new era of
uncertainty in Thailand

House of Chakri emblem

Prince Mahidol Adulyadej 1892-1929

Princess Srinagarindra 1900-1995

Princess Galyani Vadhana 1923-2008

King Ananda Mahidol 1925-1946
Reign: 1935-1946

King Bhumibol Adulyadej
1927-2016
1946-2016

Queen Sirikit
Born 1932

Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya
Born 1951

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
Born 1952

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Born 1955

Princess Chulabhorn Walailak
Born 1957

Line of succession

Vajiralongkorn does not share his father’s popularity. Divorced three times, with seven children – two daughters and four sons from first two marriages, sons since disowned. Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, youngest son, born to third wife in 2005

Pictures: Getty Images, Newscom, Bureau of the Royal Household