Death and state funeral of Norodom Sihanouk

Death and state funeral of Norodom Sihanouk
Head of the Thammayut Order Bour Kry sits in a royal truck leading the procession that carries the coffin and body of former King Norodom Sihanouk, 17 October 2012.
Date17 October 2012 (funeral procession)
1–4 February 2013 (cremation)
LocationPhnom Penh, Cambodia
ParticipantsGovernment of Cambodia, The Royal Family, and foreign dignitaries

On 15 October 2012, former Cambodian King and Prime Minister Norodom Sihanouk died at the age of 89, in Beijing, China,[1] after suffering health issues. His death was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Nhek Bun Chhay.[2] His body was brought back on 17 October 2012 by King Norodom Sihamoni and Prime Minister Hun Sen. State flags flew at half mast,[3] and the government announced a 7-day mourning period for the former king.

  1. ^ "Cambodian former king Norodom Sihanouk dies aged 89". British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC. 15 October 2012. Archived from the original on 22 August 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodian Leader Through Shifting Allegiances, Dies at 89". The New York Times. 14 October 2012. Archived from the original on 30 March 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Cambodia's national flags fly at half mast at Phnom Penh Airport". Xinhua. 15 October 2012. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2014.

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