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King of Thailand rushes to his daughter’s side following ‘medical emergency’

King Maha Vajiralongkorn has reportedly rushed to be by his daughter’s side following a ‘medical emergency’.

The situation is unclear with the Royal Household declining to comment, however, it is understood that 44-year-old Princess Bajrakitiyabha has suffered a serious health scare.

Journalist Andrew MacGregor Marshall, a specialist on Thailand’s Royal Family, says the Princess fell ill whilst walking her dogs, with the King flying to hospital shortly after.

Mr MacGregor Marshall tweeted: “Several royal sources say Princess Bajrakitiyabha suffered a heart attack today while running with her dogs in Khao Yai national park. Her father King Vajiralongkorn rushed there in a helicopter.

Residents in Bangkok have reportedly seen three large military helicopters returning to the Thai capital from the direction of Khao Yai.

Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s condition is unknown with no official comment being offered.

However, the silence is deafening, with social media alight this evening following many hours of rumour and speculation.