Early Life
HRH Prince Chula Chakrabongse was born on 28 March 1908 in Parusakawan Palace, Bangkok, with the title Mom Chao (His Serene Highness). Queen Saovabha Bhongsri, his grandmother, gave him the name Bhongsechak (พงษ์จักร). Later his uncle, King Vajiravudh, raised him the higher rank of Phra Chao Worawongse Ther Phra Ong Chao (His Royal Highness Prince) and changed his name to Chula Chakrabhongse. Palace officials affectionately called him Than Phra Ong Noo (ท่านพระองค์หนู) – the Little Prince.
When very young, Chula was sent to study in Britain, where he also spent his teenage years, attending Harrow School, not returning to Siam until he was 23.
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