Thai Royal and Noble Titles - Royal Princes and Princesses

Royal Princes and Princesses

Holders of these titles are still considered royal as they are at most two generations down from a king. Collectively, those who are children of a king are called "Luk Luang" (ลูก หลวง – 'royal children') and those who are grandchildren of a king are called "Laan Luang" (หลานหลวง – 'royal grandchildren'). In English translation, they are normally called "prince" or princess". Special forms of language are also used when one wishes to speak to them, although the language is less elaborate than when speaking to the king or the queen. A male Luk Luang who does not accede to the throne would also start a new royal surname, which normally reflects his birth name (as opposed to an honorific name given later). The surname can be used by his wife if she is a commoner by birth, possibly with Na Ayudhya added if she has no noble title. It is otherwise not normally used until his children or grandchildren first hold the title of Mom Chao, when the surname will first appear in their names.

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