Lao royal family

King Sisavang Vong was the founder of the modern family, consisting of a number of persons in the Lao royal dynasty of the Khun Lo, who are related to the king of Laos, who are entitled to royal titles, and some of whom performed various official engagements on behalf of the royal family and ceremonial duties of state when the kingdom existed.

Members of the royal family include the king and queen (who are now deceased):[citation needed] Their children and grandchildren The sovereign of the Kingdom of Laos is styled as Samdach Brhat Chao Maha Sri Vitha Lan Xang Hom Khao Phra Rajanachakra Lao Parama Sidha Khattiya Suriya Varman Brhat Maha Sri, while the consort of the sovereign is styled as Mahadevi or Samdach Brhat Rajini Akkhara Maha Sri.

When there was a vice-king, they would be styled as the Uparaja, but since 1959, on the death of Prince Phetsarath Rattanavongsa, the position was abolished.

If the sovereign has any sons, he will be given the style Anga Sadet Chao Fa Jaya and if any daughters, she will be styled as Anga Sadet Chao Fa Nying.

If the crown prince has as a son he would be titled as Anga Sadet Chao Rajadhanadha, with the style of His Royal Highness.The daughters of the heir apparent would be styled as Anga Sadet Chao Nying Rajadhanadha, with the style of Her Royal Highness added to their title.

Other titles conferred on senior Princes of the Royal House, included the following, in order of precedence: