The announcement published in the Royal Gazette on 5 December B.E. 2568 (2025), declaring the Royal Command graciously issued by
His Majesty King Rama X to confer a higher honorific title and royal status upon
Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra.
elevating her to the title:
“Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Phra Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Badindra Chetdhabhakhini”
This royal bestowal is made in honor of Her Royal Highness’s profound contributions and in commemoration of significant national milestones.
Reasons for the Conferment
In 2023 (B.E. 2566), Thailand and the international community commemorated the Centenary of the Birth of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana. In the same year, UNESCO recognized Her Royal Highness as a “Person of International Importance” for her exemplary contributions to:
- Education
- Fundamental sciences and mathematics
- Culture
Furthermore, 2025 (B.E. 2568) marks the 30th Anniversary of her elevation in 1995 (B.E. 2538) to
Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra.
Her extensive merits—ranging from her dedication to public service, education, and culture, to her lifelong support for the arts and music, and her gracious compassion admired both in Thailand and abroad—have inspired deep respect and gratitude across generations.
In recognition of these extraordinary contributions and her exemplary royal virtues,
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn has graciously commanded that her royal relics be elevated to a higher rank, in accordance with royal tradition.
Merits and Contributions Cited in the Royal Gazette
The Royal Gazette highlights several distinguished aspects of Her Royal Highness’s life and work, including:
- Her steadfast loyalty and devotion to the royal family, particularly to Their Majesties the King and Queen Mother
- Her unwavering commitment to public service, especially in the fields of education, culture, and social development
- Her vital role in supporting academic advancement, musical arts, and numerous philanthropic endeavors
- Her internationally recognized scholarly and cultural influence, which earned her global acclaim as a figure of outstanding significance
These distinguished contributions affirm her rightful place as a royal figure of the highest honour, worthy of elevation in accordance with royal custom.
PGVIM’s Tribute to Her Royal Highness
As an institution that bears the Royal Name graciously bestowed by Her Royal Highness,
the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music humbly expresses our profound gratitude for her immeasurable kindness and enduring legacy.
PGVIM remains committed to upholding her ideals—advancing education in classical music, cultivating artistic excellence, and promoting cultural enrichment for the benefit of society—now and in the years to come.
