today the nation celebrates the 51st birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn the Princess who has"succeeded in her education and devoted herself to the benefit of the country." These words are a part of the citation read by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on December 5, 1977, when His Majesty bestowed the singular title of"Somdej Phra Theparatana Rajasuda Chao Fah Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Ratana Srimakhunakornpiyachat Sayamboromrajakumari" on his second daughter. Her Royal Highness was only twenty-two years old at the time, and she is the only princess ever to have been bestowed this title. Her entire life has been devoted to learning and working for the