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Vallabha Devi
Born	(1892-10-25)25 October 1892 Bangkok, Siam
Died	7 April 1951(1951-04-07) (aged 58) Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
House	Vorawan family (Chakri dynasty)
Father	Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong
Mother	Lady In

Vallabha Devi also spelled Warnrabhathewee (Thai: วัลลภาเทวี; RTGS: Wanlapha Thewi; 25 October 1892 – 7 April 1951), born Princess Wanwimon Worawan (Thai: วรรณวิมล วรวรรณ), was the eldest child and first daughter of Worawannakon, Prince Narathip Praphanphong and Lady In. She was former fiancée of Vajiravudh, King Rama VI of Siam.

Her younger half-sister, Lakshamilavan was elevated to Princess consort of Vajiravudh. However Lakshamilavan separated her residence from her husband.

Biography

Princess Wanwimon Worawan met King Rama VI when she was 27 years old, while King Rama VI was 40. The King was playing bridge at the Phayathai Palace where a painting contest was also being held, with many women in the social circle of the royal family in attendance, when they met. The King and Princess Wanwimon Worawan reportedly connected over their similar tastes in the arts and literature, and shared an appreciation for witty, urbane conversation. Shortly after the news of King Rama VI's engagement to Princess Wanwimon Worawan, she became known by the new name of Vallabha Devi. During their engagement, when the princess came to Chitralada Royal Villa, she frequently spoke on the phone with the King.

Just eight months after their engagement had been first announced, news came that it was to be dissolved—the royal rank of the Princess was reduced and she was requested to reside within the palace for the remainder of the King's reign. The reasons for the sudden withdrawal of the engagement were never publicized. After the death of King Rama VI, Worawan lived at Phra Karuna Niwas Palace at Phichai Road. She died in 1951 at the age of 58.

References

1. ^ Voravan, Rudi (1957). The Story of Rudivoravan Princess of Siam (PDF). New York: E.P. Dutton & Company. Inc. p. 10.
2. Yothong, Chanan. Nai Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi Hok . Bangkok : Matichon. 2013, p. 9 (in Thai)
3. Phlainoi, Sombat. Phraborommarachini lae chaochommanda haeng ratchasamnaksayam . Bangkok : Than Books, 2011, p. 194 (in Thai)
4. ศิลปวัฒนธรรม (2020-06-19). ""พระคู่หมั้นพระองค์แรก" ของร.6 กับความขัดข้องพระราชหฤทัยใน "พระองค์เจ้าวัลลภาเทวี"". ศิลปวัฒนธรรม (in Thai). Retrieved 2021-05-24.
5. "พระเจ้าวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าวัลลภาเทวี ผู้มีความคิดที่ล้ำสมัยสตรีไทย ยุครัชกาลที่6 (His Royal Highness Her Royal Highness Princess Vallabhadevi Thai women with cutting-edge ideas King Rama 6 era)" (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2019-07-29.
6. "ตำนาน "พระองค์เจ้าวัลลภาเทวี" สตรีที่ถูกจองจำในวังตลอดรัชกาล". liekr. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2021-05-24.

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The generations are numbered from the establishment of the Chakri dynasty from 1782
Rama I	Daughters Chanthaburi Nieces Sri Suriyendra
Rama II	Great-great-granddaughters Vibhavadi Rangsit
Rama III	Granddaughters Somanass Waddhanawathy Debsirindra Phannarai Ubolratana Narinaga Saovabhark Nariratana Saisavali Bhiromya
Rama IV	Daughters Chandrmondol Kannika Kaeo Sunanda Kumariratana Savang Vadhana Saovabha Phongsri Sukhumala Marasri Naphaphon Prapha Phakphimonphan Banchob Benchama Daksinajar Manyaphathon Somawati Sinak Sawat Kanokwan Lekha Khae Khai Duang Phuang Soi Sa-ang Orathai Thepkanya Kanchanakon Arunwadi Wani Rattanakanya Montha Noppharat Nari Rattana Charoenkamon Suksawat Granddaughters Dibyasambandh Abha Barni Chavi Vilaya Gagananga Dhasani Nonglaksana Svastivatana Bimbhaktra Bhani Svastivatana Nonglaksana Dhasani Svastivatana Rambai Barni Barabimalabanna Voravan Vallabha Devi Lakshamilavan Prabhavasit Narimol Great-granddaughters Uthaikanya Bhanubandhu
Rama V	Daughters Bahurada Manimaya Kannabhorn Bejaratana Vichitra Chiraprabha Valaya Alongkorn Sirabhorn Sobhon Suddha Dibyaratana Yaovamalaya Narumala Chandra Saradavara Nabhachara Chamrassri Malini Nobhadara Nibha Nobhadol Vimolnaka Nabisi Srivilailaksana Suvabaktra Vilayabanna Bandhavanna Varobhas Adorndibyanibha Suchitra Bharani Oraongka Ankayuba Ajrabarni Rajkanya Orabindu Benyabhak Phongpraphai Yaovabha Bongsanid Praves Vorasamai Bismai Bimalasataya Sasibongse Prabai Prabha Bannabilaya Prabai Bannabilas Vapi Busbakara Komala Saovamala Lavad Voraong Abbhantripaja Dibyalangkarn Beatrice Bhadrayuvadi Charoensri Chanamayu Voralaksanavadi Chudharatana Rajakumari Hemvadi Oraprabandh Rambai Adisaya Suriyabha Granddaughters Galyani Vadhana Induratana Paribatra* Vimolchatra Great-granddaughters Marsi Paribatra Rangsinobhadol Yugala* Great-great-granddaughters Soamsawali
Rama VI	Daughter Bejaratana Rajasuda
Rama VII	No Children
Rama VIII	No Children
Rama IX	Daughters Ubolratana Rajakanya* Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda Chulabhorn Walailak Granddaughters Siribha Chudabhorn Aditayadorn Kitikhun
Rama X	Daughters Bajrakitiyabha Sirivannavari
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