Title(s) Crown Prince Connection with Grandson Predecessor Sisavang Vatthana Monarchy abolished 1975 Parents Vong Savang | Pretend from 1980 Name Soulivong Savang Last monarch Sisavang Vatthana | |
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Grandparents Sisavang Vatthana, Khamphoui Great-grandparents Sisavang Vong, Khamoune, Chao Krum Mahasenapati, Kham-Oun I People also search for Vong Savang, Sisavang Vatthana, Thanyavong Savang, Khamphoui | ||
Jaosai soulivong savang
Crown Prince Soulivong Savang (born May 8, 1963), grandson of the last King of Laos Savang Vatthana, is the pretender to the Lao throne. Laos was a monarchy until 1975, when the communist Pathet Lao seized control of the nation, causing Savang Vatthana to abdicate his throne. Soulivong Savang lives in exile in Paris.
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- Biography
- Education
- Political aspirations
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Another welcome dance for jaosai soulivong savang
Biography
Soulivong Khantharinh was born at the Royal Palace in Luang Prabang to Crown Prince Vong Khantharinh and Princess Mahneelai of the Kingdom of Laos.
After the communist revolution, some members of the royal family were placed in re-education camps where they reportedly died, although Prince Souphanouvong later became Prime Minister of the newly established republic. Prince Khantharinh escaped from captivity in Laos with his younger brother Prince Thayavong Khantharinh in 1981, arriving in France as refugees.
Education
Soulivong Savang attended the University of Clermont-Ferrand in France and also obtained a law degree.
Political aspirations
He has been working to bring about the return of a monarchy as well as "social and charitable reforms" to Laos. His Uncle Prince Sauryavong Khantharinh is currently head of the Laotian royal family and acts as regent to his nephew. A Royal Lao Government in Exile exists.
On September 19, 1997, Soulivong Khantharinh and his Uncle Prince Sauryavong Khantharinh initiated a Royal Lao Conference in Seattle, United States. Over five hundred Lao exiles and representatives of the Hmong, Kmu, Mien, Thaidam and all ethnic minority community attended. This conference established the Lao Representative Abroad Council.
On September 19, 1999, a second conference was held in Montreal, Canada, to follow up the progress of LRAC work and focus on non-profit organizations to support the local and worldwide community through community development, social services, education and job development, promoting cultural activity. Soulivong capitalized on the rise in royalist sentiment in neighboring Thailand.
On November 10, 2007, the Prince married Princess Chansouk Soukthala. The ceremony, which took place in Canada, was attended by 800 guests.