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The Great Crown of Victory or “Phra Maha Phichai Mongkut

The crown was made by the royal command of King Rama I. Previous days, the

crown was considered the next most important item in the whole set of Royal Regalia,

following the Nine-tiered Umbrella in importance. But later, when Siam had more contact with

European countries and reviewed their royal procedures, Siam changed the status of the

crown. In Europe, the status of Kingship is bestowed when the King puts on the crown.

Therefore, when King Rama IV was coronated and presented with the crown, His Majesty

placed the crown upon his head and gave an audience to the foreign diplomatic corps while
wearing it. From then on, the Great Crown of Victory was reconsidered as the most important

article of all the Royal Regalia and every King will wear this crown in the Royal Coronation

Ceremony. Created in the reign of King Rama I in the 1782, it is made of gold and adorned

with diamonds. It weighs 7.3 kg, symbolising the weight of the responsibilities the king carries.

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