Galyani Vadhana

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HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, (born 6 May 1923, London, England), is a Princess of Thailand, the eldest sister of King Bhumibol Adulyadej(Rama IX). Her formal name and title is Somdej Phra Chao Pheenang Ther Chao Fa Galyani Vadhana Kromma Luang Narathiwat Rajanagarindra (loosely translated: Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, the Princess of Narathiwat).

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The princess married the Thai military attache in Switzerland during World War II, but the marriage unfortunately ended in divorce. On 24 September 1969 she married and then divorced Colonel Aram Rattakun Serireongrit (She has daughter with Colonel Aram was Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram) and HH Prince Varananda Dhavaj (b. 19 August 1922) and the relationship has been very happy.

The princess is heavily involved in projects under her royal patronage. Areas include the traditional Thai arts, education, sports, social welfare, etc. She is president and honorary president of various organisations and foundations, such as the Cardiac Children’s Foundation, the Princess Mother’s Charity Fund, the Autistic Foundation of Thailand, etc. She has created her own foundation for funding the studies of gifted young musicians.

She is a patron of various classical music foundations. With her trips, she always gathered important and useful information which are shown in the Royal news, giving knowledge to people. She also writes books, poem, and speaks French.

She also travels widely within Thailand and abroad to represent the royal family and her country on missions.