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Siamese King Rama VI and Queen Mother reshape royal court
A long feature discusses King Rama VI of Siam, his bachelor status, the Queen Mother’s reforming influence, and Siam’s royal family history. It describes the queen mother’s education initiatives, hospital work, Red Cross leadership, and the shift toward a more modern court with public roles for royal women. The piece also surveys Bangkok’s stature and Siam’s royal customs and diplomacy.
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Hama VI
Uighness
Clao
Fa Chrakrabongs Phivavarth
Chitsamulus
Rama VI
Siam
Nama
Cujon
Somdet Phra
Paramindy
Maha Yajiravudh Mongkut Krao
Rama Thibodi VI
Frederick Dean
New York Tribune
Ongkorn
Mahe Mongkut
Hig
Maha Chula
Prin
Europe
England
France
Germany
Russia
Norway
Swed
Tinly
Spain
Netherlands
Vajiravudh
Alake
Ramayi
Phitsanutok
Mongkut
Hama V
Hettyberg
Christ. College
Oxford
Anden
Paris
Comedie Brancaise
America
Stam
Homa VI
China
Httie
Benier
People of the
Burma
United States
Ilis Son
Chulalongkorn
White House
Washington
Amerlea
Asia
Maha Chulalongkorn
Tussia
tWnerge
Nobil
Howaver
Ufe
Red Cross
Ita Gize
Java
Bangkok
Gulf of Stam
Venice