The Royal Relics and Royal Ashes of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej were collected on 27 October 2017, when the Royal Relics were transferred to Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall and the Royal Ashes to Phra Sri Rattana Chedi in the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
The firing of minute gun salutes during the transferring of the Royal Urn for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the Royal Cremation Day, 26 October, is meant to accord honor to His Majesty the late King.
Many royal families and distinguished representatives from 42 countries are on a visit to Thailand to attend the Royal Cremation Ceremony for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.