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Norodom Sihamoni, the current King of Cambodia, is the eldest son of former King Norodom Sihanouk. He became the monarch in 2004 after his father’s abdication. Sihamoni has a background in cultural advocacy, serving as a ballet instructor and a diplomat before ascending the throne. During his reign, he has continued to support various philanthropic causes while balancing his constitutional role amid Cambodia’s political developments.
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About the Norodom Sihamoni
Norodom Sihamoniis King of Cambodia. He became King on 14 October 2004, a week after the abdication of his father, Norodom Sihanouk.
He is the eldest son of King Sihanouk and former Queen consort Norodom Monineath and is the fourth monarch from the royal House of Norodom. Before his selection by a nine-member throne council as the next monarch, Sihamoni served as Cambodia’s ambassador to the United Nations and UNESCO. He was educated in Czechoslovakia and was known for his work as a cultural ambassador in Europe and as a classical ballet instructor when he was still a prince. During his reign, Sihamoni has continued his cultural advocacy alongside supporting various philanthropic causes, while balancing his role as a constitutional monarch amid Cambodia’s political developments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Norodom Sihamoni is the current King of Cambodia. He became the monarch in 2004, a week after the abdication of his father, former King Norodom Sihanouk.
Norodom Sihamoni was born on May 14, 1953.
Before becoming King, Norodom Sihamoni served as Cambodia’s ambassador to the United Nations and UNESCO, and was known for his work as a cultural ambassador in Europe and as a classical ballet instructor.
Norodom Sihamoni was selected by a nine-member throne council as the next monarch after the abdication of his father, former King Norodom Sihanouk.
During his reign, Norodom Sihamoni has continued his cultural advocacy alongside supporting various philanthropic causes, while balancing his role as a constitutional monarch amid Cambodia’s political developments.
Norodom Sihamoni was educated in Czechoslovakia.
Norodom Sihamoni is the fourth monarch from the royal House of Norodom.
3 Quotes by Norodom Sihamoni
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In all my life and in the future, I will always be a faithful and loyal servant to all of my compatriots.
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I will devote my body and soul to the service of the people and the nation.
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I will always stay close to all compatriots, and share together the happiness and suffering.
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