Scores flock to watch practice run for May 4-6 crowning of King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Soldiers takes part in the coronation rehearsal in Bangkok, Thailand, April 28 2019. Picture: LAUREN DE CICCA/GETTY IMAGESMilitary men in colourful hats carried a gilded palanquin through Bangkok’s old quarter on Sunday in a dress rehearsal for the royal procession of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s coronation, a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle marked by pomp and ancient tradition.
It is the first in 69 years since his revered late father Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died two years ago, formally took the throne in 1950. It will leave from the Grand Palace and circle around the historic old quarter, giving the people a chance to pay homage to their new monarch.A colourful array of traditional garb was on display — from pointed red hats to puffy golden-yellow helmets — as soldiers carrying embroidered tiered umbrellas marched in lock-step to beating drums.Junta leader Prayut Chan-O-Cha, wearing full military regalia, also took part in the procession.
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