Lakshamilavan
| Lakshamilavan ลักษมีลาวัณ |
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Lakshamilavan in her young age.
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3 July 1899 Bangkok, Siam |
| Died | 29 August 1961 (aged 62) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Spouse | Vajiravudh (Rama VI) |
| House | Chakri Dynasty |
| Father | Prince Voravanakara, the Prince Naradhip Prapanpongse |
| Mother | Tad Montrikul |
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Styles of Lakshamilavan Princess Consort of Rama VI |
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| Reference style | Her Royal Highness |
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| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Ma'am |
Lakshamilavan, also spelled Lakshami Lavan (Thai: ลักษมีลาวัณ; rtgs: Laksamilawan; 3 July 1899 – 29 August 1961), née Princess Vanbimol Voravan (Thai: วรรณพิมล วรวรรณ; rtgs: Wanphimon Worawan) was the royal consort of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) of Siam. Her father was Prince Naradhip Prapanpongse, a well-accepted poet and artist of the day.
Princess Lakshamilavan's given name was Mom Chao Varnbimol Voravarn. Born on 3 July 1899, she was the daughter of Prince Naradhip Prapanpongse, and Mom Luang Thad Montreekul. Princess Lakshamilavan's nickname was Thanying Tew or Princess Tew (Thai: ท่านหญิงติ๋ว)
HM King Vajiravudh's first engagement was to HSH Mom Chao Vallabhadevi Voravarn, daughter of Prince Naradhip Prapanpong. King Vajiravudh became close to his fiancee's sister, HSH Princess (Mom Chao) Varnbimol Voravarn, during his engagement. The king changed Princess Varnbimol Voravarn's name to Mom Chao Lakshamilavan Voravarn. He kept his affair secret for eight months, after which time he decreed the annulment of his first engagement and promptly elevated Mom Chao Lakshamilavan to the rank of Pra Ong Chao (Royal Highness); they were married in 1922. On 27 August 1922, the king held a celebration of his bestowing of the title of "Pra Nang Ther" to his new wife — a title that is above 'princess' but below that of a queen (approximation: "Princess Consort").
As much as he adored his wife, the king's first priority was to produce an heir to the throne but the couple failed to conceive. Another consort, Miss Prapai Sucharitkul, became pregnant, which earned her the title of Queen Indrasakdi Sachi. Sadly, the new queen miscarried three times. Meanwhile, Princess Laksami saw her inability to produce an heir was, effectively, a failure to fulfill her duty as a Royal Consort. She chose to "retire" from her position and took up a simpler life outside the royal court. Laksami moved to a small palace estate and lived her life writing plays and poetry for the theater — a gift she inherited from her father. This was encouraged by her ex-husband, the king. Laksami later wrote a letter under a picture of herself and sent it to her former husband with a message that read: "I present the love that can no longer be in this world for you."
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