Background
She was born a commoner. Her father was Lord Abhayabhupesa (Lueam Abhaiwongse) and her mother was Mississippi Lek Bunnag.
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Princess Phra Nang Chao Suvadhana
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Her original name was Krueakaew Abhaiwongse (Thai: เครือแก้ว อภัยวงศ์. Rtgs: Khruea-kaeo Aphaiwong). Kruakeaw first met King Vajiravudh in 1924 during a dramatic production, in which they both acted.
Soon after, Krueakaew was renamed Suvadhana and elevated to the rank of a minor consort.
Although King Vajiravudh initiated many Siamese nationalistic policies of the 1920s, his queen Suvadhana was of Khmer descent of Phratabong province (Battambang). When Suvadhana became pregnant in 1925, the King elevated her rank to that of Phra Nang Chao Suvadhana (His Royal Highness Suvadhana, Princess Consort of Siam.
Thai: พระนางเจ้าสุวัทนา พระวรราชเทวี). Not soon after the King fell gravely ill, on the 24 November 1925, Suvadhana gave birth to a daughter: Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda.
First she lived at Fairhill Villa in Camberley, Surrey, she later moved to Brighton.
During the Second World War the Princess volunteered for the British Red Cross, donating winter clothes and other equipments to British soldiers. She later received a letter of recommendation from the organization. She would spend 22 years in England, she made her own living by investing in stocks and bonds.
Living a comfortable lifestyle with Thai servants.
They bought some land on Sukhumvit Road Soi 38, and build the Ruenruedi Villa Palace. During her later years she carried out many royal duties and became patron of many charitable organizations.
Suvadhana died at Siriraj Hospital on the 10 October 1985 at the age of 79, her funeral was presided over by King Bhumibol Adulyadej (or Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit. 15 April 1905 - 3 April 1924: Mission Krueakaew Abhaiwongse 3 April 1924 - 10 August 1924: Mission Suvadhana Abhaiwongse 10 August 1924 – 11 October 1925: Suvadhana, Royal High Consort 11 October 1925 – 16 November 1925: Her Royal Highness Princess Suvadhana, Princess Consort 16 November 1925 – 10 October 1985: Her Royal Highness Princess Suvadhana, Royal Consort of King Vajiravudh The Princess"s style and title in full: Phra Nang Chao Suvadhana Phravorarajadevi (Thai: พระนางเจ้าสุวัทนา พระวรราชเทวี).
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The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri; Commendation Medal; Grand Cross; The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao; Order of Merit
Royal Decorations The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit King Rama VI Royal Cypher Medal (First Class) King Rama VII Royal Cypher Medal (Second Class) King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal (First Class) The Red Cross Commendation MedalRoyal Decorations The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri Dame Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao Ratana Varabhorn Order of Merit King Rama VI Royal Cypher Medal (First Class) King Rama VII Royal Cypher Medal (Second Class) King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal (First Class) The Red Cross Commendation Medal