In 1906, His Majesty King Sisowath brought the Royal Ballet of Cambodia to France. The dancers were under the direction of the King’s favourite daughter, Her Royal Highness Princess Sisowath Somphady (1865 – 193…). She really impressed everyone, especially the journalists. Rodin, himself, draws a portrait of the almighty princess.
Samdech Preah Voreachny Vann (left) was married to King Sisowath (1840-1927) of Cambodia and was the beloved Mother of King Sisowath Monivong (1875-1941)
Her sister, Khun Sa-Im was also married to King Sisowath and has two children: HRH Princess Sisowath Samphady (1865-193…) and HRH Prince Sisowath Duong Mathura (1873-1908)
They were very loved by King Sisowath and were both members of the Royal Ballet.
Photo Credits: Archives Nationales of France
On Friday 10th June 2016, in Phnom Penh, Her Majesty Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk granted me the honour of a Royal Audience in Kantha Bopha Pavillion at 11.00 a.m.
On this occasion, I presented to Her Majesty my respectful wishes for Her 80th Birthday, which will be celebrated on June 18th and presented the Queen-Mother the special gift that Mr. Ferruccio Ferragamo, Chairman of Salvatore Ferragamo, sent to Her Majesty, knowing that his brand has been the favourite of Queen Monineath for numerous decades.
Were also present HRH Princess Samdech Sisowath Pongneary Monipong, my beloved Aunt, HRH Princess Samdech Reach Botrey Preah Anoch Norodom Arunrasmy and Her daughter, HRH Princess Norodom Reasmey Ponita.
On Sunday 1st May 2016, in Phnom Penh, His Majesty Preah Karuna Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath King Norodom Sihamoni granted me the honour of a Royal Audience in Khemarin Palace at 11.00 a.m.
Article de Philippe Delorme, paru dans “Point de vue” la semaine du 6 novembre 2004
SUCCEDE AL FIGLIO SUL TRONO DI CAMBOGIA.
Phnom Penh (Cambogia). Il re Norodom Suramarit insieme alla regina Kossamak siede sul trono nel giorno dell’incoronazione. Vestito dei tradizionali paludamenti d’oro con il copricapo a forma di cono splendente di perle, il re Norodom ha ricevuto per molti giorni l’omaggio dei suoi sudditi, mentre in tutto il paese avevano luogo le cerimonie e i festeggiamenti ufficiali. Egli ha sessanta anni e sul trono di Cambogia – uno dei regni semindipendenti dell’Indocina – ha preso il posto del figlio Sihanouk che è diventato in compenso primo ministro e capo del governo. A sua volta, Sihanouk era stato scelto come re dalla nonna materna, che aveva regnato prima di lui. La Cambogia ha quattro milioni di abitanti.
Article published in “Jours de France”, week of 17 to 24 March 1956
Entrefilet dans la rubrique des “nouvelles brèves” du Figaro du 1er Novembre 1940 au sujet de la démobilisation de mon grand-père, le Prince Sisowath Monipong et de son frère aîné, le Prince Héritier Sisowath Monireth
“Ancien élève de Saint-Cyr et sous-lieutenant au 1er Etranger, le Prince Sisowath Monireth, prince héritier du Cambodge et le Prince Sisowath Monipong qui s’était engagé dans l’aviation après avoir obtenu son brevet de pilote, viennent d’être démobilisés. Ils se sont tous deux retirés à Nice”
Sisowath Ravivaddhana Monipong 