Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya has received the Knight Grand Cross, the highest class of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.

Mr. Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, conferred the honor upon the Princess on 20 October 2026 at the Presidential Palace in Rome.

This honor recognizes Her Royal Highness's outstanding contributions to promoting Italian art, culture, and creativity globally, particularly in the fields of fashion, design, and craftsmanship, which are the foundations of Italian identity.

Furthermore, Her Royal Highness is well known for her talent and visionary approach, seamlessly integrating Italian materials, traditional techniques, and artisanal expertise into her own creative masterpieces.

In 1960, the then President of the Italian Republic, Giovanni Gronchi, received royal permission to confer the Knight Grand Cross upon His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great.