Thailand’s coronation of King Vajiralongkorn
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An elaborate three-day ceremony is planned for the official coronation of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who ascended the throne after the 2016 death of his revered father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej
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May 4, 10:09: Royal purification and anointment ceremonies inside Grand Palace, using water collected from more than 100 sources across Thailand and blessed by Buddhist monks

Crowning and investiture King moves to Bhadrapitha Throne and sits under nine-tiered umbrella to receive diamond-encrusted Great Crown of Victory and issue first royal command

14:00: Audience granted to royal family, privy counsellors and cabinet

16:00: King moves to Temple of Emerald Buddha to proclaim himself royal defender of Buddhism

13:19-20:30: Ceremony of Assumption of Royal Residence – symbolic palace housewarming

May 5, 09:00 Bestowal of royal name, King Rama X

16:30: King borne by palanquin through central Bangkok to greet public. Procession will cover 7km and visit three Buddhist temples

May 6, 16:30 King grants audience to public on balcony of Grand Palace

17:30: Audience with ambassadors and dignitaries 

All times local 
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Procession route

BANGKOK
Grand Palace
Wat Pho
Wat Rajabopit
Sanam Luang Park
Wat Bovoranives
House of Chakri emblem
Temple of Emerald Buddha
300m 330 yards

THAILAND Bangkok


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Sources: AP, Reuters, Thailand Public Relations Dept. Picture: Getty  Images © GRAPHIC NEWS