Royal Palace of Cambodia
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The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a complex of buildings which serves as the official royal residence of the King of Cambodia. Its full name in Khmer is the Preah Barom Reacheaveang Chaktomuk Serey Mong
The throne hall inside the Royal Palace complex
The original Throne Hall of the palace, postcard dated 1909-1910, This building was demolished in 1915. The current Throne Hall, occupying the same site but considerably larger, was inaugurated in 1919.
Construction of Cambodia Royal Palace, 1866.
The Chan Chhaya Pavilion in 1885 and a now-removed bastion.
Norodom of Cambodia
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Norodom was King of Cambodia from 19 October 1860 until his death in 1904. He was the eldest son of King Ang Duong and was a half-brother of Si Votha and King Sisowath. He was elected to the throne in
Portrait by John Thomson, 1866
Norodom the "second king" (viceroy) of Cambodia in 1859.
Coronation of Norodom, 3 June 1864
Photo of Norodom in his coronation ceremony in Bangkok after Siam returned crown and jewels.