Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn, has died after a more than three-year battle with a severe illness. The Bureau of the Royal Household announced the princess’s death on Thursday, prompting an outpouring of grief from royal supporters. Crowds gathered outside King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok to pay their final respects. Princess Bajrakitiyabha, a key figure in the royal family, had been ill since December 2022, collapsing during a royal ceremony. Her condition had been closely monitored, and hopes for recovery had persisted until the official announcement. The princess’s death marks a significant moment of national mourning for Thailand.