The crown, the sword and the sceptre: Royal instruments for Thai King’s coronation

May 02, 2019 9:17 AM

BANGKOK (REUTERS) – During Thailand’s main coronation event for King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Saturday (May 4), the monarch will be presented with five royal regalia, which are treated as symbols of kingship, marking the legitimacy of his reign.

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