Episode 2 of 3

Adoption of Grand Palace Name

When
1851
Where
Grand Palace, Bangkok
Part of
Mongkut (Rama IV) crowned King of Siam

The name Grand Palace was first used in official documents during Mongkut's reign in 1851.

During the reign of King Mongkut, the name Phra Boromma Maha Ratcha Wang or Grand Palace was first used in official documents. This change of name was made during the elevation of Prince Chutamani to the title of Second King Pinklao in 1851.

Sources

  1. Grand Palace Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21

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