Soulivong Savang
Crown Prince Soulivong Savang (born
May 8,
1963), grandson of the last King of Laos
Savang Vatthana, is the
pretender to the Lao throne.
Laos was a constitutional monarchy until
1975, when the Communist
Pathet Lao took over the nation. Soulivong Savang lives in exile in
Paris, France.
Soulivong Savang was born at the Royal Palace in
Luang Prabang to Crown Prince
Vong Savang, youngest son of King
Savang Vatthana, and Princess
Mahneelai. After the communist revolution, some members of the Royal Family were taken into captivity to be 're-educated'. Savang escaped from captivity from
Laos with his younger brother Prince
Thayavong Savang in
1981, arriving in
France as refugees. Those members of the Royal Family who did not escape were progressively murdered or died of ill-treatment. There is much debate concerning the fate of the Royal Family as no evidence has been supplied to substantiate such claims.
Soulivong Savang attended the University of
Clermont-Ferrand in
France and also obtained a law degree. He has been working to bring "social and charitable reforms" for the people of Laos and the return of a constitutional monarchy to Laos to benefit the people. His Uncle Prince
Sauryavong Savang is currently head of the Laotian royal family and acts as
regent to his nephew.
In September
1997, Soulivong Savang and his brother Prince Thayavong Savang along with their Uncle Prince Sauryavong Savang initiated a Royal Lao Conference in
Seattle,
United States. Over three hundred Lao exiles and representatives of the
Hmong community attended.
A resolution was established at this historic meeting between the Lao and Hmong leaders and the Royal Family, and it held the common goal to change "the
totalitarian regime to a genuine democratic system", and "the reunification of the Lao people".
Soulivong Savang works along with other members of the Lao Royal Family such as Prince
Sauryavong Savang, Prince
Mangkra Souvannaphouma and Prince
Thayavong Savang to establish a
constitutional monarchy in Laos.
Vang Tao IncidentPrince
Souvanna PhoumaPrince
Phetsarath RattanavongsaPathet Lao* "If they need me to be Lao King I will be at their disposal."
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Crown Prince Soulivong Savang met with French Foreign Ministry officials and unveiled a plan to bring democracy to Laos*
Exiled Laos Prince Appeals to US by
Washington Post *
Former Royal Laos Flag & Laos National Anthem*
The Prince of Laos visits with the Hmong community in Minnesota*
Speech of His Royal Highness Prince Soulivong Savang at
Bowdoin College*
Political turmoil comes to one of the most isolated communist ruled countries in Southeast Asia*
Press release of the Lao Royal Family*
LAOS: ROYALTY Kingdom Come?*
Laos Royals offers to return to restore order*
Deposed Lao family adds royal touch to Farmington temple; Families gather for day of worship and remembrance*
Laos Royals pay respects to September 11, 2001 Victims (Photos)
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Welcoming speech of Crown Prince Soulivong Savang (French)
Preceded by:
Sauryavong Savang | Kings of the Lao Dynas
The true heir to the throne | Succeeded by:
current incumbent |
