Royal Regalia
The present set of Royal Regalia of Thailand (Thai: เบญจราชกกุธภัณฑ์) and the Royal Utensils was created mostly during the reign of King Rama I and Rama IV, after the previous set was lost during the sack of Ayutthaya by the Burmese in 1767. The Regalia is used mainly during the coronation ceremony of the king at the beginning of every reign. The Regalia is presently on display in the Museum of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
- Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella (พระมหาเศวตฉัตร)- the most important regalia; currently there are seven, distributed at various palaces.
- Great Crown of Victory (พระมหาพิชัยมงกุฎ)- official headgear and the main symbol of kingship.
- Sword of Victory (พระแสงขรรค์ชัยศรี)- found in Tonlé Sap in 1784, the sword represents military power.
- Royal Staff (ธารพระกร)- symbol of justice
- Royal Fan and Flywhisk (วาลวีชนี)- Royal Fan made of gold and the Royal Flywhisk made from the tail of a white elephant.
- Royal Slippers (ฉลองพระบาท)- official footwear made of gold
The Thai Royal Utensils (Phra Khattiya Rajuprapoke) are also for the personal use of the monarch, comprising:
- the Betel Nut Set
- the Water Urn
- the Libation Vessel
- the Receptacle.
These unique objects are always placed on either side of the king's throne or his seat during royal ceremonies.
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