Monarchy of Suriya

King of Suriya
กษัตริย์ แห่ง ราชอาณาจักรสุริยา
Incumbent
Suriyathibodi XVI
Since 4526
Title	King of Suriya
Style	His Majesty
Heir apparent	Chaiarun
First monarch	Suriyathibodi I
Formation	4118
Residence	Maha Bhanuwong Palace

The monarchy of Suriya refers to the constitutional monarchy and monarch of the Kingdom of Suriya. The King of Suriya is the head of state and head of the ruling Bhanuwong Dynasty. The King's power is limited to that of a symbolic figurehead to whom people are to give love and respect. The monarch also represents peace, stability, and prosperity to the Suriyan people.

Role

The king performs important functions of state as per required by the constitution. This includes but is not limited to:

• Appointing the Prime Minister of Suriya and the Cabinet of Suriya.
• Convening over the opening of the two legislative bodies, the National Legislative Assembly and the Senate.
• Serving as the Supreme Commander of the Royal Suriyan Armed Forces.
• Meeting with the Prime Minister on a monthly basis in which the King is briefed on matters of state.
• Receiving credentials from ambassadors.
• Possessing the power of commutation and pardon.
• Appointing a fixed number of members to serve on state institutions such as the Senate and the Constitutional Council.
• Awarding of honours.
• Performance of ceremonial functions.

List of Suriyan Monarchs

Bhanuwong Dynasty

Portrait	Name	Reign	Original Name	Notes
	Suriyathibodi I The Great	4118-4157	Boromathit	First King of Suriya Founder of Noppharat
	Suriyathibodi II	4157-4173	Varoonarit	Son of Suriyathibodi I and Queen Rangsima
	Suriyathibodi III	4173-4201	Raphibhuvadol	Son of Suriyathibodi II and Queen Yuwadi
	Suriyathibodi IV	4201-4219	Raphibhumin	Son of Suriyathibodi III and Queen Rumbhai
	Suriyathibodi V	4219-4234	Usanachoti	Son of Suriyathibodi IV and Queen Atchara
	Suriyathibodi VI The Great	4234-4283	Theprangsi	Son of Suriyathibodi V and Queen Jongkolni First king to adapt cultures from the colonial powers.
	Suriyathibodi VII	4283-4296	Chairangsi	Son of Suriyathibodi VI and Queen Suriyabhorn No heirs
	Suriyathibodi VIII	4296-4305	Arunbhanu	Younger brother Suriyathibodi VII
	Suriyathibodi IX	4305-4322	Rangsimakorn	Son of Suriyathibodi VIII and Queen Budsaba
	Suriyathibodi X	4322-4368	Ravinaruebet	Son of Suriyathibodi IX and Queen Somsuma
	Suriyathibodi XI	4368-4395	Viravaroon	Son of Suriyathibodi X and Queen Amphabhorn
	Suriyathibodi XII	4395-4444	Vichaibhanu	Son of Suriyathibodi V and Queen Martmala
	Suriyathibodi XIII The Great	4444-4499	Athityakorn	Grandson of Suriyathibodi XII and son of deceased Crown Prince Raphipol Longest-reigning monarch
	Suriyathibodi XIV	4499-4526	Chotiravindara	Son of Suriyathibodi XIII and Queen Nisamanee No male heirs
	Suriyathibodi XV	4526-4569	Saengsrichai	Nephew of Suriyathibodi XIV Involved in Crown Prince Crisis
	Suriyathibodi XVI	4569-present	Arunothai	Son of Suriyathibodi XV and Queen Angsumalin

Royal regalia

The present set of royal regalia of Suriya and the royal utensils was created mostly during the reign of Suriyathibodi I and Suriyathibodi VI, after the previous set was lost during Fall of Ayuchathani kingdom. The regalia is used mainly during the coronation ceremony of the king at the beginning of every reign.

The Great Crown of Suriyamahakasatmongkut. The mask part was taken out in the late era of Suriyathibodi VI.

• Great Nine-Tiered Umbrella - the most important regalia.
• Great Crown of the Suriyamahakasatmongkut - official headgear.
• Gown of the Great House of Bhanuwong - official gown.
• Sword of Mahaburuth- created under the command of Suriyathibodi I, represents military power.
• Royal Staff - symbol of justice.
• Royal Slippers - official footwear made of gold.
• Rings of Noppharat - The only regalias of Suriya that survived from the Fall of Ayuchathani kingdom.
• Weapons of sovereignty - including: Long spear, the Trident, the Elephant goad, the Bow and Musket.

Symbols of Kingship

• Emblem of the Kingdom of Suriya
• The Royal Flags
• The Suriyan Royal Anthem