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Article: Obituary: Princess Sangwal Mahidol
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- July 21, 1995
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Officially known in Thailand as the Princess Mother, Princess
Sangwal Mahidol came from a commoner's family and gave birth to two
kings. She lived through the Thai monarchy's most turbulent times,
forcing her to spend a great deal of her life in voluntary exile.
She is credited with having a formative influence on the successful
reign of her younger son King Bhumibol, who is now celebrating his
golden anniversary on the throne and is the world's longest-serving
monarch.
Her picture is to be be found in many Thai households, alongside
that of the King; and, although institutionalised, the outpouring
of grief in Thailand following her demise was entirely genuine.
Held in great affection, she ...