The office of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, 62, issued a statement on Friday ordering the Interior Ministry to strip the family of Princess Srirasmi, 42, of the royal-appointed surname.

Families can be given an honorary name by the Thai monarchy in return for their loyal service. The name was appointed to Princess Srirasmi after the couple married in 2001. The couple have a nine-year-old son.

‘Individuals using the royal-appointed last name must change back to their old family name,’ the office said in the statement.

The investigation has led to a lot of interest in the Thai royal family.

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