Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has married the deputy head of his personal security detail and named her as Queen Suthida.
The unexpected news comes just days before the start of his coronation ceremonies, during which his position will be consecrated after he ascended to the throne in 2016.
King Vajiralongkorn, who also known by the title King Rama X, and Queen Suthida have been long-term partners, although their relationship was never previously acknowledged by the Thai palace.
Footage from the wedding ceremony was broadcast on TV channels in Thailand, with a number of royal family members and other dignitaries present.
Evacuated residents of Oleshky arrive in Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,000
Isolated clashes in France, as tensions erupt after peaceful marches
Residents of Russian-controlled Ukrainian town arrive in Belarus
