Thailand's former queen Sirikit dies aged 93
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Queen Sirikit, the mother of Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 93. She passed away peacefully in a Bangkok hospital on Friday, following several illnesses since 2019. Queen Sirikit was married to King Bhumibol Adulyadej for over six decades, until his death in 2016. The Thai Royal Household Bureau announced that a royal funeral will be held, with her body lying in state at the Grand Palace's Dusit Thorne Hall. A year of mourning has been declared by the Thai royal family. Queen Sirikit was known as a style icon and fashionista during her lifetime, and her relationship with King Bhumibol was marked by frequent international travel and public appearances.
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