Wo 05 MAY Thai King Coronation

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  • This screengrab shows Chief Brahmin Phra Ratcha Khru Vamadeb Muni (front) addressing Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn (left) during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
    This screengrab shows Chief Brahmin Phra Ratcha Khru Vamadeb Muni (front) addressing Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn (left) during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
  • This screengrab shows Chief Brahmin Phra Ratcha Khru Vamadeb Muni (front centre) addressing Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
    This screengrab shows Chief Brahmin Phra Ratcha Khru Vamadeb Muni (front centre) addressing Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
  • This screengrab shows Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he is crowned during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
    This screengrab shows Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he is crowned during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
  • This screengrab shows Thailand's Princess Sirindhorn (right) watch as Queen Suthida kneels in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (left) during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
    This screengrab shows Thailand's Princess Sirindhorn (right) watch as Queen Suthida kneels in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (left) during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
  • This screengrab shows Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn (left) attending the royal purification ceremony during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
    This screengrab shows Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn (left) attending the royal purification ceremony during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
  • Thai navy members take part in a water procession for the coronation of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn as they sail down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
    Thai navy members take part in a water procession for the coronation of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn as they sail down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
  • Thai senior officials attend the coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The elaborate three-day traditional coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn is a formal ceremony to complete the monarch's accession to the throne. EPA
    Thai senior officials attend the coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The elaborate three-day traditional coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn is a formal ceremony to complete the monarch's accession to the throne. EPA
  • This screengrab shows Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he is crowned during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
    This screengrab shows Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he is crowned during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
  • This screengrab shows Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he was crowned during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
    This screengrab shows Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he was crowned during his coronation in Bangkok. AFP
  • Thai royal guards fire an artillery gun salute during the coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The elaborate three-day traditional coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn is a formal ceremony to complete the monarch's accession to the throne. EPA
    Thai royal guards fire an artillery gun salute during the coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The elaborate three-day traditional coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn is a formal ceremony to complete the monarch's accession to the throne. EPA
  • Thai royal guards stand in position during the coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The elaborate three-day traditional coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn is a formal ceremony to complete the monarch's accession to the throne. EPA
    Thai royal guards stand in position during the coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The elaborate three-day traditional coronation ceremony of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn is a formal ceremony to complete the monarch's accession to the throne. EPA
  • Royal Guards attend the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
    Royal Guards attend the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
  • Royal Guards attend the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
    Royal Guards attend the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters

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