Sirikit Queen Biography: Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Children, Spouse

Queen Sirikit, known as the Queen Mother of Thailand, is a beloved figure who served as Queen Consort from 1950 to 2016 alongside King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-reigning monarch at the time.

Her grace, compassion, and commitment to preserving Thai heritage, including silk weaving and the khon masked dance, have earned her the title of a national treasure.

Profile

• Full Name: Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara
• Stage Name: Queen Sirikit
• Born: August 12, 1932
• Age: 92 years old
• Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
• Nationality: Thai
• Occupation: Queen Consort (1950–2016), Queen Mother, Humanitarian, Actress
• Height: 163 cm
• Religion: Buddhism
• Parents: Prince Nakkhatra Mangkala Kitiyakara ,Mom Luang Bua Snidvongs
• Siblings: Kalyanakit Kitiyakara, Adulakit Kitiyakara, Busba Kitiyakara
• Spouse: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (M. 1950–2016)
• Children: Princess Ubolratana, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Princess Chulabhorn
• Relationship: Widowed
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life & Education

Queen Sirikit was born on August 12, 1932, in Bangkok, Thailand. Her father, Prince Nakkhatra Mangkala Kitiyakara, and her mother, Mom Luang Bua Snidvongs.

Sirikit’s ethnicity is Thai, and she was raised in the Buddhist faith, which shaped her deep respect for Thai traditions.

She had two older brothers, Kalyanakit and Adulakit, and a younger sister, Busba. As a child, she loved visiting her paternal grandmother and exploring Thailand’s beauty, which sparked her lifelong passion for her country’s heritage.

Sirikit began her schooling at Rajini School (Queen’s College) in Bangkok at age four, later moving to Saint Francis Xavier Convent School during World War II for safety. When her father became Thailand’s ambassador to France, Denmark, and the United Kingdom, she studied in these countries, becoming fluent in French and English.

In France, she trained to become a pianist at a music academy in Paris, where she met her future husband, King Bhumibol.

Her global education provided her with a unique blend of Thai pride and an international perspective, which she later utilized to promote Thailand worldwide.

Career

Queen Sirikit became Queen Consort of Thailand on April 28, 1950, marrying King Bhumibol Adulyadej just before his coronation.

In 1956, when the king became a Buddhist monk for a short time, she served as regent, earning the title “Somdet Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Borommarachininat” for her excellent leadership.

Her work focused on helping Thailand’s people, primarily through the SUPPORT Foundation, which she founded to revive traditional crafts, such as Thai silk-weaving, and train rural families to earn an income.

She also served as the honorary president of the Thai Red Cross since 1956, aiding refugees from Cambodia and Myanmar, and supporting tsunami victims in 2004.

Sirikit promoted Thai culture globally, collaborating with designer Pierre Balmain to create a wardrobe that blended Thai and Western styles for a 1960 world tour. She also revived the khon masked dance, a Thai tradition, through her foundation’s performances.

Her efforts to preserve Thailand’s forests and support Muslim communities in southern provinces, such as Pattani, made her a beloved figure in the region.

She had a minor acting role in the 1970 German TV series Romeo und Julia ’70. Since a stroke in 2012, she has stayed out of public life but remains a symbol of Thai compassion.

Social Media

Queen Sirikit maintains a private life, and no official social media accounts are linked to her.

Personal Life

Queen Sirikit, 92, married King Bhumibol Adulyadej on April 28, 1950, at Srapathum Palace in Bangkok, just before his coronation.

They met in Paris when she was 15, and their bond grew after she visited him during his recovery from a 1948 car accident.

Their love story, marked by a simple Buddhist wedding, inspired many Thais. They had four children: Princess Ubolratana (born 1951), King Maha Vajiralongkorn (born 1952), Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (born 1955), and Princess Chulabhorn (born 1957).

Sirikit was a devoted mother, balancing royal duties with family time. Her height is 163 cm, and she carries herself with elegance, often showcasing Thai silk in her iconic outfits. After King Bhumibol died in 2016, she became the Queen Mother.

A stroke in 2012 limited her public role, but her love for Thailand remains strong, celebrated each year on her birthday, which also coincides with Mother’s Day.

Net Worth

Queen Sirikit’s net worth is not publicly disclosed, as is common for Thai royals.

Estimates suggest it could be in the millions due to her royal status, properties, and involvement in charitable foundations.

Her wealth likely comes from royal assets and her work with the SUPPORT Foundation, which promotes Thai crafts globally. Her focus has always been on helping Thais rather than personal gain.