Soamsawali

Princess Soamsawali was born on 13 July 1957 at Guy's Hospital in London, United Kingdom, as the eldest child of Mom Rajawongse Adulyakit Kitiyakara (an elder brother of Queen Sirikit) and Princess Bandhu Savali Yugala. She has one younger sister, Mom Luang Sarali Kitiyakara (born 8 April 1966).

Her father was the second child of Prince Nakkhatra Mangkala Kitiyakara, the 2nd Prince of Chanthaburi and Mom Luang Bua Snidvongs. Her mother was the daughter of Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala and Mom Luang Soiraya Snidvongs.

She first attended the primary level at Chitralada School, then moved to Chiang Mai with her father when he was a judge at the Chiang Mai Court. She moved to study at Regina Coeli College, the all-girls academy in Chiang Mai in 1967.

On 3 January 1977, at the age of 19, she married her first cousin, Maha Vajiralongkorn, the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. After their marriage, her official title became Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali, Royal Consort of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand ({{langx|th|พระเจ้าวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสมสวลี พระวรชายาในสมเด็จพระบรมโอรสาธิราชฯ สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร}}). The couple had one daughter, Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand, born on 7 December 1978. The marriage ended in divorce in 1991.

After her divorce from the crown prince, the king, by royal proclamation, gave her a new title on 12 August 1991. Her official full title became Phra Worarachathinatdamat ({{langx|th|พระวรราชาทินัดดามาตุ}}), meaning the mother of the king's first grandchild (translated into English as The Princess Mother of the King's First Grandchild). She thus retained her title as princess and remains a member of the Thai royal family.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190511072504/http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2562/E/117/T_0001.PDF Ratchakitcha] In 2019, she was granted a new title and the higher rank of "Krom Ma Meun" by King Vajiralongkorn.{{cite news |title=HM The King confers new royal titles on his family - PHOTOS |url=https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/events/hm-the-king-confers-new-royal-titles-on-his-family-photos |work=Thaiger |date=6 May 2019 |language=en}}

Princess Soamsawali has an adopted daughter, Siraphatchara Sophatcharamani or Bai Phlu.[http://www1.tv5.co.th/newss/tv5tv55.php?transid=115216 พระเจ้าวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสมสวลี พระวรราชาทินัดดามาตุ ทรงเปิดงานวันแม่ ประจำปีการศึกษา 2552] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911062522/http://www1.tv5.co.th/newss/tv5tv55.php?transid=115216 |date=11 September 2011 }}[http://www.ch7.com/news/news_royal_detail.aspx?c=1&p=1&d=93903 พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว ทรงพระกรุณาโปรดเกล้าโปรดกระหม่อมบำเพ็ญพระราชกุศลพระราชทาน เนื่องในโอกาสวันคล้ายวันประสูติ พระเจ้าวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสมสวลี พระวรราชาทินัดดามาตุ][http://www.catholic.or.th/events/news/news31/31u.html Catholic News]

On August 27, 2018, Princess Soamsawali was admitted to the Chulalongkorn Hospital for treatment of a swollen shin of the right leg, which was diagnosed as a tissue infection. Her condition improved after being receiving medication until she experienced weakness in her right hand.{{cite news |title=HRH Princess Soamsawali recovering in hospital |url=https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/30353948 |work=Nation Thailand |date=7 September 2018 |language=en}} In 2019, she suffered a brain hemorrhage and was admitted to Chulalongkorn Hospital for medical treatment.{{cite news |title=Princess Soamsawali suffers intracerebral haemorrhage |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1622486 |work=Bangkok Post |date=3 February 2019 |language=en}}

