THE FINAL full-dress rehearsal for the grand royal procession that will bring HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s cremains to the Grand Palace took place yesterday amid tears from onlookers. Held yesterday were the final full-dress rehearsals of three royal processions that will be staged as part of the Royal Cremation of the late monarch. It included the royal chariots and palanquins that will be used for the Collection of the Royal Relics and the Royal Ashes. The late King reigned over Thailand for seven full decades until his passing on October 13 last year. Those in the prime zones will get a full view of the royal ceremonies in honour of the late King.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 22, 2017 18:00 UTC