Key facts
- Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has died at age 47.
- She was the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
- The princess had been in a coma since December 2022.
- Her coma followed heart problems and subsequent infections.
- Thousands of mourners lined Bangkok streets for her funeral procession.
- Mourners were dressed in black.
- Princess Bajrakitiyabha was known for her legal career and humanitarian work.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 47. She had been in a coma since December 2022 following heart problems and subsequent infections. Her death was marked by a royal funeral procession in Bangkok, where thousands of Thais dressed in black lined the streets to honor her. The princess was recognized for her contributions to legal work and humanitarian efforts. She collapsed in December 2022, leading to her extended period in a coma before her passing this week.