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The history behind the royal vehicle carrying Princess’s remains
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A historic royal vehicle is taking on a significant role in the procession carrying the royal remains of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati from Chulalongkorn Hospital to the Grand Palace on Saturday afternoon.
Key facts
- The procession is scheduled to depart Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, at 3.30pm and proceed to the Grand Palace, where the royal remains will be enshrined for royal funeral rites.
- In 2016, it was used in the procession carrying the royal remains of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace.
- In 2025, it was also used in the procession carrying the royal remains of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother from Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, to the Grand Palace.
- The royal vehicle assigned to the procession is a Volkswagen Caravelle T4, registration number 1D-0929
Summary
The procession is scheduled to depart Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, at 3.30pm and proceed to the Grand Palace, where the royal remains will be enshrined for royal funeral rites.
The royal vehicle assigned to the procession is a Volkswagen Caravelle T4, registration number 1D-0929. The vehicle is widely remembered as an important royal vehicle and was known among royal attendants by the nickname “James Bond”.