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Ubol Ratana

Princess Ubol Ratana with her daughter, Ploypailin Jensen
Born April 5, 1951 (1951-04-05) (age 56)
Lausanne, Switzerland
Title Princess of Thailand
Spouse Peter Ladd Jensen (1972-1998)
Children Ploypailin, Poom, Sirikitiya
Relatives Bhumibol Adulyadej and Sirikit
Thai Royal Family

Princess Ubol Ratana (Thai: ทูลกระหม่อมหญิง อุบลรัตน์ฯ,; Full name: ทูลกระหม่อมหญิง อุบลรัตนราชกัญญา สิริวัฒนาพรรณวดี, "Tunkramhom Ying Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Phannavadi"), born April 5, 1951 in Lausanne, Switzerland, is the eldest child of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 444 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (788 × 1064 pixel, file size: 210 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Ubol Ratana and Ploypailin Jensen on the cover of Dichan magazine, no. ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year (96th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... Lausanne (pronounced ) is a city in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva (French: Lac Léman), and facing Évian-les-Bains (France) and with the Jura mountains to its north. ... Peter Jensen, (born 1951) is the American ex-spouse of Princess Ubol Rattana Rajakanya of Thailand. ... Khun Ploypailin, the grandchild of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand and the eldest daughter of Princess Ubolratana, was born on 1982. ... Prince Bhumi Jensen Bhumi Jensen (Thai: ภูมิ เจนเซ่น, always called Bhumi คุณพุ่ม; or Khun Poom) (August 16, 1983 - December 26, 2004), was a grandson of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, after whom he was named. ... Sirikitiya Jensen (Khun Mai or Khun Sirikitiya Mahidol in Thailand) (Thai: ) is a member of the Thai Royal Family. ... Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ; IPA: ; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet;  ) (born December 5, 1927), is the current King of Thailand. ... King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit on their coronation day This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Chakri dynasty have ruled Thailand since king Taksin was declared mad in 1782. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 280 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (700 × 1500 pixel, file size: 667 KB, MIME type: image/png) Chakri Dynastys symbol, trident (trishula) in the wheel (chakra). ... Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ; IPA: ; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet;  ) (born December 5, 1927), is the current King of Thailand. ... Queen Sirikit (born August 12, 1932), is the wife and Queen Consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), King of Thailand. ... Khun Ploypailin, the grandchild of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand and the eldest daughter of Princess Ubolratana, was born on 1982. ... Prince Bhumi Jensen Bhumi Jensen (Thai: ภูมิ เจนเซ่น, always called Bhumi คุณพุ่ม; or Khun Poom) (August 16, 1983 - December 26, 2004), was a grandson of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, after whom he was named. ... Princess Sirikitiya Jensen Sirikitiya Jensen (Thai: คุณใหม่ สิริกิติยา เจนเ่ซ่น, Called: Mai Jensen) (March 18, 1985- ), is a granddaughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. ... HRH Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn of Thailand Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (born July 28, 1952) is the only son of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand, and Queen Sirikit. ... Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the first grandchild of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand, is the eldest daughter of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajralongkorn and HRH Princess Soamsavali. ... Her Royal Highness Princess Siriwannawari Nariratana (born 8 January 1987), is the only daughter of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajralongkorn and Mom Sujarini Mahidol (Wiwatcharawong) or commonly known as Yuvadhida Polpraserth. ... Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti of Thailand, (born 29 April 2005), is a member of the Thailand Royal Family, grandson of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) of Thailand and the eldest legitimate son of Maha Vajiralongkorn, Crown Prince of Thailand, His mother is Princess Srirasmi, the Crown Princes second legal wife. ... HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (Thai: ; Som det phra thep phra rat raat cha su daa Chao fa Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Ratha si ma ku na korn pi ya chat Siam ba rom ma raat cha ku maa ree) is an extremely popular princess of Thailand... Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn or Chulabhorn Walailak, born July 4, 1957 in Bangkok, is a Princess of Thailand, the youngest daughter of HM King Bhumipol Adulyadej and HM Queen Sirikit of Thailand. ... Her Royal Highness Princess Siribhachudhabhorn or commonly known as Ong Rhi pa (born 8 October 1982), is the eldest daughter of HRH Princess Chulabhorn and Royal Thai Air Force Flight Lieutenant Virayudh Didyasarin (now, Air Vice Marshal). ... Her Royal Highness Princess Adityadhornkitikhun or commonly known as Ong Tid (born 5 May 1984), is the second daughter of HRH Princess Chulabhorn and Royal Thai Air Force Flight Lieutenant Virayudh Didyasarin (now, Air Vice Marshal). ... HRH Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi the only daughter of late King Vajiravudh of Thailand (Siam) Princess Bejaratana HRH Princess Bejaratana (pronounced Pet-Cha-Rat) was born on 24 November 1925, the only child of HM King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and HRH Pra Nang Chao Suvadhana. ... HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, (born 6 May 1923, London, England), is a Princess of Thailand, the eldest sister of King Bhumibol Adulyadej(Rama IX). ... Thanpuying Dhasanawalaya Sornsongkram(born 11 November 1945, Switzerland), is the only daughter of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana and Colonel Aram Rattakun Serireongrit. ... Princess Srirasmi (born December 9, 1971) is the current consort of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year (96th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... Lausanne (pronounced ) is a city in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, situated on the shores of Lake Geneva (French: Lac Léman), and facing Évian-les-Bains (France) and with the Jura mountains to its north. ... Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ; IPA: ; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet;  ) (born December 5, 1927), is the current King of Thailand. ... King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit on their coronation day This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...


