The a royal line stretches back to the 13th century splendour of the Angkor empire. Currently the king is a constitutional monarch with few real powers but a great deal of political influence. Sign in Join Home Most of the family is mentioned including the First Lady, Bun Rany, who impressed with her political acumen when running the Cambodian Red Cross. The UNTAC organized the 1993 Cambodian general elections, and a coalition government, jointly led by his son The Ministry of the Royal Palace, currently overseen by minister Kong Sam Ol in conjunction with the Supreme Privy Advisory Council, headed by the king's half-brother Prince Norodom Ranariddh assists and advises the king accordingly in carrying out his duties as monarch.

Mythological history. Cambodian prince calls for family's Khmer Rouge killers to be brought to justice In a whitewashed mansion of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, … Cambodia is officially a kingdom. The current King of Cambodia is Norodom Sihamoni, born 14th May, 1953 and eldest son of the former King, Norodom Sihanouk, and his 7th wife Queen Monineath. The monarchy, especially among older Cambodians, is a defining institution. Apr 30, 2019 - Explore adornkhmer's board "KHMER | Royal Family", followed by 135 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about Royal family, Cambodia, Royal. We’ve always been curious about who the members of the royal family are beyond the walls of the Royal Palace. French scholars have been able to trace a direct line from the great kings of Angkor to the current royal family. The king has traditionally been regarded as a god-king . Sage Kambu Swayambhuva; Cambodia (68–1431)