Princess Bejaratana was born on 24 November 1925 in the Royal Grand Palace, Bangkok, the only child of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and Princess Suvadhana. Princess Bejaratana and her mother moved to Suan Hongsa Villa in Dusit Palace, where she received her education from a private tutor.
They moved in with Queen Sri Savarindira (the Queen Dowager) during World World War II, and the princess attended Rajani School until she was 12.
Her funeral was held on April 9, 2012 at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground in Bangkok. She and her mother then moved to England, where she continued her education and took medication for her poor health. She first stayed at Fairhill Villa in Surrey, before settling in Brighton.
In November 1957, Princess Bejaratana returned to Thailand.
They bought land on Sukhumvit Road Soi 38, and build Ruenruedi Villa Palace. The princess proceeded to undertake her duties of representing the Royal Family.
Princess Bejaratana was known privately to be very gifted, especially with numbers. She could calculate the day of the week for any dates presented to her without any hesitation, and remembered the birthdays of all individuals who were presented to her.
Princess Bejaratana died on 27 July 2011 at 4.37 pm at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok aged 85.
30 December 1925 – 10 July 1935: Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda. 10 July 1935 – 27 July 2011: Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda, the Princess Cousin. The Princess"s style and title in full: Somdet Phrachao Bhakhinithoe Chaofa Bejaratana Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi (Thai: สมเด็จพระเจ้าภคินีเธอ เจ้าฟ้าเพชรรัตนราชสุดา สิริโสภาพัณณวดี) The word "Bhakhini" (Thai: ภคินี) is meaning Cousin.
The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri
The Order of Symbolic Propitiousness Ramkeerati (Special Class) - Boy Scout Citation Medal
King Rama VI Royal Cypher Medal (First Class)
King Rama VII Royal Cypher Medal (First Class)
King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal (First Class)
The Red Cross Commendation Meda
Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Dame of the Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant Dame Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn.
