For the Thai people, the title was a well-earned and well deserved honour for the princess. All over Thailand, Her Royal Highness is affectionately spoken of as"our or"Somdej Phrathep". Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was bom on April 2, 1955, at Amporn Villa, the third child of Their Majesties the King and Queen. She grew up with the understanding that with privilege also comes duty. She had to look no further for role mod- els than to her own parents, Their Majesties the King and Queen. On this day throughout Thailand, people will celebrate and wish Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn a long life, good health, happiness and a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!