As Thailand continues to mourn the loss of their much loved King Bhumibol concerns have been raised over the royal succession.<br /><br /> Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn has requested that his ascension to the throne be delayed to give him adequate time to mourn his father.<br /><br /> Regent to rule Thailand before new kinghttps://t.co/JXaURfnUvZ pic.twitter.com/TQjW6XQsIn— Press TV (@PressTV) October 16, 2016<br /><br /> The heir held an audience with prime minister Prayut Chan-ocha and Prem Tinsulanonda who is currently standing in as regent, asking them to pass on his reassurances to the people.<br /><br /> According to formal procedure,the prince must be invited to ascend the throne by the president of the legislature, but this may happen at any time before his coronation.<br /><br /> No date has so far been set for the royal cremation, although a Thai official said the prince had asked that it be held after a year of mourning.<br />
