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Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 47. The royal palace announced her passing on Friday, stating she died peacefully on Thursday evening after her condition continued to worsen.

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I ask myself now, what am I exactly? A prosecutor? A criminal lawyer? A diplomat? The answer is everything all together. I say I am a hybrid.

The princess had been hospitalized since December 2022, initially suffering from an abdominal infection. In May, the Bureau of the Royal Household reported that her health had deteriorated, requiring medical devices for lung and kidney support. She was the only child from the King's first marriage to Princess Soamsawali.

Educated in Britain, Thailand, and the United States, Bajrakitiyabha earned a law degree from Cornell University and served as Thailand's ambassador to Austria. She also held positions with the United Nations and was a vocal advocate for women's rights, particularly focusing on improving conditions for women in prison.

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She was loved, respected and admired by people throughout the kingdom. She was kind, talented and of exemplary conduct.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul described the princess as "loved, respected and admired by people throughout the kingdom," noting her dedication to promoting justice, equality, and human dignity. He invited the Thai people to mourn her passing and follow her example. The royal family holds a significant ceremonial role in Thai society, and Princess Bajrakitiyabha was seen as close to her father, holding a senior role in his bodyguard command prior to her hospitalization.

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She dedicated her life to promoting justice, equality, human dignity and rights in society. I invite all Thai people to join in mourning her passing and to follow her example as an inspiration in serving the king and the monarchy.