Cambodian royal family mourns Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit

Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath recently sent separate condolence messages to Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, expressing deep sorrow over the death of Queen Mother Sirikit. The report says Queen Mother Sirikit died peacefully in Bangkok’s King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 24, at around 9 p.m., aged 93. Revered as Thailand’s Mother of the Nation, she contributed greatly to society, education and women’s causes and was deeply loved by the public. King Sihamoni said her passing was a profound loss for Thailand’s royal family and people, and that Cambodia’s royal family and people shared their sorrow. He prayed for the Queen Mother’s repose and offered sincere condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the Thai royal family. Queen Mother Norodom Monineath also sent condolences to Princess Sirindhorn. She described Queen Mother Sirikit’s life as a symbol of compassion and dedication, saying her noble spirit would remain in people’s hearts forever. The royal families have longstanding ties of mutual respect and friendship. The report says the condolence messages reaffirmed the deep friendship and human connections between the two countries’ royal families and peoples. Compiled by this station.