Prince Prajadhipok was born on November 8, 1893. He was the son of King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V) and Queen Sri Patcharindra. In 1906 after completing his primary education in Thailand, he furthered his education at secondary level at Eton College, England. His interest in military affairs encouraged him to enroll in the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. In 1920 he achieved highest military education at L'Ecole de Guerre, France.
On August 26, 1918 the wedding of Prince Prajadhipok and Princess Rambhai Bharni was held at Varopaspiman Pavillion, Bangpa-in Palace. On this occasion, Queen Sri Patcharindhra ordered "Sukhothai Palace" to be built for the couple.
Accession to the Throne
On February 25, 1926 Prince Pajadhipok succeeded to the throne and was named “Phra Pokkloa Cho Yoo Hua” (King Rama VII). On October 25, 1930 King Prajadhipok presided over the commencement ceremony at Chulalongkorn University; the King was considered to be the first Thai monarch to perform such an honorable task.
On March 2, 1934 King Prajadhipok decisively abdicated his throne after his nine-year reign due to political conflict. He spent his last year in England until his death on May 30, 1941 when he was only 48. In 1949 under General Plak Piboonsonkram's administration, the King's ashes were brought back to Bangkok by Queen Rambhai Bharni.
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