Education

After finishing her secondary school education, the Princess left for the United States for her tertiary education. She studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) majoring in Mathematics, and later at the University of California at Los Angeles. It was while at M.I.T. that she first met the man she would marry, Peter Ladd Jensen. She graduated with a Masters degree in public health from the University of California at Los Angeles. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private, coeducational research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ... The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university situated in the neighborhood of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... Peter Jensen, (born 1951) is the American ex-spouse of Princess Ubol Rattana Rajakanya of Thailand. ... Public health is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. ... The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university situated in the neighborhood of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ...


Marriage and family

Princess Ubol Ratana married Peter Ladd Jensen in 1972. She relinquished her royal title and settled in the United States with her husband. Their first child, a daughter, Ploypailin was born in 1981; followed by a son, Poom Jensen (affectionately known as Khun Bhumi) in 1983 and another daughter, Sirikitiya in 1985. After years of rumored marital problems, their divorce was officially announced in 1998. Princess Ubol Ratana and her children lived in San Diego, California until 2001, when they relocated back to Thailand. Princess Ubol Ratana acts in a semi-official capacity as "public relations princess". Peter Jensen, (born 1951) is the American ex-spouse of Princess Ubol Rattana Rajakanya of Thailand. ... Khun Ploypailin, the grandchild of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand and the eldest daughter of Princess Ubolratana, was born on 1982. ... Prince Bhumi Jensen Bhumi Jensen (Thai: ภูมิ เจนเซ่น, always called Bhumi คุณพุ่ม; or Khun Poom) (August 16, 1983 - December 26, 2004), was a grandson of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, after whom he was named. ... Sirikitiya Jensen (Khun Mai or Khun Sirikitiya Mahidol in Thailand) (Thai: ) is a member of the Thai Royal Family. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Nickname: Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates: , Country United States State California County San Diego Founded July 16, 1769 Incorporated March 27, 1850 Government  - Mayor Jerry Sanders  - City Attorney Michael Aguirre  - City Council Scott Peters Kevin Faulconer Toni Atkins Tony Young Brian Maienschein Donna Frye Jim Madaffer...


Her son, Bhumi, was born with autism. Bhumi's autism improved as he grew. He attended school and later university, where he majored in physical education. Bhumi Jensen drowned on December 26, 2004 in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami disaster, while riding a jet-ski off Kao Lak, Phrang-Nga Prov., on holiday with his mother. King Bhumibol Adulyadej granted Bhumi a royal funeral, which was attended by the royal family. Autism is classified by the World Health Organization and American Psychological Association as a developmental disability that results from a disorder of the human central nervous system. ... Prince Bhumi Jensen Bhumi Jensen (Thai: ภูมิ เจนเซ่น, always called Bhumi คุณพุ่ม; or Khun Poom) (August 16, 1983 - December 26, 2004), was a grandson of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, after whom he was named. ... December 26 is the 360th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, 361st in leap years. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Animation of the tsunami caused by the earthquake (see also the full-length version) The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC (07:58:53 local time) on December 26, 2004. ... Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ; IPA: ; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet;  ) (born December 5, 1927), is the current King of Thailand. ...


Royal title

Princess Ubol Ratana was born with the titles of Her Royal Highness and Princess Chao Fa, but gave these up on her marriage to an American citizen, Peter Ladd Jensen. Her title, Chao Fa was lost because she married a commoner. She had previously held the royal title Chao Fa Ubolratana Rajakunya. She still retains the style of Tunkramom Ying, which alludes to the status of Chao Fa, but she does not officially hold the Chao Fa title at present. The Thai royal and noble titles signify distance of the bearers to the King. ... Peter Jensen, (born 1951) is the American ex-spouse of Princess Ubol Rattana Rajakanya of Thailand. ... The Thai royal and noble titles signify distance of the bearers to the King. ... A style of office, or honorific, is a form of address which by tradition or law precedes a reference to a person who holds a title or post, or to the political office itself. ... The Thai royal and noble titles signify distance of the bearers to the King. ...


Since her return to Thailand, she has increasingly taken part in royal ceremonies, though not to the extent of her royal siblings.


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PRINCESS UBOL RATANA VISITS ROYAL CLIFF BEACH RESORT (200 words)
Pattaya, Thailand – Princess Ubol Ratana, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the King and the Queen, recently visited the multi award-winning Royal Cliff Beach Resort on a private trip.
The princess stayed at the Royal Cliff Grand & Spa, one of the four 5-Star hotels of the Resort.
Princess Ubol Ratana is welcomed by the Royal Cliff Beach Resort Managing Director Mrs.
Ubol Ratana Information (338 words)
Ubol Ratana (Thai: ทูลกระหม่อมหญิง อุบลรัตน์ฯ,; Full name: ทูลกระหม่อมหญิง อุบลรัตนราชกัญญา สิริวัฒนาพรรณวดี, "Tunkramhom Ying Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Phannavadi"), born April 5, 1951 in Lausanne, Switzerland, is the eldest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand.
Princess Ubol Ratana married Peter Ladd Jensen in 1972.
Princess Ubol Ratana was born with the titles of Her Royal Highness and Princess Chao Fa, but gave up her royal titles on marrying an American citizen, Peter Ladd Jensen.
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