Bangkok: King Jigme and Queen Sirikit laid a wreath to pay respects to the body of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha. His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen of Bhutan paid their respects and laid wreaths at the funeral of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavadi, in recognition of their close ties to the Thai Royal Family.
According to Thai News Agency, today at 9:25 AM, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk of the Kingdom of Bhutan, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk, laid a wreath at the coffin of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavadi, at the Phiman Rattaya Throne Hall, Grand Palace. They also signed their condolences at the Rajakranyasapha Throne Hall, Grand Palace, expressing their sorrow over the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavadi.
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen of the Kingdom of Bhutan have a close relationship with the Thai Royal Family. Whenever the Thai people mourn the passing of a beloved member of the royal family, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk are always the first royal family to travel to Thailand to pay their respects and offer condolences at the funeral. The Thai people therefore deeply respect and love His Majesty the King.