In her youth, she participated in her first television drama on Channel 4, in the role of Naang Phimphilaai in the drama Bang Khun Phrom Khun Chang Khun Phaen. She also appeared as a child actor in the film Nam Phueng Khom in 1974, and was part of the cast for the stage play Chalerm Phra Kiat Somdet Phra Chao Sirikit Phra Borom Ratchini Nat during the celebration of the centenary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's birth. Additionally, she performed in two stage plays: Raksa Pha and after her marriage was dissolved with the former royal consort, she performed in the stage drama Koh Sawan together with Bajrakitiyabha, and Mom Luang Sarali Kitiyakara, Phra Khun Sitthikanya Kitiyakorn.{{cite web |url=http://www.thairath.co.th/content/411187|title=พระองค์โสม รับสั่งตื่นเต้นเล่นร้อง ละครเวที ซูสีไทเฮา เดอะมิวสิคัล|author= |date= 21 March 2013 |publisher=ไทยรัฐ |access-date=16 November 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://www.prachachat.net/news_detail.php?newsid=1398246545|title=พระองค์เจ้าโสมสวลีฯ ทรง "ร้อง เล่น" ละครเวที ซูสีไทเฮา เดอะมิวสิคัล|author= |date= 23 March 2013|publisher= ประชาชาติธุรกิจ |access-date=16 November 2013}}

In 2014, she engaged in a stage play Su Si Thai How The Musical, assuming the character of Nang Niu Huu, who serves as the mother of Su Si Thai. This involvement aimed to generate income for contributions to the Foundation for the Welfare of the Destitute (FWD).{{cite web|url=http://news.ch7.com/detail/94798/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A8%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%AD_%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5_07-11.html|title=พระเจ้าวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสมสวลี พระวรราชาทินัดดามาตุ ทรงร่วมพิธีบวงสรวงละคร รักเร่ บทประพันธ์ โสภาค สุวรรณ|author=|date=7 November 2013|publisher=ช่อง 7|access-date=16 November 2013|archive-date=2014-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113064258/http://news.ch7.com/detail/94798/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A8%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%AD_%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5_07-11.html|url-status=dead}} In that same year, she also graced the television screen, taking on a role in the Channel 7 series Rak Rae, portraying Pramotjit.{{cite web |url=http://www.thairath.co.th/content/462287|title=พระองค์โสม ร่วมแสดงละครทีวี "รักเร่" ช่อง 7 สี|author= |date=10 November 2013 |publisher=ไทยรัฐ |access-date=16 November 2013}} Continuing her artistic pursuits, in 2016, she participated in the stage play Man Prapeni Prakasit Ayasawakhun, portraying the role of the goddess Sawankhaboriharn.{{cite web |url= https://www.komchadluek.net/news/women/243667 |title= "พระองค์โสม"ทรงฝากละครเวที "ม่านประเพณีประกาศิตอาญาสวรรค์" |author= |date= 25 September 2016 |publisher= คมชัดลึก |access-date=1 February 2020}}{{cite web |url= https://mgronline.com/drama/detail/9590000097510 |title= "ม่านประเพณี" เบิกโรงแล้ว "พระวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสมสวลี พระวรราชาทินัดดามาตุ" ทรงร่วมแสดง |author= |date= 28 September 2016 |publisher= ผู้จัดการออนไลน์ |access-date=1 February 2020}}

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• 13 July 1957 – 3 January 1977 : The Honourable Soamsawali Kitiyakara
• ({{langx|th|หม่อมหลวงโสมสวลี กิติยากร}}; Mom Luang Soamsawali Kitiyakara)
• 3 January 1977 : The Honourable Soamsawali Mahidol{{cite journal|journal=ราชกิจจานุเบกษา|volume=29|issue=157ง|pages=4123|title=หมายกำหนดการ ที่ 23/2519 พระราชพิธีอภิเษกสมรส|url=http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2519/D/157/4121.PDF|date=1976-12-28|language=th}}
• ({{langx|th|หม่อมหลวงโสมสวลี มหิดล}}; Mom Luang Soamsawali Mahidol)
• 3 January 1977 – 12 August 1991 : Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali, the Royal Consort to the Crown Prince
• ({{langx|th|พระเจ้าวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสมสวลี พระวรชายาในสมเด็จพระบรมโอรสาธิราชฯ สยามมกุฎราชกุมาร}}; Pra Chao Worawong Thoe Pra Ong Chao Soamsawali Phra Vorachaya nai Somdech Phra Baromma Orashadhiraj Sayammakut Rajakuman)
• 12 August 1991 – 5 May 2019 Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali
• ({{langx|th|พระเจ้าวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสมสวลี พระวรราชาทินัดดามาตุ}}; Phra Chao Worawong Thoe Phra Ong Chao Soamsawali Phra Worarachathinatdamat)
• 5 May 2019 – Present : Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali, the Princess Suddhanarinatha
• ({{langx|th|พระเจ้าวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสมสวลี กรมหมื่นสุทธนารีนาถ}}; Phra Chao Worawong Thoe Phra Ong Chao Soamsawali Kromma Muen Suddhanarinatha)

