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The Thai royal family, (L to R) King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn & Queen Sirikit receives respects from attending dignitaries, appearing at a balcony of Anantasamakom Throne Hall, 05 December 1999 to mark the King's birthday. The world's longest-reigning monarch celebrated his 72nd birthday, which marks the start of seventh Buddhist cycle believed to be auspicious for Thai people. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Pornchai KITTIWONGSAKUL (Photo credit should read PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images)