King and Queen-Mother Return Home

Cambodia (Kohker) – His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, and Her majesty Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk returned home this afternoon from China where they had stayed since August 12 for a routine medical checkup.

Upon their arrival at around 4:00 p.m., the Cambodian monarchs were warmly greeted at Phnom Penh International Airport by National Assembly President Samdech Heng Samrin, Prime Minister Sadech Hun Sen and many other senior government officials, as well royal family members.

Opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party President Sam Rainsy, Vice-President Kem Sokha and other officials were also present on the occasion.

 During their stay in China, the Cambodian monarchs also attended the opening ceremony of the second Asian Youth Games in Nanjing at the invitation of the Chinese government.