Thailand’s King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Sririkit led a royal procession on Saturday to move the body of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati from Chulalongkorn Hospital to Pimarn Rattaya Hall within the Grand Palace complex. The transfer marks a key step in traditional funeral rites for the princess, who collapsed December 14th and was later pronounced dead. Large crowds of mourners lined the streets to pay their respects as the royal motorcade passed. The princess, the only daughter of the current king, was 44 years old and a key figure in the royal family. Details regarding the official funeral arrangements have not yet been released. The procession signifies the commencement of a period of national mourning in Thailand.