Royal cremation of Thai princess

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The Sanam Luang royal ground, foreground, is lighted as the royal cremation of Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi is held there, in front of the temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, April 9, 2012. Princess Bejaratana was the only child of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and was a first cousin of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the present king ofThailand. The Princess passed away on July 27, 2011 at the age of 86.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Princess Bejaratana, the only child of late King Vajiravudh, died in July 2011 from a blood infection at the age of 85 and had lain in state since then. Her remains were transported April 9 in a large golden urn atop a gilded teak chariot pulled by more than 200 men ahead of her cremation in Bangkok.