Tuesday, May 15, 2012

BATTAMBANG BIRTHDAYS- HIS MAJESTY KING SIHAMONI

His Majesty the King with his Mother and Father


From 13th to 15th May, Cambodians celebrate the birthday of King Sihamoni.

 He was born in 1953 to King Sihanouk and Queen Monieath. 

His Majesty was educated in Europe, mostly Prague, until 1975. 

After the Khmer Rouge coup in 1970, the then Prince Sihamoni was put under house arrest for nine years. 

Released in 1981, he returned to Europe to teach ballet. On October 14, 2004.

 He was elected king by the nine member throne council after his father suddenly abdicated.

  it is an honour and a privilege to congratulate His Majesty on his official Birthday and 8th anniversary of his coronation of the King.

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