File:2007 Maria Kaczynska HRH Princess Soamsawali3.jpg in 2007]]

Since her divorce, Princess Soamsawali has performed many functions on behalf of the royal household. She has shown keen interest in public health and social welfare. The following Thai Red Cross Society programs are under her patronage{{citation needed|date=April 2024}}:

• The "Reducing AIDS Infection from Mother to New-Born Baby" Programme.
• Medical Funding for AIDS patients.
• Funding for Reducing AIDS infection from Mother to the New-Born Baby.
• Milk funds for infants under the "Reduce AIDS effects from Mother to the New-Born Baby" Program.
• The Foundation of Professor Dr. Mom Rajawongse Galyanakit Kitiyakara.
• The Program of Life Giving to the Parents of AIDS-infected Babies.
• Funds for Cancer Treatment in Children
• The Princess Pa Foundation

• 55px Dame of the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri
• 55px Dame of the Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems
• 55px Dame Grand Cross of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
• 55px Dame Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant (1991)
• 55px Dame Grand Cordon of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
• 55px Dame Grand Cross of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn
• 55x55px The Order of Symbolic Propitiousness Ramkeerati - Boy Scout Citation Medal
• 55px King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal, First Class
• 55x55px King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal, First Class

• {{flag|West Germany}}: Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (29 February 1984).{{cite journal|journal=ราชกิจจานุเบกษา|volume=102|issue=60ง ฉบับพิเศษ|page=12|date=16 May 1985|access-date=5 March 2021|title=แจ้งความสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานพระบรมราชานุญาต ประดับเครื่องอิสริยาภรณ์ต่างประเทศ|url=http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2528/D/060/12.PDF|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214936/http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2528/D/060/12.PDF|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2016}}
• {{Flagicon|Nepal}} Nepal: Member of the Most Glorious Order of the Benevolent Ruler (12 December 1984).[http://www.omsa.org/files/jomsa_arch/Splits/1988/153251_JOMSA_Vol39_12_19.pdf Omsa.org]
• {{flag|Spain}}: Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Isabella the Catholic (13 November 1987).[http://www.boe.es/boe/dias/1987/11/17/pdfs/A34218-34218.pdf Boletín Oficial del Estado]
• {{flag|Japan}}: Member First Class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure (26 September 1991).[https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/license/614551950 Getty Images]
• {{flag|Netherlands}}: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau (19 January 2004).[http://c7.alamy.com/comp/FEA2CT/fiancee-l-of-thai-crown-prince-maha-vajiralongkorn-2ndl-thai-queen-FEA2CT.jpg Alamy]

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|5= 5. Bua Snivongs

|6= 6. Prince Bhanubandhu Yugala

|7= 7. Soiraya Snivongs

|8= 8. Kitiyakara Voralaksana, Prince of Chanthaburi I

|9= 9. Princess Apsarasaman Devakula

|10= 10. Sathan Snidvongs, Chaophraya Wongsanupraphat

|11= 11. Bang Bunyathon, Thao Wanida Phicharini

|12= 12. Yugala Dighambara, Prince of Lopburi

|13= 13. Princess Chalermkhetra Mangala

|14= 14. Suwaphan Snidvongs

|15= 15. Yisun Mangkonphan

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• [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~royalty/thailand/i73.html#I73 Princess Soamsavali Kitiyakara] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111195120/http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~royalty/thailand/i73.html#I73 |date=11 November 2012 }}
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20070711140849/http://www.princess-pa-foundation.or.th/home/legend.php Princess Foundation]
• [http://www.wanjai.com/calendar/listcheck.php?year=1977&month=01&day=3 Wanjai]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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