(3) Descending from here we come to the antechamber to the Chakrapat Phiman building which was the residence of King Rama I, Rama II and Rama III. It has subsequently become customary for the soverign to past at least one night there after the coronation to signify his taking up official residence. On either side of the door into the residence chamber of Chakrapat Phiman are depicted seals of state-- the Lion of the Minister of the Interior, the Elephantine Lion of the Minister of Defence, the Deity of the Crystal Lotus of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, etc. Entering the living apartments of Chakrapat Phiman by mounting a series of steps we come to a hall, at the left of which on the east side is the royal bedchamber. On the west of the hall is a reception chamber where are now kept the regalia and other paraphernalia of kingship.

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